Dangers connected with professional work. Moral theologian’s reflections Cover Image

Zagrożenia związane z pracą zawodową. Refleksje teologa moralisty
Dangers connected with professional work. Moral theologian’s reflections

Author(s): Krzysztof Smykowski
Subject(s): Theology and Religion, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Diecezjalne »Adalbertinum«
Keywords: health and safety; moral theology; work;

Summary/Abstract: Professional work is often connected with dangers for human life and health. Employees are exposed for misadventures and professional illnesses. In some professions this risk can be very high. On the other hand work is very important in human life. It ensures integral human development. Hence, man can do his job although some risk can be connected with it. Prerequisite for this kind of activity is using all available means for health and safety. In such situation possible misadventure is only the effect of coincidence, which cannot be predicted. Responsibility for health and safety at work is common duty of employees, employers and state authorities. Employees are mainly responsible for their mental and physical condition, employers for work site and authorities for reasonable lab our legislation.

  • Issue Year: 18/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 285-294
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish