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Occupational health glossary
Short, plain-language definitions for HR, EHS and admin teams. Regulatory terms are described generally — consult the applicable state rules for specifics.
- AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- A portable device that checks heart rhythm during cardiac arrest and, if needed, delivers a shock. It gives voice prompts so trained lay rescuers can use it. Related: CPR and AED training
- AFIH
- Associate Fellow of Industrial Health — a qualification in occupational health held by doctors who work with factories and hazardous processes. Related: OHC doctor and nurse services
- ALS (Advanced Life Support)
- Ambulance or medical care that includes advanced interventions such as cardiac monitoring and medicines, delivered by trained paramedics or doctors. Related: Ambulance services
- Ambulance room
- A medical room at a workplace equipped for first response and patient stabilisation before transfer to hospital. When one is needed depends on state rules and headcount. Related: OHC setup
- Annual health checkup
- A yearly preventive screening for employees, usually focused on lifestyle conditions such as diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol. Related: Annual health checkup for employees
- Audiometry
- A hearing test that measures how well a person hears different tones. Used to detect noise-induced hearing loss in exposed workers. Related: Workers' health checkup
- Baseline examination
- The first medical examination of a worker for a role, used as the reference point for later periodic results. Related: Pre-employment medical checkup
- Biomedical waste
- Waste generated during diagnosis, treatment or immunisation — such as sharps, soiled dressings and expired medicines — that must be segregated and disposed of safely. Related: Biomedical waste management
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- First-line emergency care — CPR, airway management and AED use — that keeps a patient alive until advanced help arrives. Related: First aid and CPR training
- BMI (Body Mass Index)
- Weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Indian clinical practice uses lower cut-offs than Western ones for overweight and obesity. Related: Health risk assessment
- Colour vision test
- A test that checks whether a person can distinguish colours correctly — important for drivers, electricians and some process roles. Related: Pre-employment medical checkup
- Confidentiality of health records
- The principle that an employee's medical details are shared only with the employee and clinicians, and with others only where law or consent allows. Related: Security and privacy
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- Chest compressions and rescue breaths given to someone whose heart has stopped, to keep blood flowing to the brain. Related: CPR training for employees
- Digital OHC
- Software and online consultations that keep occupational health records, registers and fitness certificates digital and searchable. Related: Digital occupational health centre
- DPDP Act
- India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which sets rules on consent, purpose and safeguards for processing personal data. Related: Security and privacy
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- A recording of the heart's electrical activity, used to screen for rhythm problems and signs of heart disease. Related: Annual health checkup
- EHS
- Environment, Health and Safety — the function responsible for workplace hazards, controls and compliance. Related: Solutions for factories
- EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
- A trained responder who provides emergency care on scene and during ambulance transport. Related: Ambulance services
- Ergonomics
- Designing work, tools and workstations to fit the human body, reducing strain and musculoskeletal injury. Related: Office ergonomics guide
- Exposure assessment
- Identifying which workers are exposed to which hazards, and how much, so surveillance and controls can be targeted. Related: Workers' health checkup
- Factory medical officer
- A doctor responsible for medical examinations, the OHC and health records at a factory. Related: OHC doctor services
- First aid box
- A stocked kit for immediate care of minor injuries. Contents and the number of boxes depend on state rules and headcount. Related: First-aid box checklist
- First-aider
- An employee trained and certified to give first aid until professional help arrives. Related: First aid training
- Fitness certificate
- A doctor's written opinion on whether a person is fit, fit with restrictions or unfit for a specific role. Related: Pre-employment medical checkup
- Form 32 / Form 33
- Statutory forms used in several states' factory rules — broadly a health register and a fitness certificate for workers in hazardous processes. Exact formats vary by state. Related: Form 32 and 33 explained
- Hazardous process
- A process notified under factory law as posing health risks, which usually brings stricter medical examination requirements. Related: Solutions for pharma and chemical plants
- Health risk assessment (HRA)
- A questionnaire plus vitals that estimate an employee's future health risk and suggest preventive actions. Related: Health risk assessment
- Health surveillance
- Planned, repeated health checks of workers because of specific workplace hazards, to detect early work-related ill health. Related: Factory health surveillance guide
- Health talk
- A short expert-led session for employees on a health topic, often aligned with a health observance day. Related: Health talks for employees
- Heat stress
- Strain on the body when it cannot lose heat fast enough, leading to cramps, exhaustion or heat stroke. Related: Heat stress guide
- Lung function test
- See spirometry — tests that measure how much and how fast a person can breathe out. Related: Workers' health checkup
- Manual handling
- Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling loads by hand — a leading cause of back injuries at work. Related: Solutions for warehouses
- Medical register
- A record of workers' examinations, results and fitness opinions, kept for inspection. Related: OHC setup
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Permanent hearing damage caused by long exposure to loud noise, detectable early with audiometry. Related: Workers' health checkup
- Occupational disease
- An illness caused mainly by exposure at work, such as certain lung, skin or hearing conditions. Related: Guide to occupational health in India
- Occupational health
- The branch of medicine that protects workers from health risks at work and keeps them fit for their jobs. Related: Guide to occupational health in India
- OHC (Occupational Health Centre)
- A workplace medical facility with staff, equipment and records that looks after workers' health and emergencies. Related: Occupational health centre
- Onsite clinic
- A clinic at the workplace staffed by a doctor and/or nurse for consultations, first response and follow-up. Related: Onsite doctor and nurse
- PEMC (Pre-Employment Medical Checkup)
- A medical examination after an offer and before joining, to confirm fitness for the specific role. Related: Pre-employment medical checkup
- Periodic medical examination
- Repeat examinations of employed workers at set intervals, targeted at their hazards and age. Related: Pre-employment vs periodic
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Equipment such as helmets, gloves, respirators and ear protection worn to reduce exposure to hazards. Related: Solutions for construction sites
- Pre-placement examination
- A medical examination before a worker moves into a new role or hazard area. Related: Pre-employment medical checkup
- Return-to-work assessment
- A doctor's review after illness or injury to confirm a worker can safely resume their duties. Related: OHC doctor services
- Spirometry
- A lung function test measuring airflow, used for workers exposed to dust, fumes or chemicals. Related: Workers' health checkup
- Standby ambulance
- An ambulance with crew stationed at or near a site during work hours or events. Related: Ambulance services
- Vision screening
- Tests of distance, near and colour vision for drivers, operators and screen-based staff. Related: Eye checkups for employees
- Wellness calendar
- A year-long plan of health sessions and campaigns aligned with observance days. Related: Workplace health calendar 2026
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