Xiao Li is a worker engaged in hazardous work, and he has to face various harmful substances every day. In order to protect his health, he undergoes regular occupational health check-ups. However, this made Xiao Li fall into a problem: when he was inspected, he needed to occupy working hours, is this considered normal attendance?
To answer this question, we must first understand the significance of occupational health examinations. The purpose of occupational health examination is to ensure the health of workers engaged in hazardous work and to prevent the occurrence of occupational diseases. This is an important measure related to life safety and physical health. Just as we regularly maintain our car to make sure it can be driven safely, occupational health checks are done to ensure that our "body machines" are functioning properly.
So, should Xiao Li's working time during the occupational health examination be counted as normal attendance? The answer, of course, is yes. Because occupational health examination is an important measure to protect the health of workers, it is to prevent the occurrence of occupational diseases and improve work efficiency. If Xiao Li is absent from work because he is undergoing a check-up, then he may miss the opportunity to detect the underlying disease in time, which is not good for his physical health and work.
Here, we can draw on the results of scientific research. According to a research report by the World Health Organization (WHO), occupational health examinations can effectively prevent the occurrence of occupational diseases, reduce medical costs, and improve work efficiency. Therefore, governments around the world are actively promoting occupational health check-ups, requiring companies to provide this benefit to their employees.
So, why do some companies resist occupational health screenings? This may be because they are not aware of occupational health screenings or are worried about increasing costs for their businesses. However, in fact, occupational health examinations can not only prevent the occurrence of occupational diseases and reduce medical costs, but also improve the work motivation and productivity of employees. This is good for businesses in the long run.
Here I would like to leave you with an interesting question:
If you were Xiao Li's boss, what would you think of him taking up his working hours because of the occupational health check-up?
In conclusion, occupational health check-ups are a vital benefit for workers engaged in hazardous work. We should recognize its value and actively promote enterprises to provide this benefit to their employees. At the same time, we should also pay attention to occupational health issues and provide more support and care for workers engaged in hazardous work.