starfsheilbrigðisþjónustu
Starfsheilbrigðis, commonly translated as occupational health, is a branch of preventive medicine focused on the health and safety of workers. Its aim is to prevent work-related illness and injury, reduce hazards in the workplace, and maintain or improve a worker's ability to perform their job. It takes a holistic view of health, balancing medical care, workplace risks, and organizational factors that influence well-being.
Practices in starfsheilbrigðis include health surveillance and medical screening, risk assessment for hazards such as chemicals,
Delivery models vary. Occupational health services may be provided in-house by employers, contracted to external providers,
Across many countries, including Iceland, starfsheilbrigðis operates within a broader safety and health framework established by