OSH research

Introduction

OSH research combines a range of approaches. The public health and safety analysis approach involves epidemiology, toxicology, microbiology, health education etc. There are also physical, chemical, technical, economic and organisational approaches, such as developing engineering controls, non-hazardous chemicals, exhaust systems, or stress-free work processes. Both approaches are necessary for OSH, where research is application-oriented. Interdisciplinary methods, coordination and stakeholder participation are extremely important.

OSH research, definition, relation to research in other disciplines

OSH research is a systematic…