The benefits are more qualitative than quantitative, more long term than short term. Here are overall pertinent benefits and changes, which we have been seeing in the organizations we work for through the concept of Occupational Health.
A partnership can benefit workers by
Reduced risk of injury, illness or death on the job
Increasing practical safety and health, knowledge and skills
Enhancing employee morale and quality work life and home life
Maintaining Health Database & Health Audits.
Health Evaluation process for Students with forms & formats
Health Evaluation for Teachers & Staff – Metabolic fitness Evaluation with diagnostics (ECG, Pathology, PFT, Audiometry, X-Ray, etc.)
Training / Education / Workshops for Students, Teachers & Staff & a few to the Parents in the PTA
Crash Teams to be set up among students for First-Aid i.e. “Z Team” with Certificate. BCLS – (Basic Cardiac Life Support) & ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support ) courses if required.
A partnership can benefit employers by
Reduced loss of man hours
A healthy motivated workforce and their families too.
Enhanced productivity with minimum of human cost.
Enhanced loyalty to the organisation. Inculcates feeling of belongingness.
Better work culture, flexibility in accepting change.
Faster decision making. Better equipped to handle stress improved team spirit.
