[Occupational medicine in Morocco: analysis of practices and proposition of action]

With the aim of a better knowledge of their activities of training and information of workers, a survey has been conducted through questionnaires sent to 582 occupational health physicians in Morocco. Among the 48% of physicians who accepted to answer the questionnaire, over half was effectively working in companies. This study revealed many problems in prevention of professional hazards. Workers information about professional risks and measures of prevention was systematically given by 56% of physicians during pre-employment examination and 51% during systematic visit. During "third time", 49% of physicians were informing workers of professional risks and 54% of measures of prevention. With regards to meetings of information, only 26% of physicians were organising such meetings and teaching workers first aid. Consequently, we propose the implementation of protocols "Safety in companies". Informing and teaching the workers about safety, are the mandatory first steps to reduce and prevent professional diseases and accidents; occupational medicine, despite various obstacles should promote it.