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Jessie Murray, Secretariat
Occupational diseases and disorders are those associated with a particular occupation or industry. They result from a variety of biological, chemical, physical and psychological factors that are present in the work environment or are otherwise encountered in the course of employment.
Occupational medicine is concerned with the effect of all kinds of work on health and the effect ofhealth on a worker's ability and efficiency.
Occupational diseases are essentially preventable and can often be ascribed to faulty working conditions. The control of occupational health hazards decreases the incidence of work related diseases and accidents and improves the health and morale of the work force, leading to decreased absenteeism and increased worker efficiency. In most cases the moral and economic benefits far outweigh the costs of eliminating occupational hazards.
ANZSOM is a professional organisation which provides a focal point for the advancement of knowledge for those registered medical practitioners who are actively involved in or who are interested in Occupational Medicine.
Members include physicians, other specialists, general practitioners and salaried doctors in public health practice.
There are branches in each Australian state and in New Zealand. Federal and Branch contact details are available here.
