Name
Occupational Health and Safety Hazards Affecting Environmental Health Officers
Session Type
Congress Presentation
Location Name
Goldsworthy Room
Date & Time
Friday, May 24, 2024, 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Description
This research project investigated OHS/WHS hazards impacting on EHOs in Australia, the United States and New Zealand, and outcomes will used to inform potential OHS/WHS guidelines to manage workplace hazards that EHOs are exposed to. This mixed methods research adopted a methodological triangulation design, allowing the researcher to use different methods to approach the same research topic. Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) in all three countries reported that the major OHS/WHS hazards were work related psychological stress, musculoskeletal demands, exposure to chemical and biological agents, driving incidents and workplace violence.