Assessment of Occupational Health Risks Among Non-Medical Hospital Personnel: A Cross-Sectional Study in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand.

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Hospitals are complex organizations where personnel are exposed to diverse occupational hazards. While medical staff are often the focus, non-medical support personnel such as maintenance, laundry, and nutrition staff face significant health risks due to their specific work environments. This study aimed to assess occupational health hazards and health risks among medical support personnel in a community hospital in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand, to propose effective control measures. This study aimed to assess occupational health hazards and health risks among medical support personnel working in a community hospital in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using the Occupational Health Risk Assessment High with the maximum score of 6 in s Form developed by the Bureau of Occupational and Environmental Diseases, Department of Disease Control. The results revealed that laundry and engineering departments had high risks from physical and chemical hazards, while the central supply and sterilization unit (CSSD) showed high biological and chemical risks. The nutrition department faced moderate risks, primarily in ergonomic and psychosocial aspects. Accident, fire and psychosocial hazards were consistently high across all units. The findings highlight the need for comprehensive risk management, including engineering, administrative, and behavioral interventions to enhance occupational health and safety in hospital settings.

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