Health and safety have been implemented to ensure safe working conditions for the employees. It is mandatory for the employers to implement Occupational health and Safety at work and within the offices to make sure that their employees are safe and healthy. Know the importance of Occupational health and Safety at work. Why is school health an important issue?.Attention to school health and fitness has a direct impact on student achievement.In healthy schools, children are more alert, more focused on learning, and miss less school.Students in healthy schools learn lifelong healthy behaviors to prevent the leading causes of death: heart disease.
There were many health hazards in the workplace and accidents which came along with the work causing a lot of economic damage to the family of the employee. It was a time that there was something for the employees to save them from such horrible condition. What is Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)?Every organization has its own list of risks which they need to address for the safety of their own employees. Be it a desk job or a job that requires a lot of travel, till the employer does not look after the employee, he or she will not work hard for the company. Many organizations did implement safety measures without the laws but there are many who feel that it is a waste of time. These laws force all the organizations across industries to of their employees to ensure an increase in productivity.
Why Should Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) be a Priority?OHS needs to be a top priority for the organisation to implement workplace health and safety measures for their employees. It is also mandatory by law to make sure that the employees are aware of all the safety measures.If the workplace is not capable of keeping the employees fit and healthy then there will be issues and leaves hence, costing a lot to the company. The other cost that company will bear is a loss of skilled labour, reduced productivity, loss of business reputation, etc.To curb these additional costs, every company should take occupational health and safety on high priority and ensure good health of the employee. What are the occupational health hazards an employee can face?To implement the employees’ health and safety in the workplace is the employer’s prime responsibility. The list of occupational health hazards that an employee can face in the work environment is huge.It can vary from slippery floors, unguarded machinery, bad chairs, no fire protection, and much more.
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The Indian Health Service Health Education program works to collaborate with local school systems - state public schools, Bureau of Indian Affair Schools and/or private schools - that educate Native American and Alaskan Native students. Health Educators and those working in a school setting should incorporate the basic principles of school health into their lesson plans. The PDF - 20KB is available to assist in that effort. School Health Education Topics.The IHS Comprehensive School Health Program 1.
Healthy School EnvironmentThe Comprehensive School Health Model stresses the importance of providing a safe social and physical environment that allows children and staff to focus on learning. A 'safe' school is one that promotes personal growth, healthy interpersonal relationships with fellow students and staff, wellness, and freedom from discrimination and abuse.
A child who doesn't worry about safety is in a better position to grow, learn and explore their world.The community, school, parents, and businesses must work together to develop policies and procedures to ensure a healthy school environment where children are protected. Specific examples of guidelines to follow for a healthy school environment include establishing emergency procedures for:bomb scares, drug-related situations, gang member disruptions, emergency communications, tobacco use, universal precautions for handling blood and other body fluids, sanitation, and playground safety. Health Education CurriculumHealth Education provides each child with the skills and knowledge to make health decisions that are best for them.Successful planning of a school health education program requires active community involvement to ensure that the community's expectations and concerns are addressed by the school health education curriculum. Together, the community and school can develop a program which reflects community culture and is sensitive to the needs of children and their families.A quality health education program includes a sequential curriculum spanning pre-kindergarten through high school graduation. A health education curriculum that supports a vision of healthy children is the first step toward helping all students develop to be their personal best. Examples of guidelines to consider implementing as part a comprehensive health education curriculum could include: two to three hours weekly of instruction in each elementary grade, two semesters of health education at the high school level, routine health education in service to strengthen teachers' skills, and a curriculum that is sequentially based and includes the ten content areas of health education. School Food Nutrition ServicesAs nutrition plays a vital role in a child's ability to learn, children need the support of comprehensive nutrition and services.
The Comprehensive School Health Model supports a sound student nutrition program of wholesome and enjoyable foods in the cafeteria and throughout the school. Positive nutrition education provided by staff and parents also contributes to good nutrition habits. In the classroom, nutrition can be used as a tool for teaching math, science, reading and languages. In service, nutrition education for food service personnel, following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, fundraising activities involving only health foods, and classroom instruction on nutrition are only a few of the ways to follow a comprehensive school health program. Health ServicesThe Comprehensive School Health Model promotes the delivery of health services for children of all ages. School health services include: development of student health records, mental health services, counseling, speech therapy, well-child physicals and dental exams, fluoridation, immunizations; physical development screenings, eye exams, treatment of health problems, and prevention and control of disease. Health Services are delivered by those such as school nurses, school psychologists, and public/community health nurses from the tribal or IHS health programs.
Comprehensive school health services are identified at each school. Physical EducationThe mind and body are integrated in comprehensive school health program. Physical education should promote and provide opportunities for children to develop lifelong fitness habits. Phys Ed provides all students the opportunity to develop movement skills, to increase muscle strength and flexibility, to improve aerobic endurance, and get to and maintain a healthy body weight. Physical Education can also develop confidence and skills.