IHS411 Topic 1 h

Industry Hygiene and Safety

Occupational Health (OH)

Deals with occupational diseases; health effects are often delayed and not always visible.

Occupational Safety (OS)

Focuses on workplace accidents; hazards are defined and outcomes are immediate.

Hippocrates

An ancient physician who recognized work-related diseases such as lead poisoning among miners.

Bernardino Ramazzini

Known as the 'father of occupational medicine'; emphasized the importance of understanding patients' occupations.

Paracelsus

The father of toxicology; stated 'All substances are poisons; the right dose differentiates a poison from a remedy.'

ALICE HAMILTON

A physician who studied the effects of various chemicals on workers, such as lead and mercury.

Georgius Agricola

Mineralogist who discussed occupational health in relation to mining in his work De Re Metallica.

Industrial Hygiene

The science dedicated to recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace environmental factors that may affect health.

Industrial Health Unit

Established in Malaysia in 1968 under the Ministry of Labour to address industrial health matters.

Bhopal Incident

A catastrophic industrial accident in 1984 that led to major advancements in occupational safety regulations.

USECHH Regulation

Regulation regarding the Use and Standards of Exposure of Chemicals Hazardous to Health, established in 2000.

DOSH

Department of Occupational Safety and Health in Malaysia, responsible for legislation, standards, and enforcement.

NIOSH

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, focusing on training, consultation, and research.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations

Regulations regarding the use of protective equipment to guard against health hazards in the workplace.

Health Promotion

Activities aimed at improving the physical, mental, and social well-being of workers.

Medical Surveillance

Ongoing health monitoring of workers to identify health effects due to workplace exposure.

Hazard Control

Strategies to eliminate or mitigate hazards in the workplace.

Exposure Monitoring

The process of measuring and assessing worker exposure to hazardous substances or conditions.

Risk Assessment

Evaluating the potential health risks posed by workplace hazards.

Ergonomics

The study of designing workplaces to fit the physical requirements and limitations of workers.

First Aid Officer

A trained individual responsible for providing first aid treatment in the workplace.