GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT

The trend in occupational health and safety is the need to provide systematic, comprehensive measures to prevent industrial accidents at workplace. Globally, occupational health and safety trends advocate the health and safety managers to holistically assess the required workplace safety needs and select an integrated solution. The international Standard Organization (ISO) continues to develop safety standards for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Health and safety regulations are becoming increasingly stringent around the world. Industries and substances have unique needs that require more attention and may require specific and safety standards. The best way to protect workers is to purchase and wear PPE, in this case we mean, sustainable PPE. The workplace should be drug and alcohol free in accordance with national law and practices. Every person has the right to be treated with dignity and respect and to be free from all forms of violence, harassment, and bullying in the workplace. These policies should also specify where smoking may be permitted during agreed rest break without creating hazards for other workers or the risk of fire on the premises. The study concluded that Industries (Government and private, small and big scale, formal and informal) strive to implement OHS, to promote health and well-being of the people and create job and employment opportunities for occupational health and safety service providers. Considering the above conclusion, the study recommended that the development of ISO standards will continue to change the landscape and motivate countries all over the world to align with global health and safety standards as a best practice.

KEYWORDS: Occupational Dimensions, Health Education, Safety Education, International Standard Organization (ISO), and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)