Occupational Safety and Health | Community Health

Occupational safety and health (OSH) is a vital field focused on ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of people at work, as well as protecting the general public from occupational environments. With approximately 2 million work-related deaths and 374 million non-fatal injuries annually, OSH plays a crucial role in preventing occupational risks and promoting workplace health. The field is closely related to occupational medicine, occupational hygiene, and workplace health promotion initiatives. As a multidisciplinary field, OSH involves collaboration among various stakeholders, including employers, employees, governments, and health organizations, to create a safe and healthy work environment. The economic burden of occupational-related injury and death is substantial, making OSH a critical aspect of public health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), the global estimates of work-related burden of disease and injury are alarming, highlighting the need for effective OSH measures. The [[world-health-organization|World Health Organization]] and the [[international-labour-organization|International Labour Organization]] have jointly estimated the work-related burden of disease and injury, emphasizing the importance of OSH in preventing occupational risks and promoting workplace health.