Assessment of Awareness about Occupational Safety among Laboratory Staff in Healthcare Settings: A Study Protocol

Abstract

Background: Occupational health and safety is very important factor in the health care industries. The health care professionals are very important part of the hospital that provides number of services to the population. To provide better services to the community the health care professionals have to take care of themselves very well at their workplace. In this health care industries the health care professionals who are working in the diagnostic laboratories are the major factors. Health and safety of the health care professionals is very important aspect to reduce the risk factors. Medical diagnostic laboratories pose a lot of risks to the healthcare staff and awareness generation among the health care professionals to mitigate the hazards is important. This study aims to assess the awareness about occupational health safety measures among the laboratory staff and instil awareness about safety measures. Methodology: This will be a cross-sectional study. Investigator will administer a structured questionnaire among selected study participants from Central laboratory at AVBRH . The data will be analysed with appropriate analytical software and statistical tests. Expected Result: The expected outcome could reflect that the health care professionals are well aware of occupational hazards and health and safety issues at their work place. Conclusion: The level of awareness about the health safety at the workplace among health care workers working in the central laboratory is the vital parameter to ensure occupational safety and security.