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Occupational health and safety (OHS) focuses on primary prevention of hazards while dealing with employees at the workplace. The risk factors at the workplace and several determinants of health of the workers account for accidents, musculoskeletal and respiratory diseases, cancers, hearing loss, circulatory and communicable diseases, stress related disorders and others. Occupational health and safety (OHS) relates to safety, health and welfare issues at workplace. OHS includes standards, laws and programs aimed at improving workplace conditions for workers and co-workers, family members, customers and other stakeholders. Improving occupational health and safety standards ensure better brand image, good business and higher employee morale. Occupational health and safety address different types of workplace hazards and concerns such as chemicals and physical hazards, biological agents, psychological fallout, ergonomic issues and accidents.
