Citation

Colin J, Elias L, Muller M, Poncin M, Rusu D. Rev. Med. Liege 2024; 79(5-6): 285-290.

Vernacular Title

Rôle de la Médecine du travail dans la prévention des maladies et des accidents

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Hopital De Baviere)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

38869113

Abstract

Occupational medicine is an essential branch of preventive medicine that aims to protect the health of workers in the workplace. Any work situation exposes the worker to occupational hazards. The three levels of prevention applied in occupational medicine make it possible, together, to control risks. Primary prevention aims to prevent the occurrence of damage related to occupational risks, secondary prevention aims to early detect work-related health problems and in tertiary prevention, the objective is to limit the consequences of occupational risks or diseases already developed. It is not always possible to completely eliminate an occupational hazard. Regular medical examinations, at a frequency appropriate to the risks identified, meet this objective and therefore make it possible to detect work-related health problems or problems that could influence work. A proactive approach focused on prevention helps to reduce occupational risks, prevent work-related diseases, and to promote a healthy and safe work environment for all.

Language: fr

Keywords

Humans; Prevention; Hazards; Occupational Health; Occupational medicine; *Occupational Diseases/prevention & control; *Occupational Medicine; Accidents, Occupational/prevention & control; Professional risks; Work incapacity