HEALTH, HABIT, HYGIENE AND SAFETY Arun B Chand Chief Consultant NIESBUD “The greatest wealth is Health.”

health is a person's mental or physical condition.

HELTH ISSUES FOR labors IN ENTERPRISE ARE : 1. Physical Activity 2. Psychological Stress 3. Condition of Employment 4. Hazardous Chemicals etc.

Minimum Health, Welfare and Safety Standards in Factory Act 1948

“Health is a relationship between you and your body” HEALTH MEASURESFOR LABOURS Health is a fundamental human right. The attainment of highest possible level of health is the most important world wide social goal. The following sections deal with the health provisions for factory workers according to FACTORY ACT,1948 are- CLEANLINESS DISPOSAL of WASTES TEMPERATURE & VENTILLATION DUST & FUMES ARTIFICILA HUMIDITY OVER-CROWDING LIGHTENING DRINKING WATER LATRINES AND URINALS SPITOONS “Health is a relationship between you and your body”

WELFARE ( Section 42 to 49 ) 1)- Washing facilities. 2)- Facilities for storing and drying of wet clothing. 3)- Facilities for sitting. 4)- First aid appliances. 5)- Canteens. 6)- Shelters, rest rooms and lunch rooms. 7)- Crèches. 8)- Welfare officers..

HABITS A behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition or physiologic exposure that shows itself in regularity or increased facility of performance. OR A habit is a routine of behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously.

KEEP ENVIRONMENT CLEAN SOME LIST OF GOOD HABITS ARE EAT HEALTHY FOOD DRINK CLEAN WATER USE WASHROOMS KEEP ENVIRONMENT CLEAN FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE

HYGIENE According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "Hygiene refers to conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases. Good personal hygiene is the first step to good health. It not only protects you from poor health, but also shields those around you from suffering illnesses that arise from poor personal habits. These make you feel good about yourself and keep you free of bacteria, viruses, and illnesses which are mentioned as:

Components of personal hygiene BODY HYGIENE ORAL HYGIENE HANDWASHING FACE HYGIENE FOOT HYGIENE CLOTHS HYGIENE

SAFETY Safety is the state of being "safe“, the condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk.

SAFETY MEASURES The Factories Act, 1948, has been promulgated primarily to provide safety measures and to promote the health and welfare of the workers employed in factories. The measures are- 1. Fencing of Machinery 2. Work on or near Machinery in Motion 3. Employment of Young Persons on Dangerous Machines 4. Striking Gear and Devices for Cutting-Off power 5. Self-Acting Machine 6. Prohibition of Employment of Women and Children near Cotton openers 7. Lifting Machines, Chains, Ropes and Lifting Tackles 8. Explosive or inflammable dust, gas, etc 9. Lifting Machines, Chains, Ropes and Lifting Tackles 10. Protection of Eyes 11. Precautions in Case of Fire etc.