In order to enable company employees to work with peace of mind, occupational health has been introduced. The main aim of this approach is to provide better working conditions for workers. The latter must not consider their work as a source of danger.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Occupational health was introduced in France in the early 1980s. It is an approach that aims to provide employees with favourable working conditions so that everyone can have a good state of health. Thus, company managers have a duty to create better working conditions for employees so that they can carry out their profession properly. No only does occupational health aim to protect workers from certain diseases, but it also helps to prevent accidents at work. Thus, occupational health translates into the implementation of workplace wellness programmes.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
If occupational health was previously neglected by most business leaders, it is now taken seriously by these senior executives. Indeed, the latter could be sanctioned by law if they do not provide better working conditions for their employees. Thus, this approach is now in full development. Business leaders are putting in place actions that promote the safety and health of workers at work. The rate of accidents at work could thus be significantly reduced.
THE ROLE OF THE OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICIAN
According to article R4623-1 of the Labour Code, the occupational physician is the number one contact for employees. The Occupational Health Services team is made up of occupational physicians, Occupational Risk Prevention Intervenors (IPRP) and nurses. These professionals are responsible for ensuring the occupational health of workers. Occupational physicians are responsible for coordinating this multidisciplinary team.