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Advancements in Occupational Health: Enhancing Workplace Safety and Well-being

Wai Yie Leong 1 *
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1 Faculty of Engineering and Quantity Surveying, INTI International University, Nilai 71800, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia;* Corresponding Author
International Journal of Clinical Medicine and Bioengineering, 4(1), 2024, 1-6
Published: 30 December 2024
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ABSTRACT

The goal of the multidisciplinary discipline of occupational health is to safeguard and advance the health, safety, and well-being of workers in various industries and professions. Global recognition of the significance of occupational health has grown as a result of the changing nature of work and the emergence of new occupational dangers. Therefore, we examined occupational health thoroughly, including risk assessment, identification of workplace hazards, prevention tactics, health monitoring, and intervention programs. We demonstrated the vital role that occupational health plays in protecting workers' health and boosting organizational productivity and sustainability by reviewing recent developments in occupational health research, technologies, and practices.
Keywords: Health Risk, Occupational Health, Workplace Hazard, Prevention Strategy

CITATION (APA)

Leong, W. Y. (2024). Advancements in Occupational Health: Enhancing Workplace Safety and Well-being. International Journal of Clinical Medicine and Bioengineering, 4(1), 1-6.

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