RISK COMMUNICATION TO HEALTH AS A COMPONENT OF THE RISKORIENTED MODEL FOR THE PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE TO WORKING POPULATION

Abstract

Results analysis of the current system of providing medical care to workers of industrial enterprises of the Perm Krai revealed its insufficient effectiveness in terms of risks communication to employees health. The purpose of risk communication to employees is to provide them with reliable and scientifically based information about health risk factors associated with harmful chemical factors, risk levels, necessary and implemented risk management measures, as well as about ways and means of individual prevention of health problems. A survey of enterprises employees, medical staff of health centers and medical organizations showed that more than half of the respondents did not know about the features of the production process of the enterprise, harmful occupational factors at workplaces and occupational risks. It seems expedient to improve the process of risk communication to the health of all interested parties, and when preparing materials about the risks to the workers’ health, one must take into account the peculiarities of perception of this type of information.