Workplace health and safety

Shahjalal Raihan

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), also commonly referred to as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), is a multidisciplinary field focused on the safety, health, and welfare of people at work. ​In 2026, the definition has expanded beyond simple physical safety to include mental well-being and protection against emerging environmental risks.

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Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), also commonly referred to as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), is a multidisciplinary field focused on the safety, health, and welfare of people at work. ​In 2026, the definition has expanded beyond simple physical safety to include mental well-being and protection against emerging environmental risks.