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Occupational Health

By andreapi2005
  • 3000 BCE

    Egyptian Time

    Egyptian Time
    Egyptians were aware of health problems that workers might have and for that reason created first aid manuals.
  • 2000 BCE

    Hammurabi's Epoch

    Hammurabi's Epoch
    In this time the employer assessed injuries like eye loses of workers and paid for doctor bills.
  • 1500 BCE

    Ramses

    Ramses
    During the time of Ramses, the workers were provided with a medical contract to help them with their health needs
  • 400 BCE

    Hippocrates

    Hippocrates
    During 400 BC time, Hippocrates, the father of medicine worked hard to provide people with health support, especially those who suffered from respiratory diseases because of the work in mines.
  • 100

    Romans

    Romans
    The Romans were aware of the risks that workers faced as part of their job so they offered health support to them. They built baths, hospitals and tried to clean the water that people drank.
  • 1200

    Middle Age

    Middle Age
    Workers began to be aware of the dangers at work. Workers were injured by machinery. They created Unions to protect themselves and get better occupational health.

  • NIOSH

    NIOSH
    In 1971 was created the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This was created to provide health support because many workers were dying. This institute is known today as OSHA and offers orientation and resources to make the work places safer.