What is the primary focus of a health maintenance program?

The primary focus of a health maintenance program is medical surveillance. This approach is designed to monitor and assess the health of individuals who may be exposed to workplace hazards. Medical surveillance involves regular health checks, screenings, and evaluations that help in the early detection and management of potential health issues related to occupational exposure. By identifying problems early on, effective interventions can be implemented, ensuring worker safety and health.

Health surveillance is a broader concept that may often align with medical surveillance but is more focused on the collection and analysis of data regarding health indicators in populations rather than individual medical assessments. Safety inspections and environmental monitoring are essential components of workplace safety but do not specifically address individual health management in relation to job-related exposures, thereby not aligning as closely with the objectives of a health maintenance program.