prepared by : ibrahim h. abdulrahman ahmad m. shekheel aram m. azeez hawler medical university...
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Health InspectionPrepared by :Ibrahim H. AbdulrahmanAhmad M. ShekheelAram M. Azeez
Hawler Medical University College of Medicine Department of Community Medicine
To define health and its concepts and dimensions
Understand health inspection and its types The purposes of health inspection Discuss the duties of public health
inspectors Mention the principles of safety in food Inspect workplaces and identify the types of
hazards
Objectives
Is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Health
Concepts of Health
Biomedical
concept
Ecological concept
Holistic concepts
Psychosocial
concepts
Well being
Ability to do things one
enjoys
Enjoying good Social
relations
Feeling control over life
Mental Social
Physical
Dimensions of Health
1- Physical Dimensions : implies the notion of perfect functioning of
the body 2- Social Dimension : Quantity and quality of an individual's
interpersonal ties and the extent of involvement with the community
Dimensions of Health
3- Mental Dimension It is not mere absence of mental illness But it is a state of balance between the
individual and the surrounding world, A state of harmony between oneself and
others, Coexistence between the realities of the self
and that of other people and that of the environment.
Dimensions of Health
Spiritual
Emotional
CulturalSocio-economic
Educational
Other dimensions of health
An official visit
To look at the things closely
To find problems
Whether the arrangements are actually in place
Staff and students are doing what the policy requires of them.
Health Inspection
Food safety Environmental protection Noise control Health and safety at work Public health
Public Health Inspectors : are responsible for carrying out measures for protecting public health, including :
They bring to the position an understanding of microbiology, risk assessment, environmental science and technology and food science.
Working in partnership with Government Ministries, local municipalities, businesses and community groups.
Public health inspectors
inspecting businesses for health and safety.
collecting samples for laboratory testing.
advising community groups and giving educational talks.
keeping records and writing reports.
Duties of EHI
Inspection Types
Routine
Follow-up
HACCP
Complaint
Pre-Operational
License Renewal
The five key principles of food hygiene, according to WHO, are:
1- Keep clean
2- Separate raw and cooked
3- Cook thoroughly
4- Keep food at safe temperatures
5- Use safe water and raw materials
Restaurant
Caterer
Food Products
Grocery
School Cafeteria
Types of food establishments to be inspected
Marine food
Bakery
Hotel
Ice Cream Manufacturer
Mobile Vending
Types of food establishments to be inspected
An important part of the overall occupational health
Examination of the workplace
Help prevent injuries and illnesses
Inspect the entire workplace area
Look at all workplace elements
Workplace Inspections
Workplace Inspections
listen to the concerns of workers
Identify existing and potential hazards
Determine underlying causes
Recommend corrective action
Purpose of Inspections
Safety hazards
Biological hazards
Chemical hazards
Ergonomic hazards
Physical hazards
Types of Workplace Hazards
Health inspection is an important medical and environmental process.
It is very important to be done and improved in order to make the environment and society healthier.
Conclusion