Occupational Hazards: A Comparative Study among Medical Laboratory Technicians

Rajan, D.

doi:10.5958/2231-0657.2014.00522.9

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“…The Deputy Director of Nursing reports to the Administrator. The Administrator then reports to the Medical Superintendent [43][44][45][46]. Decision-making must travel through this set-up before action can be taken on any activity.…”

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An Assessment of Knowledge among Healthcare Professionals on Occupational Health Hazards at New Abirem Government Hospital, Ghana

Tawiah¹,

Opoku²,

Frimpong

et al. 2022

AJMAH

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Background: Healthcare professionals render various healthcare services to patients. However, in their duty to patients, they are exposed to occupational hazards that could be detrimental to their health and safety. In order to minimize exposure to these occupational hazards and prevent their detrimental effects on healthcare professionals, it is fundamental to assess the level of knowledge healthcare professionals have with regards to these health hazards. Objectives: The study was intended at assessing the knowledge of healthcare professionals at New Abirem Government Hospital on occupational health hazards and safety practices at the hospital. Methodology: A cross-sectional quantitative study approach was adopted in this study. A total of 171 participants were recruited from within the staff at the New Abirem Hospital. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the total 171 from the staff of 300. Questionnaires were administered to obtain data for the study and the administration body was interviewed. For data analysis, the quantitative data was edited and cleaned using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Basic descriptive analysis was thereafter performed. In the analysis and interpretation of the quantitative data, the statistical Mean was used. Results and Findings: The results showed that 120 (70.2%) participants agreed that, knowledge of occupational health and safety is the responsibility and right of both employer and employee. 33 (19.3%) of the participants were neutral, 18 (10.5%) disagreed with the assertion. Furthermore, 129 (75.4%) of the participants agreed that occupational hazards always relate to work activities that increase the risk of injury. 23 (13.5%) of the respondents were neutral in their response whiles 19 (11.1%) disagreed with the assertion. Additionally, 117 (75.4%) of the participants stated they were obliged to report work-related accidents or injuries even though 24 (14%) disagreed. Nevertheless, 114 (66.7%) agreed that the most effective accident and disease prevention begins when work processes are still in the design stage. Similarly, 126 (73.7%) respondents agreed that healthcare professionals are at high risk of occupational hazard. The study found out that there were no knowledge of laid down health and safety policies in place at the hospital. This was quite unexpected as the healthcare facility is considered a high-risk facility. There were no in-house health and safety personnel. The hospital depended heavily on periodic trainings offered to staff to keep them up-to-date on health and safety issues. The study also revealed major challenges such as lack of funding, understaffing, bureaucracy and non-compliance to internal rules and regulations as barriers to ensuring effective occupational health and safety. Conclusion: Healthcare professionals are well knowledgeable of occupational hazards at the facility. The highest form of occupational hazard that the healthcare professionals are exposed to is chemical hazards. There are several problems militating against the top management in improving upon the occupational safety at the workplace. However, more could be done to ensure a more secured work environment for employees of the hospital.

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An Assessment of Knowledge among Healthcare Professionals on Occupational Health Hazards at New Abirem Government Hospital, Ghana

Tawiah¹,

Opoku²,

Frimpong

et al. 2022

AJMAH

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“…An occupational hazard is defined as a risk accepted as a consequence of a particular occupation (Simpson and Weiner 2007). Occupational hazard can be defined (Rajan 2014) as the risk to the health of a person usually arising out of employment.…”

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“…Added to this are the morbid patients, hurrying doctors, poor human resource management, over work, and longer shifts coupled with poor working conditions leading to a hazardous work environment. The common health conditions they experience are parasitic infections, viral infections like hepatitis B or HIV, anxiety, mental stress, depression and emotional disorder, upper respiratory tract problems, low back pain, headache, and body aches (Rajan 2014).…”

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Occupational Risks and Health Promotion for Healthcare Workers

Joseph¹,

Arasu²

2020

Handbook of Global Health

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In the current era where countries are working towards "Health for All" as a part of the Sustainable Developmental Goals, it is high time that due priority is given to the health of healthcare workers (HCWs) too. The HCWs are at risk for numerous occupational hazards ranging from infections, injuries, to stress and burnout. The workers at risk are not just doctors but also nurses, laboratory technicians and other paramedical workers, housekeeping staff, and miscellaneous staff. The busy schedule coupled with bad work hours lead to lesser physical activity, poor diet, and increased risk for many non-communicable diseases. The reluctance to seek medical care and the barriers in utilizing healthcare increases occupations risks accordingly. The way forward is prevention, and it involves health education of HCW, complete health checkups during the employment, and specific occupational health service units along with safety officers and administrative decisions to make the hospital a safe workplace environment. A good system of preventive strategies will help in improving the work-related health and quality of life of HCWs.

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“…Occupational hazard, also known as occupational risk or occupational health hazard, can be stated as the danger of inherent risk of a particular occupation that can jeopardize the life or threaten workers' safety associated with that specific occupation (Merriam-Webster, 2022). Rajan (2014) stressed that individuals' health and welfare are directly linked to their particular jobs and the presence of hazards in that work environment. Even though the job may be simple, there may still be triggers of hazards present within each position.…”

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Impact of Occupational Hazards on Healthcare Professionals' Mental (Psychological) Health: Evidence from Government-Owned Hospitals in Khulna, Bangladesh

Zaman

Shanjabin

Islam

2023

IJHRS

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Safe work is a fundamental right of all workers, and HR compliance today is more concerned about maintaining and promoting workplace health and safety. However, occupational hazards are significantly high in the healthcare sector, and healthcare workers face a wide range of vulnerabilities in their job that can lead to - infections, illnesses, injuries, and even death. The paper sought to investigate the relationship between occupational hazards faced by healthcare workers and the degree to which it affects their mental health. This study is causal and quantitative. The data is collected via a non-probability convenience sampling technique from 385 healthcare workers working in 4 different public hospitals in Khulna city. A questionnaire was constructed using a five-point Likert scale with 29 statements, adopted and modified from ILO-International Hazard Datasheets on Occupations and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The presence of Biological and Chemical hazards is higher than the others, and overall, a moderate level of Occupational Hazard exists presently in the healthcare sector. Also, Female workers are burdened with higher levels of mental health issues than male workers. Moreover, doctors, nurses, and cleaners have higher levels of mental health issues than others. Moderate levels of occupational hazards are present among healthcare workers in Bangladesh, causing a moderate level of mental health issues. Biological, physical, chemical, and psycho-social hazards have a significant positive degree of impact on healthcare workers' mental health issues, whereas Accidental Hazard has a significant negative impact. The findings may be useful to HR professionals, Compliance managers, Human Rights Agencies, Government bodies, etc., for developing & promoting safe work practices and mental health.

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Occupational Hazards: A Comparative Study among Medical Laboratory Technicians

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An Assessment of Knowledge among Healthcare Professionals on Occupational Health Hazards at New Abirem Government Hospital, Ghana

An Assessment of Knowledge among Healthcare Professionals on Occupational Health Hazards at New Abirem Government Hospital, Ghana

Occupational Risks and Health Promotion for Healthcare Workers

Impact of Occupational Hazards on Healthcare Professionals' Mental (Psychological) Health: Evidence from Government-Owned Hospitals in Khulna, Bangladesh

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