Occupational Health in the Digital Age: Implications for Remote Work Environments

Authors

  • Supriya Paigude Assistant Director & Professor, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Smita C. Pangarkar Assistant Professor, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Rupali Atul Mahajan Associate Professor & Head, CSE(Data Science Department), Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune, India
  • Pratibha Vijay Jadhav Assistant Professor, Department of Applied science and Humanities, School of Engineering and Science, MIT-ART, Design and Technology, Pune, India
  • Shrinivas T. Shirkande Principal, S.B.Patil College of Engineering Indapur, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Nilesh Shelke Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur Campus, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.444

Keywords:

Remote Work, Occupational Health, Digital Age, Technology Impact, Employee Well-being

Abstract

In this digital age, where working from home is becoming more common, the patterns of workplace health are changing in ways that require a thorough analysis of the effects on employee health. This study looks into the many parts of job health in places where people work from home, looking at how technology, human behavior, and company rules interact.The digital age has made work plans more flexible than ever before, letting workers do their jobs from anywhere. This paradigm shift has some benefits, like making things more flexible and easy to access, but it also brings a lot of problems that need to be carefully thought through. Long-term use of digital devices can be bad for your body, and being alone at work can be bad for your mental health. Remote work situations have their own health issues that need a unique approach.This study brings together different pieces of research on workplace health to highlight the new health risks that come with the digitalization of work. There is a close look at how technology can help or hurt employee health and a study of how companies can lower health risks in remote work settings.Additionally, the study looks into the possible long-term effects of long-term remote work on mental and physical health, as well as how well present workplace health systems can adapt to the changing nature of work. By critically evaluating the intersection of technology and health, this study provides valuable insights for policymakers, organizations, and individuals seeking to optimize the well-being of remote workers in the digital age.

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

Paigude, S., Pangarkar, S. C., Mahajan, R. A., Jadhav, P. V., Shirkande, S. T., & Shelke, N. (2023). Occupational Health in the Digital Age: Implications for Remote Work Environments. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 97–110. https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.444

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