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RGUHS Nat. J. Pub. Heal. Sci Vol: 14  Issue: 2 eISSN:  pISSN

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A Study on the Awareness on Occupational Health Safety among Health Care Professionals in Radiology Department in a Selected Hospital

Ancita Iral D'souza1 , Sweta D'cunha 2, Sucharitha Suresh2

1 Post-graduate, 2 Assistant Professor

Department of Hospital Administration, Fr. Muller Medical College, Mangalore 

Year: 2013, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Page no. 85-90,
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Health and safety are important aspects of an organization's smooth and effective functioning. Good health and safety performance ensures an accident – free industrial environment. Awareness of occupational safety and health plays an important role in the prevention of occupational injuries and diseases. A study was undertaken to find the occupational health safety measures and also the awareness on Occupational Health Safety among health care professionals in Radiology department .It included 30 Radiology professionals. It was observed by the check list that majority (80%) of the Occupational Safety Measures were present in the Radiology department. Through questionnaire it was found that majority (83.7%) of the respondents were aware of the Occupational Health Safety in the Radiology Department. Radiation safety is a vital component of protective measures taken at any hospital that has diagnostic radiological and radiotherapy equipment. 

<p>Health and safety are important aspects of an organization's smooth and effective functioning. Good health and safety performance ensures an accident &ndash; free industrial environment. Awareness of occupational safety and health plays an important role in the prevention of occupational injuries and diseases. A study was undertaken to find the occupational health safety measures and also the awareness on Occupational Health Safety among health care professionals in Radiology department .It included 30 Radiology professionals. It was observed by the check list that majority (80%) of the Occupational Safety Measures were present in the Radiology department. Through questionnaire it was found that majority (83.7%) of the respondents were aware of the Occupational Health Safety in the Radiology Department. Radiation safety is a vital component of protective measures taken at any hospital that has diagnostic radiological and radiotherapy equipment.&nbsp;</p>
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Radiation Safety, Protective Clothing, Occupational Safety
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