Socio-Economic Importance of Audit Working Conditions, Safety and Health

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Смирнова ◽  
Marina Smirnova ◽  
Кохова ◽  
Irina Kokhova
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Safe Technology ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Audit Activity

Labour protection is one of the areas in the sphere of enterprise activity. Development of audit activity in the protection of labor will give the development of the system of external and internal audit, as an alternative to the system of state control. The article deals with the modern understanding of the conditions and safety. The definitions of “Working Environment”, “Working Conditions”, “Occupational Safety and Health.” It reveals the importance of health and safety for today’s workers. The author analyzes the current situation in the Russian Federation in the field of health and safety based on the data of Rosstat. We investigate occupational diseases, injuries, accidents at work. We investigate promising areas of assessment of working conditions on the basis of modern organization of audit of indicators such as the causes and conditions of occupational injuries for the previous period, especially the use of advanced technology and safe technology; ergonomic devices that protect the rights, etc.

scholarly journals AquaSafe: Aquaculture occupational safety and health in the palm of your hand

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-54
Author(s):  
Flavielle Blanco Marques ◽  
Giovani Nicolas Bettoni ◽  
Bruno Gomes Tavares Santos ◽  
Ayodeji A. Adeoye ◽  
Benito Guimaraes Brito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
User Interfaces ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Mobile Software ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Education Platform

The main objective of this study was to develop a freely available mobile software application and education platform in health and safety for aquaculture workers and managers.  The application, called AquaSafe, was created in Portuguese and English for the Android system using the Java 8 programming language and the Android Studio development environment. AquaSafe content focusses on the identification of hazards and health risks, hazardous sources and preventive measures for occupational health and safety in the aquaculture sector. It has three predominantly interactive user interfaces to reinforce the main messages, which include games in the form of compliance checklists, quizzes and question-answer tools. The software is designed to act as a platform for assessment and management of occupational hazards, guide decision making on simple techniques or measures to prevent injuries, diseases and fatalities during aquaculture activities. It is envisaged that the AquaSafe mobile software will contribute to the prevention of occupational injuries and diseases in aquaculture.

scholarly journals Occupational health and safety legislation: what else is needed?

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.

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

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.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ON OCCUPATION SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT AND WAYS TO IMPROVE THEM IN TRANSPORT ENTERPRISES

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (48) ◽  
pp. 217-222
Author(s):  
Melnichenko O ◽  
◽  
Sorochynska O ◽  
Kulbovskyi I ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Management System ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Labor Protection

The article investigates the ways and means of improving and perfecting the state of labor protection at transport enterprises of Ukraine through the implementation of international standards for risk management and occupational safety. A detailed analysis of international standards for occupational safety, and their main benefits that improve the health and safety of enterprises. The object of research is international standards on occupational safety and risk management. The purpose of the work is to analyze the implementation and use of international standards on occupational safety and risk management at Ukrainian transport enterprises. Research methods - analytical. Quality management of labor protection at enterprises is one of the priority areas of transport enterprises in order to reduce occupational injuries and improve working conditions. In order to effectively manage labor protection in transport enterprises, the authors of the article propose the introduction of international standards in the field of occupational safety and risk management in Ukraine. Examining the chosen topic, it was found that in many works that devoted to the application of international standards on occupational safety was not a generalization of all regulations and standards on labor protection and risk management in the enterprise. The main directions for the implementation of international standards for occupational safety and risk management in transport enterprises of Ukraine are proposed. The results of research can be recommended for implementation in the management system of labor protection at transport enterprises of Ukraine. KEY WORDS: INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS, RISK ASSESSMENT, IMPROVING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONDITIONS, MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

Situation Analysis of Occupational Safety and Health in Small-Scale Sugarcane Processing Establishments in Kenya

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (22) ◽  
pp. 670-673
Author(s):  
D.A. Mutuli ◽  
H. A. Onyoyo ◽  
P.W. Makhonge
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Sugarcane Processing

In both the agricultural and industrial sectors, working conditions of the workers are far from satisfactory leading to excessive drudgery and a host of occupational injuries and accidents. Workers are forced to endure working environments that lack any consideration in aspects of occupational health, safety and comfort. About 60 per cent of the employed people in Kenya are in small-scale industries. The sugar industry in Kenya has seventy-one (71) small-scale sugarcane processing establishments scattered throughout the Sugar Belt employing labour-intensive techniques and providing essential employment to the rural people. The work environment is unsatisfactory and management is often unaware of the poor working conditions and the types of improvements that can enhance productivity. Given the important role played by these establishments in the rural economy, a qualitative study of these establishments was undertaken with a view to mapping out the occupational safety and health problems afflicting them. This paper, therefore, attempts to analyse the situation and thereby chart out a strategy for improvement designed to enhance productivity while improving safety and health. It concludes by proposing an awareness campaign targeted specifically to the small-scale manufacturing establishments on the importance of occupational safety and health together with the setting up of a scholarship scheme to assist these establishments gain access to the awareness campaigns currently going on in the country.

scholarly journals Occupational Safety and Health Employees at PT. PLN Area of Gorontalo City

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-15
Author(s):  
Melan Angriani Asnawi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Safety Mechanism ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Safe Working

This study aims to determine the extent of the provision of employee Occupational Safety and Health programs at PT PLN Gorontalo City. This study involved 86 people as respondents, the results showed that the health and safety mechanism can create a safe working environment and can create quality, reliable, superior and competitive human resources so as to increase work productivity and the goals of the company will be achieved. in accordance with the company's vision and mission.Keywords: Organizational Climate, Work Productivity, Year of Politics, ASN.

