Occupational Health: The Scope of Social Science Supporting Awareness, Assessment, Control, and Health Surveillance in ASEAN Context
Keywords:
Occupational health social science, Health risk and Health surveillance, ASEAN labor migrationAbstract
This research aims to It necessitates the application of occupational health social sciences to access underlying factors such as behavior, beliefs, and social structures that influence workers' well-being. Methodology: Qualitative data secondary data from 40 fourth-year students undergoing internships in industrial settings revealed that occupational health plays an increasingly significant role in the professional practice of occupational safety officers and AI Prompt program literature. Results: This article presents a social science framework to support the processes of awareness, assessment, control, and health monitoring, aiming to deepen understanding and enhance the effectiveness of occupational health practices in complex social contexts, especially within the diverse socio-economic and cultural landscapes of ASEAN member states.
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