SAFE 101 NSC Chapter 12
OBJECTIVES Types of employee health & first-aid companies provide Occupational health professionals & roles Physical exam programs & EMS Special programs for wellness
Components of Occupational Health Program Maintain a healthful workplace Health exams Baseline, fit-for-duty, return to work, etc. Diagnosis & Treatment for occ. Injury/illness Case management Confidential health records
Components of Occupational Health Program OBJECTIVES Promote health and protect employees Implement audit programs Facilitate placement of fit employees Promote adequate health care and rehabilitation Monitor work environment Encourage workers to maintain their health
Where is an Occupation Health Unit Located?
Occupational Health Profession Physician Specialist Orthopedic surgery, Ophthalmology, Radiology Occupational Health nurses Industrial Hygienists Safety Specialists Other occupational health professionals Health Coordinators, toxicologists, epidemiologists
COMPANY INSURANCE/COMPANY MEDICAL SAFETY MANAGER HEALTH COORDINATOR HEALTH NURSE HEALTH PHYSICIAN SAFETY SPECIALIST HEALTH SPECIALIST
Physical Examination Program Preplacement Exam Periodic Exams Health History Exit Exam Return to Work Vision & Hearing Tests Emergency Medical Planning Employee Health Records
Special Program Health Promotion & Wellness Medical Surveillance Health Protection Prevention Services Medical Surveillance
REVIEW Types of employee health & first-aid companies provide Occupational health professionals & roles Physical exam programs & EMS Special programs for wellness
List ways in which the data from occupational health records can be used. How long must employee exposure records be kept? Explain the difference between light duty and limited duty. Define wellness.