MODULE 6: Safety and Environmental Impacts-Environmental Conditions for Occupational Health

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In this presentation, the speaker discusses the connection between environmental and occupational health. They explain how workers can be affected by various agents in the air, water, and soil, leading to health risks such as injury, exposure to toxic agents, and the development of diseases. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific occupational risks associated with different jobs, such as firefighters exposed to chemical agents, sanitation workers exposed to biological agents, and factory workers exposed to hazardous chemicals. They also discuss the role of clinicians in assessing and monitoring the environmental risk exposure of their patients, as well as providing appropriate care and treatment. The speaker then shifts focus to the impact of climate change on the health of workers. They explain how global warming and climate change can lead to extreme heat, severe weather events, poor air quality, increasing allergens, vector-borne diseases, and water quality issues. The speaker highlights the importance of recognizing these impacts and implementing prevention and treatment strategies to protect workers' health. They provide resources and recommendations for clinicians and workers to stay informed and prepared for these changing environmental conditions. Overall, the presentation emphasizes the need for ongoing assessment and intervention to mitigate the health risks associated with environmental conditions in the occupational setting.

Keywords

environmental health

occupational health

workers

health risks

toxic agents

diseases

occupational risks

climate change

global warming