1. SAFE 101
NSC Chapter 12

2. OBJECTIVES Types of employee health & first-aid companies provide
Occupational health professionals & roles
Physical exam programs & EMS
Special programs for wellness

3. 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

4. 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

5. Where is an Occupation Health Unit Located?

6. Occupational Health Profession
Physician Specialist
Orthopedic surgery, Ophthalmology, Radiology
Occupational Health nurses
Industrial Hygienists
Safety Specialists
Other occupational health professionals
Health Coordinators, toxicologists, epidemiologists

7. COMPANY
INSURANCE/COMPANY
MEDICAL
SAFETY MANAGER
HEALTH COORDINATOR
HEALTH NURSE
HEALTH PHYSICIAN
SAFETY SPECIALIST
HEALTH SPECIALIST

8. Physical Examination Program
Preplacement Exam
Periodic Exams
Health History Exit Exam
Return to Work Vision & Hearing Tests
Emergency Medical Planning
Employee Health Records

9. Special Program Health Promotion & Wellness Medical Surveillance
Health Protection
Prevention Services
Medical Surveillance

10. REVIEW Types of employee health & first-aid companies provide
Occupational health professionals & roles
Physical exam programs & EMS
Special programs for wellness

11. 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.