Occupational health and law in small and medium-sized enterprises:

Current situation, prospects, and search for solutions from the perspective of occupational health nurses

Abstract

From the perspective of researching measures to promote occupational health in small and medium-sized enterprises after practicing as an occupational health nurse, it is believed that multi-professional team collaboration is especially important in small and medium-sized enterprises without a dedicated occupational physician. In particular, the establishment and promotion of a new support model and the creation of a social infrastructure with occupational health nurses at the forefront are considered urgent issues, as occupational health nurses are close supporters of companies and employees, have a wide range of support capabilities covering both physical and mental aspects, and possess a coordinating function that links various professionals, including occupational physicians.