Safety and Health Environment of Workforce in Indian Public Sector Units - An Injection for Occupational Health Hazards

Abstract

Physical Working environment influences to a greater extent of the health of workers. Hygienic environment is an important requisite for maintenance of good health. The pre-employment interview with the doctor, nurse or welfare officer gives an opportunity for hints on personal hygiene. The fundamental conditions of a healthy working environment must be maintained in every factory for keeping the workers in good health conditions. In this connection, proper ventilation assumes as important, in keeping the air fresh and free from germs. Fresh air and light are healthier than the air-conditioning and artificial lighting. To reduce the risk of direct infection, workers should be so spaced that they do not have to inhale each other’s breath. Cleanliness in the shop is necessary to prevent the foresting of germs, which tend to settle in dust particles or walls, floors, machines, etc. The Study is aimed a), to study work environment of the workforce and its impact on the employees’ hygiene, b). to know the safety and health environment provision as welfare amenity being provided by selected Indian Public Sector Units, and, c). to make appropriate suggestions to policy makers for the improvement of hygienic health and medical facility in order to maintain healthy work environment of workforce in selected Indian Public Sector Units by preventing occupational health hazards.