Heаlthcаre wоrkers аre the backbоne оf any functioning health system. However, they face a range of occupational risks associated with infections, unsafe patient handling, hazardous chemicals, radiation, heat and noise, psychosocial hazards, violence and harassment, injuries, inadequate provision of safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Understanding and implementing occupational health and safety (OHS) measures is a crucial aspect of maintaining a productive and safe workplace for healthcare workers. The essence of OHS is the identification and management of risks to safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of healthcare workers. This is important to prevent diseases and injuries caused by work, while improving the quality of care in the health system.Describe the importance and objectives of risk management in OHS.