Occupational Safety and Health Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 263-268
Author(s):  
Venelin Terziev ◽  
Boris Sakakushev ◽  
Svetlin Parvanov ◽  
Marin Georgiev
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Management System ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Good Working ◽  
Safety And Health

AbstractThe relevance of this work is intertwined with the problems of development of an occupational safety and health management system in the field of transport. Good working conditions and optimal safety should be of the priorities of the company management, because the safety and health together with profitability, quality and environment conservation are an integral aspect of their responsibilities. The realization that the safety and health of the employees are important indicators of the company is good understanding of the economic and organization benefits. The basic but underestimated factors for increasing the effectiveness of work are ensuring health and safety at work. Their provision within the organization’s context leads to decreasing expenses of any nature, to improving the organization’s image before the competitors and not last to increasing the effectiveness of labour.

scholarly journals LABOUR PROTECTION AND SAFETY IN THE BREWING INDUSTRY

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Melnik
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Brewing Industry ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Safe Work ◽  
Full Picture ◽  
Safe Working

The article describes the quantification of the level of safety in the brewing industry, which allows determining the contribution of each employee to ensure healthy and safe working conditions. Factors have also been shown to affect the safety of each of the employees. Knowledge of the characteristics and limits of each of the factors makes it possible to secure workflow and solve potential problems early. Previously considered a comprehensive approach that allows full control of the security protecting the entire brewing industry. Efficient and safe work is possible only if the working environment at the workplace to meet all the requirements of international standards in the field of occupational safety and health. Therefore, each category from a number of activities, which can significantly reduce the level of injury, and ending with the characteristics of each of the factors for drawing up a plan to ensure the maximum protection of the company's employees, was discussed. Chemical, physical, biological and psychophysical factors may exist alone or in combination with each other. It is therefore important to identify in advance all of them and to take all measures relating to ensure safe working conditions in each of the processes. Separately considered optimal and allowable values of temperature, relative humidity and air velocity in the working area of industrial premises. The parameters were established for the purpose of continuous monitoring in order to ensure comfortable and safe work environment for each employee. In some cases it is necessary to consult with technicians to get the full picture of the possible threats posed by each type of equipment. Especially dangerous in terms of occupational safety and health in the brewing industry is a cooking workshop, where the air temperature in the working area is significantly increased, as well as the bottling plant (noisy).

scholarly journals WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC FROM A LEGAL VIEWPOINT

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (22) ◽  
pp. 109-119
Author(s):  
Harlida Abdul Wahab ◽  
Nor Anita Abdullah ◽  
Asmar Abdul Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Healthcare Industry ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Hazardous Environments ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a major and unprecedented challenge to countries around the world. Other than threatening public health, economic and social livelihood, and wellbeing, it causes a significant impact on the healthcare industry and the workers. Healthcare is an essential service that is paramount where its interruption would endanger the life, health, and safety of all citizens, particularly during this pandemic. Also, the healthcare industry is one of the most hazardous environments to work in while healthcare workers are the most valuable resource who are exposed to occupational risks, in particular, hazards of infectious risks. This paper aims to look at the legal protections regarding the working conditions of the frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic of COVID-19. Using a doctrinal method, specific references are made to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, and relevant policies/guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Human Resources. It is understood that the working conditions of the frontline healthcare workers are entirely protected by the legislation and guided through the policies and guidelines that are generally aligned with the international standards. Hence, the law and policy devices are found to be safeguarding the healthcare workers from physical and biological hazards, as well as psychological and physiological wellbeing that become part of the working conditions of the healthcare workers.

Conducting Worksite Investigations

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce P. Bernard
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Employee Health ◽  
Hazard Evaluation ◽  
Workplace Hazards ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Workplace Conditions ◽  
Safety And Health

This chapter focuses on conducting worksite investigations, including walkthrough surveys, and provides occupational health and safety personnel, employees, and employers the opportunity to identify and assess current workplace conditions and employee health concerns and make recommendations on how to reduce or eliminate any identified workplace hazards. The methods described cover ways to implement corrective actions necessary for preventing future adverse incidents and to identify shortcomings in safety and health management programs. Various specific examples are provided. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hazard Evaluation Program, which has experience with all types of workplace hazards, is described. Preparing for and conducting workplace investigations is described in detail.

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