scholarly journals From employee representation to problem-solving: Mainstreaming OHS management

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 662-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Hasle ◽  
Rikke Seim ◽  
Bjarke Refslund
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Employee Voice ◽  
Employee Representation ◽  
Joint Management ◽  
Employee Effort

The role of occupational health and safety representatives is changing. A study in 60 Danish enterprises indicates that representation, and especially negotiation on behalf of colleagues, has diminished. The work environment is mainstreamed in many enterprises and is rarely an area of conflict. The role of OHS representatives has accordingly changed to focus on solving specific problems in the workplace as an integrated part of daily operations. Both management and colleagues consider the OHS representatives as a resource that can be utilized to manage the work environment. The consequences of this development for the employees may be a stronger joint management–employee effort to improve the work environment, but also management domination and an accordingly weaker employee voice in some companies.

scholarly journals Employee health and wellness in South Africa: The role of legislation and management standards

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Sieberhagen ◽  
Sebastiaan Rothmann ◽  
Jacobus Pienaar
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Employee Health ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Management Standards ◽  
Role Players

The aim of this study was to investigate the role that legislation and management standards might play in ensuring occupational health and wellness in South Africa. The Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 determines that an employer must establish and maintain a work environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees. It seems that there is a lack of guidance in the laws and statutes with regard to dealing with employee health and wellness. A management standards approach, which involves all the role players in the regulation of employee health and wellness, should be implemented.

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

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)

scholarly journals Health And Safety Instructions In The Markets

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 100-118
Author(s):  
Mehmet Çolak ◽  
Tahsin Cetin ◽  
Batuhan Çınar
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Loss Of Life ◽  
The World ◽  
Work Accidents ◽  
Basic Philosophy

The concept of Occupational Health and Safety has become increasingly important as a result of increased industrialization and the development of new technologies all over the world. The basic philosophy of Occupational Health and Safety is to reduce the number of work accidents and to provide a healthier work environment for employees. The most risky sectors in the world are designated as mining, agriculture, forestry and construction. Markets are classified as "Dangerous Classes of Occupational Health and Safety" issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (ILO, 2004). When the risks are taken into consideration, marketing companies should perform risk analysis to ensure that hazards and problems will ocur. In this context, it is needed to provide and implement training on occupational health and safety regularly in order to protect against the identified risks. Periodic evaluations are performed at regular intervals that decrease in loss of life and property at marketing companies, both tangible as well as intangible losses will be reduced. Keywords: Markets, risk analyse, occupational health and safety.

Preventive Services in Occupational Health and Safety in Europe: Developments and Trends in the 1990s

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. Walters
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Preventive Services ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Northern European

This article outlines the legislative requirements for preventive services in health and safety in 13 European countries and considers the implementation and coverage of such services. The author identifies the predominant models of preventive services operating in the European Union, then assesses the influence of the E.U. Framework Directive 89/391 on the development and integration of preventive services and the role of workers in their organization and accountability. Significant differences exist in the extent and functions of preventive services in European countries, including differences in coverage between southern and northern European countries, different degrees to which employees in small enterprises and large enterprises are covered by preventive services, and overall differences in legislative approach.

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