Occupational health and safety risks in the healthcare sector

The guide informs both employers and healthcare workers about the occupational risks that occur in the healthcare sector. The guideline focuses on providing technical and scientific knowledge regarding on how to prevent the most significant risks in healthcare, especially biological, musculoskeletal, psychosocial and chemical risks, and on supporting the implementation of relevant European Union directives. It includes good practices and refers to practical instruments to support employers identify the risks to the safety and health of their employees, and implement preventive measures in their healthcare organisations.

The content is divided as follows:

1. Prevention and health promotion as a management task
2. How to carry out a risk assessment
3. Biological risks
4. Musculoskeletal risks
5. Psychosocial risks
6. Chemical risks

Publication details
Published by: Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion
Publication date: 2011
Number of pages: 284 pp.