OCCUPATIONAL SCREENING AS A TOOL FOR HEALTH PROMOTION IN WORK ENVIRONMENT

Dr.Ravindra Kembhavi; Dr.Harshal Kshirsagar; Dr. Ganesh Narwane; Dr Chetana Deshmukh

Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2018

OCCUPATIONAL SCREENING AS A TOOL FOR HEALTH PROMOTION IN WORK ENVIRONMENT

Dr. Ravindra Kembhavi, Dr. Harshal Kshirsagar, Dr. Ganesh Narwane, Dr Chetana Deshmukh

Abstract :

Work–related stress is considered harmful when physical and emotional responses occur resulting in mismatch between job requirements and the workers‘ capabilities, resources, or needs. Against this background, we conducted this study to assess the health profile, extent of morbidity & risk pattern of employees of renowned engineering and manufacturing industry in Mumbai and recommend preventive interventions for health promotion. A Cross–sectional study where 80 employees were recruited from industry and specified Laboratory investigation of employees was done along with baseline data and results were analyzed using SPSS software. 67(83%) were male and 13(17%) were females. 11 (13.8%) had systolic and 14(17.5%) had diastolic hypertension. 8 (10%) had raised fasting blood sugar levels and 11(13.8%) had Postprandial hyperglycemia. 16.3%employees were always under stress whereas 56.4% were occasionally under stress. Regular health checkup and education pertaining health promotion can play important role in improved productivity.