Occupational Therapy & Occupational Safety and Health

In UiTM Faculty of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program offers elective courses which involve Occupational Safety and Health. 3 essential courses for the elective are Ergonomic, Work Rehabilitation, Industrial & Social Legislation and Occupational Health and Safety.

These courses are related to Occupational Therapy in making proper rehabilitation among workers in all working industries. . The picture shows a wheelchair user shopping at hypermarket. From the activity done, Occupational Therapy helps client to be independent in all living aspects; ranging from work to daily living. Integration between medical science and occupational safety & health will ensure a good and efficient profession in future

Occupational safety and health is a cross-diciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. As a secondary effect, it may also protect co-workers, family members, employers, customers, suppliers, nearby communities, and other members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment.