Thursday 25 February 2016

Definition - Health, Safety, Welfare & Environmental Protection

HEALTH

The protection of bodies and minds of people from illness due to occupational exposure to chemicals and certain hazards leading to such consequences like cancer, silicosis, noise induced hearing loss, Vibration white finger etc.

SAFETY

The protection of people from physical injury – Eg. Cuts, crush, amputation, etc. It refers to a workplace having an acceptable degree of freedom from risk (i.e) Risk is reduced as low as reasonably practicable. 



WELFARE

Looking after people’s basic needs. Provision of welfare facilities such as clean drinking water, hygienic washroom facilities, clinic facilities, rest area to relax, transport facilities from workplace to camp/residence and back.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Protection of the environment from Air pollution, water pollution and land pollution in order to protect Animals, Birds, plants, Water / sea living organisms and human from health effects of pollution.


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