Working environment
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This document outlines the main topics studied in occupational health including workplace environment factors like temperature, lighting and air quality; regulations around working hours and shifts; risks from asbestos, electricity, gas, and vibration in the workplace; food safety standards; substance abuse policies; health surveillance of workers; and common work-related illnesses like stress, asthma, and dermatitis. It provides an overview of the key areas of focus in ensuring worker health and safety.
Working environment
- 1. Working Environment & Occupational Health Main Topics of Study Print Page Workplace Environment – temperature / lighting / fresh air / humidity / drinking water / welfare and WC Hours of Work – working time directive / shifts and breaks / driving Asbestos – associated risks / asbestos related diseases / duty holders / types of asbestos survey / premises register and management / removal and air monitoring / waste disposal Electricity – systems and equipment maintenance / portable appliances / inspection and testing / live working Gas Safety – installation / maintenance / inspection / installer accreditation Food Safety – food-borne illness / hygiene / training / vending machines Vibration – effects of hand transmitted vibration / HAVS / tool and machinery selection and maintenance / vibration assessment training / surveillance Drugs and Alcohol – causes of substance abuse / policy on drugs or alcohol in the workplace / screening and monitoring / how to recognise potential problems / taking action Health Surveillance – criteria for undertaking surveillance / conditions which should be monitored / techniques and surveillance systems Work Related ill health – stress / occupational asthma / occupational Dermatitis Legionnaires Disease / Leptospirosis / MSDs