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