Occupational safety

Any approach to occupational health must acknowledge that accidents in the workplace result in many injuries. Construction, agriculture, and primary extraction are the main causes of fatalities and serious injuries, but many more minor injuries result from all types of work. Health and safety law has developed with an emphasis on accident prevention that is based on designing and managing the working environment. Establishing this approach to safety management begins with an organization committing itself to a policy influenced by legal obligations and current good practice. While this chapter draws heavily on the UK situation, where there has been considerable experience and development of approaches to health and safety, it is incumbent on any physician to consider the work environment and whether changes to the workplace might improve not only the lot of their patients, but others potentially at risk in the workplace.

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Occupational Health and Safety Process ownership and the long-term assurance of occupational safety: Creating the foundations for a safety culture

Contemporary Ergonomics 1984-2008 ◽

10.1201/9781439847565-106 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 586-590

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Safety Culture ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Occupational Health And Safety

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Occupational health and safety legislation: what else is needed?

New Zealand Journal of Industrial Relations ◽

10.26686/nzjir.v16i1.3097 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ian Campbell

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Occupational Health And Safety ◽

Occupational Safety And Health ◽

Working Environment ◽

Control Methods ◽

Safety And Health ◽

Accident Causation

If regulation is to be effective, not only must changes take place in the mode of regulation but also the concepts held by many in management ranks. Misconceptions often abound which, it is suggested, stem from a lack of appreciation of accident causation, the part that the management system plays or a tendency to blame the victim. Thus, too much attention continues to be paid to operator error, whereas in reality, it is frequently the organization that has failed. However, when management recognizes the pivotal role of the system, and makes greater use of quality control methods, the way will be open for the inspectorate also to be more innovative. They will then be initially auditors of the management of the occupational health and safety policy. Without that change the enforcers will, of necessity, continue to be searchers for violations and investigators after the event. It is also likely that the health hazards of the working environment will continue to be given inadequate attention. With the introduction of the Occupational Safety and Health Bill into Parliament in 1990, followed by a change of government bringing its new agenda and thus casting an ominous shadow of concern, such factors assume a greater degree of importance.

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A research on the knowledge level and safety culture of students taking occupational health and safety course

Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences ◽

10.18844/cjes.v16i1.5519 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 187-200

Author(s):

Zeynep F. Olcay ◽

Sertaç Temur ◽

Ahmet E. Sakalli

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Safety Culture ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Occupational Health And Safety ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Safety Education ◽

Before And After ◽

The Difference ◽

Safety Knowledge

The safety culture plays an important role in reducing deaths and injuries in many sectors and educational institutions in developing countries. In this study, it was aimed to determine the occupational health and safety (OHS) course, which is taught as a compulsory course in Istanbul Aydın University before taking the course at the beginning of the term and after taking the course at the end of the term, the difference in occupational safety knowledge level and the level of perception of occupational safety culture. A total of 281 questionnaires were deemed valid. For the research, two different surveys were used to measure. Considering the results, there are positive differences in the knowledge level of the students before and after taking the OHS lesson. It has been determined that the safety culture does not change according to demographic information. OHS should be taught to every student in the universities. Keywords: Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety education, Occupational health and safety lesson, Safety culture

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Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja Serta Keselamatan Dan Kesehatan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Bagian Produksi Pada PT. Sari Sentana Arka

Prospek: Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis ◽

10.23887/pjmb.v2i2.27396 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 148

Author(s):

Machrup Syariffudin ◽

I Putu Gede Parma

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Research Design ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Performance Data ◽

Occupational Safety And Health ◽

Working Environment ◽

Safety And Health

This study aimed to obtain explanative findings about the effect of (1) working environment on employee’s performance, (2) occupational safety and health on employee’s performance, (3) working environment on employee’s occupational safety and health, and (4) working environment on employee’s performance through Occupational Health and Safety. The research design used in this study was a causal quantitative research design. The subjects of this study were all production department employees at PT. Sari Sentana Arka. The population of this research was 32 people. Data were collected using questionnaire technique to obtain the data about the working environment, occupational safety and health and employee’s performance. Data were analyzed using path analysis. The results showed that: (1) the working environment had a significant effect on employee’s performance, (2) occupational safety and health had a significant effect on employee’s performance, (3) the working environment had a significant effect on occupational safety and health, and (4) the working environment had a significant effect on employee’s performance through occupational safety and health.

