Health Inspection Prepared by : Ibrahim H. Abdulrahman Ahmad M. Shekheel Aram M. Azeez Hawler Medical University College of Medicine Department of Community Medicine

Objectives To define health and its concepts and dimensions Understand health inspection and its types The purposes of health inspection Discuss the duties of public health inspectors Mention the principles of safety in food Inspect workplaces and identify the types of hazards

Health Is a state of complete physical, mental and social well- being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Psychosocial concepts Concepts of Health Biomedical concept Holistic concepts Ecological concept Psychosocial concepts

Physical Mental Social Dimensions of Health Well being Enjoying good Social relations Ability to do things one enjoys Well being Feeling control over life Mental Social

Dimensions of Health 1- Physical Dimensions : implies the notion of perfect functioning of the body 2- Social Dimension : Quantity and quality of an individual's interpersonal ties and the extent of involvement with the community

Dimensions of Health 3- Mental Dimension It is not mere absence of mental illness But it is a state of balance between the individual and the surrounding world, A state of harmony between oneself and others, Coexistence between the realities of the self and that of other people and that of the environment.

Other dimensions of health Spiritual Emotional Cultural Socio-economic Educational Other dimensions of health

Health Inspection An official visit To look at the things closely To find problems Whether the arrangements are actually in place Staff and students are doing what the policy requires of them.

Public Health Inspectors : are responsible for carrying out measures for protecting public health, including : Food safety Environmental protection Noise control Health and safety at work Public health

Public health inspectors They bring to the position an understanding of microbiology, risk assessment, environmental science and technology and food science. Working in partnership with Government Ministries, local municipalities, businesses and community groups.

Duties of EHI inspecting businesses for health and safety. collecting samples for laboratory testing. advising community groups and giving educational talks. keeping records and writing reports.

Routine Follow-up HACCP Complaint Pre-Operational License Renewal Inspection Types HACCP Complaint Pre-Operational License Renewal

 

The five key principles of food hygiene, according to WHO, are: 1- Keep clean 2- Separate raw and cooked 3- Cook thoroughly 4- Keep food at safe temperatures 5- Use safe water and raw materials

Types of food establishments to be inspected Restaurant Caterer Food Products Grocery School Cafeteria

Types of food establishments to be inspected Marine food Bakery Hotel Ice Cream Manufacturer Mobile Vending

Workplace Inspections An important part of the overall occupational health Examination of the workplace Help prevent injuries and illnesses Inspect the entire workplace area Look at all workplace elements

Workplace Inspections

Purpose of Inspections listen to the concerns of workers Identify existing and potential hazards Determine underlying causes Recommend corrective action

Types of Workplace Hazards Safety hazards Biological hazards Chemical hazards Ergonomic hazards Physical hazards

Conclusion Health inspection is an important medical and environmental process. It is very important to be done and improved in order to make the environment and society healthier.