scholarly journals EU-OSHÁs perspective on occupational safety and health in the Covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Biological Agents ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Pandemic Preparedness ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Legislative Framework ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In July 2020, EU-OSHA published the results of a comprehensive research project on the exposure of workers to biological agents at work and the related health problems. Although the research was initiated long before the pandemic, researchers had highlighted pandemic preparedness as an issue, as well as the general lack of monitoring of serious infectious diseases. The research also made evident a lack of awareness among workplace actors of the risks from exposure to biological agents at work, although a detailed legislative framework has been in place for many years, and consequently a lack of prevention measures at work, which became evident after the pandemic broke out. It highlighted the need for public health and occupational safety and health organisations to cooperate to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. The presentation will focus on the links between the research findings and the developments during the pandemic. It will furthermore present guidance produced by EU-OSHA and other relevant actions, with a view on the legislation that is in place. It will cover biological agents exposure as well as telework and ergonomic issues arising from it.

scholarly journals Using the Contribution Analysis Approach to Evaluate Science Impact: A Case Study of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amia Downes ◽  
Emily Novicki ◽  
John Howard
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Research Impact ◽  
Executive Branch ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Research Programs ◽  
Contribution Analysis ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Impact

Interest from Congress, executive branch leadership, and various other stakeholders for greater accountability in government continues to gain momentum today with government-wide efforts. However, measuring the impact of research programs has proven particularly difficult. Cause and effect linkages between research findings and changes to morbidity and mortality are difficult to prove. To address this challenge, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health program evaluators used a modified version of contribution analysis (CA) to evaluate two research programs. CA proved to be a useful framework for assessing research impact, and both programs received valuable, actionable feedback. Although there is room to further refine our approach, this was a promising step toward moving beyond bibiliometrics to more robust assessment of research impact.

scholarly journals ECONOMICAL LOSS DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL SAFETY AND HEALTH IN LITHUANIAN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR / EKONOMINIAI NUOSTOLIAI DĖL DARBUOTOJŲ SAUGOS IR SVEIKATOS REIKALAVIMŲ NEUŽTIKRINIMO LIETUVOS STATYBOS SEKTORIUJE

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritoldas Šukys ◽  
Petras Čyras ◽  
Jurgita Šakėnaitė
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Construction Enterprises ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Scientific Analysis ◽  
Research Findings

Research on Economic Losses (consequences) due to Failure to Ensure Occupational Safety and Health Requirements in the Construction Sector was conducted by the order of the Ministry of Social Security and Labour (contract No. 2594-AP). The conducted scientific analysis shows the state of occupational safety and health at work in the construction sector, estimates economic consequences for accidents at work, indicates the economic benefits of investment for occupational safety and health and presents the results of research, findings and recommendations. This would allow to reduce occupational diseases and the number of accidents at work and herewith to avoid economic consequences for state and construction enterprises. Santrauka Socialinės apsaugos ir darbo ministerijos užsakymu (sutartis Nr. 2594-AP) atliktas tyrimas Ekonominiai nuostoliai (pasekmės) del darbuotojų saugos ir sveikatos reikalavimų neužtikrinimo statybos sektoriuje 2002–2007 m. Šiame moksliniame tyrime, atlikus darbuotojų saugos ir sveikatos būklės analizę statyboje ir išnagrinėjus nelaimingų atsitikimų darbe ekonomines pasekmes, investavimo į darbuotojų saugą ir sveikatą ekonominę naudą, pateikti tyrimo rezultatai, išvados ir rekomendacijos. Tai padės sumažinti profesinių ligų ir nelaimingų atsitikimu darbe skaičių ir bus išvengta ekonominių nuostolių tiek valstybei, tiek statybos įmonėms.

Human Factors Implications of Osha's Impact on Small Manufacturers

1982 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 493-497
Author(s):  
James W. Knight ◽  
Douglas J. Harju
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Health Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Small Manufacturers

Small manufacturers often lack the necessary expertise to solve their occupational safety and health problems. A recent study examined the impact of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration upon small manufacturers. The findings of that study are reported here regarding their human factors implications. Recommendations to improve occupational safety and health performance are made.

scholarly journals A decision process for determining whether to conduct responder health research following large disasters

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. Decker, MS ◽  
Max Kiefer, MS ◽  
Dori B. Reissman, MD, MPH ◽  
Renée Funk DVM, MPH ◽  
John Halpin, MD, MPH ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Decision Process ◽  
Scientific Inquiry ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Scientific Rationale

Disasters often set the stage for scientific inquiry within the field of occupational safety and health. This is especially true when the long-term consequences of exposures associated with a particular disaster are unclear. However, a responder research study can be costly and difficult to design, and researchers must consider whether the proposed study will produce useful, reliable results and is a prudent public health investment.The decision process can be segregated into various components, including scientific rationale that should be formally recognized as critical to efficiently and effectively determine whether a research study is warranted. The scientific rationale includes certain controlling or “gatekeeper” factors that should be present to proceed with research.

scholarly journals The impact of climate change to occupational safety and health: future projections of thermal discomfort (humidex index) in the West Attica region

2021 ◽  
Vol 899 (1) ◽  
pp. 012024
Author(s):  
T Katopodis ◽  
Y Mouzakitis ◽  
E D Adamides
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Extreme Heat ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Future Scenarios ◽  
The West ◽  
Future Projections ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
The Impact

Abstract There is a growing concern on the implications of climate change on thermal stress, which in turn may affect workspace morale and performance, leading to lower productivity, or even posing a higher risk for employee’s health. In this paper, we study this aspect of climate change providing evidence on future projections of the Humidex Index (HI) for the West Attica Region, an overpopulated and industrialized area of Greece, which holds the World Meteorological Organization record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Europe. The current study is based on the use of the high resolution Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) regional climate model to determine changes in the trends of extreme heat conditions under future scenarios analysis. Projections of future climate regional analysis for the mid-twenty-first century (2021-2045) indicate an increase in the yearly/daily values of maximum air temperatures (Τmax) and HI index values. In addition, the analysis reveal shorter return periods for the specific design thresholds of Tmax and of the HI index as associated with an increase in the number of events above thresholds for both RCPs 4.5 and 8.5 W/m2 future scenarios. The anticipated (extreme) heat conditions expose the occupational safety and health (OSH) at high risk, and the paper provide suggestions for applied interventions in the direction of a safer working environment.

scholarly journals Health problems among employees in small enterprises as a result of improper OHS management

2018 ◽  
Vol 183 ◽  
pp. 01012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Niciejewska ◽  
Dorota Klimecka-Tatar
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
The Impact

Occupational health problems are rarely underestimated both by employers and employees themselves. Lack of awareness about the impact of the environment on the health of the human body results in more frequent accidents, the sources of which are seen in the health problems of employees. Lifestyle, as well as the management of occupational health and safety, affect work quality and safety. It this paper ailments that have a significant impact on the health of the employee, which are the result of improper management of occupational safety and health in small enterprises, have been presented. The obtained results also indicate factors that cause various health problems among employees, with particular emphasis on stress symptoms.

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