Occupational Safety and Health Policy for the Health Sector in Kenya 2014
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Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is an area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The goals of occupational safety and health programs include fostering a safe and healthy work environment. It is a multi-disciplinary activity targeting four basic aspects namely: The protection and promotion of workers health by preventing and controlling occupational diseases and accidents; The development and promotion of healthy and safe work, work environments and work organizations; Enhancement of physical, mental and social well-being of workers and enabling workers to conduct socially and economically productive lives and to contribute positively to sustainable development (WHO 2010)…
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