Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) has made significant advancements in providing accessible resources for OHS professionals. As part of our commitment to enhancing knowledge sharing, we are pleased to introduce the BOK Audio Chapters. Developed as a response to the need for a comprehensive understanding of work-related safety and health, the OHS Body of Knowledge for Generalist OHS Professionals (OHS BoK) is now available in an audio format, allowing you to conveniently access the chapters anywhere, anytime. With the AIHS taking ownership of the publication, the BOK Audio Chapters undergo continuous maintenance and development, ensuring they reflect the latest OHS research and practices. Join us in fostering a culture of safety and well-being in the workplace by accessing the BOK Audio Chapters and empowering yourself with essential knowledge.
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Chapter 35: Mitigation of Health Impacts
Although the activities of injury management, claims management and return to work may not be core activities for generalist Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) professionals, knowledge of key health mitigation principles is required to minimise the impact of work related injury, ill health and disease on individuals and organisations. This chapter discusses the importance of: exposure monitoring and health surveillance; early notification of ‘near misses,’ injury or disease; early provision of first aid and quality medical care; compensation for work-related injury and management of the impacts of being in the ‘compensation system;’ ‘stay at work’ or ‘early return to work;’ workplace support for the recovery process of injured workers; and appropriate management of any workplace fatality.
Keywords: health, injury, first aid, return to work, compensation, biological monitoring, health surveillance, occupational physician
First year of publication: 2012
Current Version: 2019
The written chapter can be viewed and downloaded at https://www.ohsbok.org.au/(link is external)
Chapter 35: Mitigation of Health Impacts. (n.d.). The OHS Body of Knowledge. https://www.ohsbok.org.au/chapter-35-mitigation-health-impacts/
Course Details
Cost: AIHS Members $27.50 | Non Members $49.50
Format: Audio Chapter
CPD Points: 1
