The Importance Of Occupational Health

Introduction

Occupational health is the protection and promotion of the health of the worker, the identification and control of health risks in the workplace, including not only physical, chemical and biological, but also psychological and social factors that may have adverse effects on health and labor productivity

( Torp, S. & Moen, 2013).

Zain Abbas, et al (2014) stated that occupational health is the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being for workers in all professions.

Occupational health and safety is a multidisciplinary approach that is mainly focused on the health, safety and welfare of people who work at work (Schuster, 2011). Safe working environment gives many benefits directly

The health factor is essential for sustainable social and economic development at the global, global and local levels. The traditional approach to health and safety in the workplace has focused mainly on enforcement of legislation and assessment of premises to ensure compliance with health and safety standards ( Torp, S. & Moen, 2013).

In developing countries, occupational health and safety is more serious due to many factors, such as inadequate medical facilities and the illiterate workforce. There is a lack of reliable data on accidents, deaths and occupational injuries (Hogstedt & Pieris, 2012).

However, most accidents are not reported to the Ministry of Labor until there are no OSH data available. Diseases and accidents are a terrible tragedy in the workplace. Since thousands of workers are routinely exposed to hazardous chemicals, the incidence of occupational diseases and injuries is very high (Leamon,

The first legislation on occupational health in Egypt dates back to July 1909. It concerns the employment of children in cotton mills. This was followed by a number of laws including sections dealing with the health and well-being of factory workers. Law No. 91 covers the employment of workers, working conditions and occupational safety and health agencies, as well as penal provisions.

The regulations have been developed and gradually expanded to cover all risks and economic sectors. It should be noted that Egyptian legislation on occupational safety and health was widely promoted in July 2003. It now covers a large part of the requirements and provisions of the ILO's major occupational safety and health Conventions ( WHO,2013 ).

This study went to explore the problems and needs and the factors responsible for maintaining the occupational health and safety for workers in the textile industry. It may be useful in the formulation of educational sessions for textile workers in order to increase awarness of workers' related to health and