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Standar Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) Wisma Arimbi dan Wisma Bima Rumah Sakit Jiwa Grhasia Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

Jurnal Health Sains ◽

10.46799/jhs.v2i5.169 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 629-636

Author(s):

Julian Dwi Saptadi ◽

Machfudz Eko Arianto ◽

Muhammad Rafly Adha

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Occupational Health And Safety ◽

Working Environment ◽

Occupational Health Services ◽

Additional Food ◽

Health Checks ◽

Service Standards

The implementation of hospital occupational health and safety service standards at Wisma Arimbi and Wisma Bima is still not optimal because there are still hospital occupational health and safety programs that have not been running optimally, such as uneven health checks. The purpose of this study was to see the application of occupational safety and health service standards at Wisma Arimbi and Wisma Bima in the Grhasia Mental Hospital, Special Region of Yogyakarta. This is a qualitative research with a case study approach. The sampling technique in this study was to use purposive sampling method with as many as 5 subjects. The data in this study were obtained from in-depth interviews. The safety and security of Wisma Arimbi and Wisma Bima are good. The hospital has a hospital occupational health and safety team, adequate PPE and a good working environment. However, there is a shortage of hospital occupational health and safety human resources where only one person is competent in the hospital occupational health and safety field, while other members have other main tasks (double jobs). Occupational Health Services at Wisma Arimbi and Wisma Bima are already in operation, such as providing additional food, sports facilities and health insurance. But the health check has not been maximal. The implementation of service standards at Wisma Arimbi and Wisma Bima has not been maximal, there are still some hospital occupational health and safety service standards programs that have not yet been implemented, such as uneven health checks, lack of fire protection facilities, and lack of competent officers in the OSH sector.

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META ANALYSIS METHOD OVERVIEW OF MODELS USED IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY TRAININGS

IEDSR Association ◽

10.46872/pj.395 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (15) ◽

pp. 482-490

Author(s):

Filiz ARICAK ◽

Evren ÇAĞLARER

Keyword(s):

Work Environment ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Safety Training ◽

Working Environment ◽

Future Generations ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Training Models ◽

Safety Procedures

In this study, an analysis of independent studies dealing with occupational safety training in different learning environments, in which various learning materials are used, was carried out. As a method, meta-analysis method was used. For this purpose, databases were used to collect national and international articles and papers suitable for the purpose of the study. Studies that did not mention the tools, equipment and environment used in education in the collected studies were excluded from the research, and 18 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The data obtained studies are categorized according to the education models, the sectors in which the education is applied and the characteristics of the participants in the education. As it is known, occupational health and safety procedures aim at a healthy and reliable working environment for its employees. However, the ultimate goal is to raise not only employees but also future generations with this awareness. The most important instrument of this is undoubtedly education. For this reason, it is necessary to develop training models suitable for the work environment, age, gender and every conceivable situation.

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Effect of Occupational Health and Safety, and Work Environment on Employee Performance with Working Satisfaction as Mediation Variable

GATR Journal of Management and Marketing Review - JMMR Vol 4(3) JUL-SEP 2019 ◽

10.35609/jmmr.2021.6.2(3) ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 117-124

Author(s):

Setyani Dwi Lestari ◽

Nafiana Putri ◽

Yuwono Yuwono ◽

Indrabudiman Amir

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Occupational Health ◽

Work Environment ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Occupational Health And Safety ◽

