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A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE WORK PLACE SAFETY FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS

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DEVASUNDARAM P1 , MR. R.J.T.NIRMAL RAJ
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.s1-B.402

Abstract

A hospital ranks among the most risky working environments, as stated by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) of the US Department of Labour. The safety of employees is the most important part of an organization. Safety is the measures or techniques used to reduce the risk of injury, loss or risk to people, property or the environment in any facility. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the current state of workplace safety for healthcare workers and suggest interventions to improve workplace safety. Quantifiable methodology of dataset is used through circulating questionnaire to the healthcare workers using the convenience sampling method. The study's findings will help identify areas of improvement in workplace safety for healthcare workers and provide recommendations for interventions to mitigate the risks faced by healthcare workers. This in turn can help promote a safer work environment for healthcare workers, ensure the provision of high-quality healthcare services and ensures employee morale, increases efficiency and productivity, reduces staff turnover and prevents the cost impact of occupational hazards and illnesses.

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