China improves occupational disease prevention and control system
May 9, 2024
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Experts Laiming, Niu Honglin, and advocate Josh Cotterill discuss China's efforts in occupational disease prevention. Topics include challenges in diagnosis, awareness of workplace injuries as occupational diseases, safety regulations in industries like mining, and advancements in using technology for worker safety.
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China prioritizes occupational health in national initiatives like Healthy China 2030.
Employers in China must comply with occupational health standards to protect workers' rights and well-being.
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Importance of Occupational Disease Prevention
Preventing occupational diseases is crucial for protecting workers' health and well-being, as well as ensuring a safe working environment. In China, efforts have been made to monitor and prevent occupational diseases through a national system established in 2019. The focus is on recognizing hazardous elements in the workplace and providing employees with proper safety measures and working conditions to reduce risks. By prioritizing occupational health in national initiatives like Healthy China 2030, China aims to address occupational diseases proactively.
Legal Responsibilities and Regulations
Legally, employers are mandated to uphold occupational health standards by offering health screenings, protective gear, and necessary training to employees. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in fines, as observed in cases where companies neglected occupational health training leading to penalties. Additionally, employers must cover medical expenses, treatment, and rehabilitation for workers diagnosed with occupational diseases, ensuring their rights and well-being are protected.
Future Trends and Technological Advancements
The evolution of technology, such as online reporting systems and safety monitoring tools, has transformed how workplace safety concerns are addressed and reported. Countries, including the UK, are adapting regulations to incorporate advancements like robotics and AI to reduce human exposure to hazardous environments. Embracing innovative solutions and continuous training can enhance occupational disease prevention and create safer work environments for employees across different industries.
Occupational disease, a term that we sometimes use rather casually to describe some of our minor ailments, is actually linked to a more serious matter pertaining to the health and welfare of workers. In China, the country has built, and is trying to improve, a national system for the monitoring and prevention of occupational diseases and hazards. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Josh Cotterill
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