In many organisations, occupational safety and biosafety are still considered separately. While classic occupational safety focuses on accident prevention, ergonomics and organisational rules, biosafety mainly addresses risks when working with biological agents. In practice, however, both areas are interconnected. FUTUROSALUD therefore pursues a holistic approach that brings both perspectives together.
The starting point is an integrated Risk assessment that considers physical, chemical, biological and psychological factors equally. In laboratories, for example, this means that in addition to the safe handling of samples, issues such as ergonomics at safety cabinets, work organisation in shift systems and team communication are considered. In medical practices, infection risks are analysed together with topics such as violence prevention, stress or ergonomic workplace design.
FUTUROSALUD contributes interdisciplinary expertise: occupational safety specialists, biological safety officers and organisational development experts work hand in hand. On the basis of the integrated analysis, packages of measures are put together that combine technical, organisational and personnel-related aspects. This creates solutions that not only address individual risks but strengthen the overall system.
The FUTUROSALUD ASI Manager serves as a platform where this holistic view becomes visible. Risk assessments, measures, training and inspections are mapped so that cross-connections remain recognisable. Those responsible can trace how changes in one area – for example new laboratory procedures – affect other aspects of occupational safety.
A holistic view of occupational safety and biosafety helps to avoid duplicate work, reduce contradictions and increase acceptance of measures. FUTUROSALUD supports companies in making this shift in perspective and establishing safety as an integral part of good corporate governance.
