Importance of Health Checkups

in Industries

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 Disease

Absenteeism, early retirement, Shorter lifespan and rise in the

morbidity and mortality rate of time preference

Lower labour Higher Higher consumption and lower

productivity dependency ratio rates of savings and investments

Lower national income and stagnant

growth
 As per WHO, Occupational Health is the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree
of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations by preventing
ill health, controlling risks and the adaptation of people to their jobs.
 Prevention is better than Cure.
 Can detect developing diseases & prevent them.
 Increase better chances for treatment and cure.
 Can identify health issues early and avoid future risk.
 We can improve our healthy habits.
 Helps to increase your productivity at work.
 Can save mental & physical trauma, time & money.
 You can enjoy a long, healthy and happy life.
 Hence anyone working in the industry should undergo health checkup at least once
in a year.
 Preventive health care for workforce is the need of the hour for the industry to
remain competitive.
 Preventive health care is about the individual and refers to health check-ups and
lifestyle changes.
 Conduct Pre-employment health checkups (PEM) of all workforce before joining the
factory.
 Conduct Periodical health checkups (PME) of all workmen at regular intervals as
per norms.
 Follow-up with treatment for any illness occurring during the employment period and
counseling
 Organize awareness camps.
 Encourage employees to adopt a more healthy and preventive lifestyle.
 Wake up Early
 Regular Exercise
 Eat More Fruits
 Nutritious & Balance Diet
 Drink More Water
 Outdoor Games
 Visit Natural Places
 Regular Health Checkup