OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AMONG NURSES –A PILOT STUDY IN THE SRM HOSPITAL AT KATTANKULLATTUR.

Abstract

Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a crucial aspect of nursing practice as it ensures the safety and well-being of nurses, patients, and the healthcare environment. This abstract explores the topic of OHS among nurses, including the various occupational hazards they face, the impact of these hazards on their physical and mental health, and the measures that can be taken to mitigate these risks. The abstract also highlights the importance of OHS training and education for nurses, as well as the role of healthcare organizations in promoting a safe and healthy work environment for their nursing staff. By prioritizing OHS, nurses can provide high-quality patient care while protecting their own health and safety. Study the precautions of Occupational health and safety OHS workers of SRM Hospital. Analysis the Working Environment, Knowledge of OHS, Perception of OHS by Educational at SRM Hospital. Analysis the Working Environment, Attitude of OHS, Practices of OHS by Experience SRM Hospital. Construct a model for participation Occupational health and safety OHS in SRM Hospital. Total 70 respondents were selected from nurses in SRM hospitals at the kattankullattur campus in chengalppatt districts.A statistical random sampling technique was used to select 70 nurses in SRM hospitals at the kattankullattur campus in chengalppatt districts. The structural questionnaire has been used for the purpose. Three sections make up the final survey. The demographic questions in the first section pertain to region, gender, family kinds, marital status, age, educational attainment, and income, as well as the experience of nurses at seven private hospitals in the Trichy districts and their overall professional experience.The second parts include six factors of questions determining the nurses SRM hospitals at the kattankullattur campus in chengalppatt districts., as well as promotional tools, the respondents' choices. The second section contains a 5-point statement that is based on the traits and ranges from strongly agreeing (5 points) to strongly disagreeing (1 point).In IBM SPSS statistics version 20, ANOVA tools were used this study. the participation of occupational health and safety among nurses is essential to ensure that nurses can perform their duties safely and effectively. We must continue to prioritize this issue and work together to develop effective solutions that protect the health and wellbeing of nurses and ultimately, improve patient care.