Working Environment ◽

Coefficient Of Determination ◽

Safety Work

Objective - This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of Occupational Health and Safety, and the Working Environment on Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as a mediating variable in PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) with sample on DAOP I Jakarta. Methodology/Technique - The study population numbered 292 employees and 75 respondents be adopted as a sample of the study. Techniques of analysis using a statistical test structural equation model-based variance (SmartPLS). Findings – The results showed that, (1) Occupational Health and Safety had no effect on Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance, (2) the Work Environment had a positive and significant effect on Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance (3) Job Satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance, (4) Occupational Health and Safety has no effect on Employee Performance even though through Job Satisfaction mediation, (5) the Work Environment has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance through mediation of Job Satisfaction, (6) Occupational Health and Safety, and the Work Environment simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on Job Satisfaction with the coefficient of determination, which is equal to 0,533, (7) Occupational Health and Safety, Work Environment, and Job Satisfaction simultaneously have a positive effect and significant to Employee Performance with coefficient of determination, which is equal to 0,890. Novelty - The company is expected to provide adequate rest periods, maintain the nutritional intake of its employees by providing healthy food, provide educational scholarships for further levels for employees, safeguard the work environment from chemical hazards and other hazards, and give positive motivation to the employees. Type of Paper: Empirical. JEL Classification: J20, J24, J28. Keywords: Occupational Health and Safety, Work Environment, Job Satisfaction, Employee Performance Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Dwi, L.S; Putri, N; Yuwono; Amir, I. (2021). Effect of Occupational Health and Safety, and Work Environment on Employee Performance with Working Satisfaction as Mediation Variable, Journal of Management and Marketing Review, 6(2) 117 – 124. https://doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2021.6.2(3)

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Legal Framework as a Determinant of Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Programmes in the Manufacturing Sector in Kenya.

International Journal of Human Resource Studies ◽

10.5296/ijhrs.v4i4.6500 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 21 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Priscilla Wanjiku Ndegwa ◽

Wario Guyo ◽

George Orwa ◽

Robert Ng’ang’a ◽

Elishba Muthoni Murigi

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Manufacturing Sector ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Occupational Health And Safety ◽

Legal Framework ◽

Occupational Safety And Health ◽

Government Support ◽

Hazardous Substances ◽

Safety And Health

Recent trends in the organization of work have increased the risk of occupational safety and health (OSH) in Kenyan industries through exposure to hazardous substances, work related accidents and increased stress-related illnesses. According to International lab our organization (ILO) everyone is entitled to the right to safe and healthy working conditions and therefore the corpus of law in Kenya dealing with occupational safety and health should be embedded in the international OSH legal instruments. Specifically the occupational health and safety Act (2007) is expected to provide for safety, health and welfare of workers and all persons lawfully present at workplaces. The purpose of this study therefore was to investigate legal framework as a determinant of implementation of occupational health and safety programmes in the manufacturing sector in Kenya. It focused on six legal areas predicted as affecting implementation of OSH. These factors were national OSH policy, OSHA (occupational safety and health Act) familiarity with OSHA, government OSH inspections and audits, ease of implementation of OSHA, Government support in the implementation of OSH and OSHA implement ability. The study adopted descriptive cross-sectional survey design but however intended to gather both qualitative and quantitative data. A self administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 257 OSH officers drawn randomly from 735 manufacturing industries registered by Kenya manufacturers association. 252 questionnaires were received back and analyzed with the help of SSPS window version 21. Both correlation and regression analysis were conducted and the results showed that there was a positive significant relationship between legal framework and implementation of OSH programmes.

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Occupational Health and Safety Management and Employees’ Performance in Ardova Plc

10.2118/207080-ms ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Olasunkanmi Olusogo Olagunju ◽

Ejekwu Pascal Andy

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Safety Management ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Research Work ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Occupational Health And Safety ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Working Environment ◽

Primary Data ◽

Statistical Tool

Abstract The vital purpose of this research work is to examine the impacts of occupational health and safety management on employee's performance. It aims to investigate the nexus between the practice of OHS, safe working environment and performance of employees. The research work adopt a descriptive approach to scrutinize the contributions of provision of adequate health and safety equipment to performance of employees at Ardova Plc. Aside collecting primary data from the staffs of Ardova Plc in Lagos State cutting across diverse socio-economic class, simple random sampling was utilised in the study using 90 questionnaires to collect the primary data. However, descriptive data was therefore analyzed using Statistical Tool to show the Cross-tabulation, correlation and Chi-Square Test. The research study concludes that practice of occupational health and safety management can boost employee performance, and further suggest some policy recommendations.

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