Hygiene and ecology

Topic – Prevention of occupational

pathology

Name-Chinnaiah Ramkumar
Group number-212
Prevention of occupational disease
Medical measures
• Pre-placement examination
• Periodical examination
• Medical and health care services
• Notification
• Supervision of working environment
• Maintenance and analysis of records
• Health education and counselling.
The three levels of prevention
Primary prevention Is designed to detect or avoid the occurrence of
disease or injury

Secondary prevention Is designed to detect and adequately treat a disease or

injury process as soon as possible, often before any
symptoms have developed.

Tertiary prevention Is designed to treat a disorder when it has advanced

beyond its early stage, to avoid complications and limit
disability, to address rehabilitative and palliative needs.
Prevention of occupational disease

• Tertiary prevention aims to minimize the

consequences in persons who already have
disease.
• The goal is to limit symptoms or discomfort,
minimize the injury to the body and
maximize functional capacity.
Preventing occupational disease
1.Measures applied to the process or workplace
A . Substitution of a non-hazardous substance for harzardous one.
B . Installation of engineering controls and device.
C . Job re-design, work organization changes and work practice
alternatives.
2 . Measures primarily directed toward worker
A . Education and advice.
B . Personal protective equipment.
C . Organizational measures.