What does OSHC mean in MEDICAL

OSHC stands for Occupational Safety and Health Council. It is an advisory body established by the Hong Kong government to promote a safe and healthy work environment in the city.

OSHC provides services such as helping employers and workers develop, implement, and comply with safety standards in the workplace, conducting research on safety-related topics, providing training for employers and employees on occupational safety measures, advocating for safer working environments, and serving as an information resource for employers looking to create safer workplaces.

OSHC focuses on areas such as fire prevention, construction site safety, chemical hazards, work-related injuries/illnesses, noise/vibrations control, electrical safety, ergonomics/manual handling risk assessment, occupational health assessments/medical surveillance activities.

People who are interested in getting involved with OSHC can become members of its various committees which meet regularly to discuss specific issues related to work-related risks or attend one of its workshops or seminars on workplace safety topics. In addition, people can consult its online resources on various topics or contact their local representative if they have any questions or need help setting up an effective workplace health program.

While initially set up to focus on promoting safety standards within Hong Kong workplaces, over time the scope has grown wider to encompass other Asian countries as well as international organisations such as WHO through collaborations with related partner organisations around the world.