scholarly journals Testing for drug and alcohol abuse at the workplace

2009 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
Zoran Kavrakovski ◽  
Katerina Jugreva ◽  
Biljana Bauer – Petrovska
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

Drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace represents a great risk to employee’s health and safety. More than 50% of the employees worldwide are related to easily accessible drug abuse, while 70% of the employees are related to alcohol abuse in the workplace. Tests for detecting drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace should be part of a new regulation, compulsory for all employees in the Republic of Macedonia. Implementing this sort of testing program should at the same time be a step towards devising particular solutions that shall bring about greater safety in the working environment. A key element in the implementation is to devise and establish an adequate policy that shall determine the risk factors within a working establishment which shall clearly express its position regarding drug and alcohol abuse during working hours. Along with the risk factors, the policy may also include the program for testing both, employees and the ones who are about to be employed, for drug and alcohol abuse. In order to implement this sort of test, it must be in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Official gazette of the Republic of Macedonia, No 92/07, 2007) and a legal framework has to be defined, that shall regulate and solve numerous aspects of this issue, in order to fully implement the program for drug free working environment pursuant to the Declaration and the decrees of the United Nations General Assembly in 1998.

scholarly journals Harmonization of European legislation in the field of safety and health at work in the legal system of the Republic of North Macedonia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-74
Author(s):  
Andon Majhoshev ◽  
Kristijan Jovanov
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
National Level ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Preventive Action ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
Labor Legislation ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Right

Occupational safety and health is one of the most important international labor standards of ILO. This means that ILO member states should ensure encouraging and maintenance at the highest level of safe working conditions in order to avoid accidents and occupational diseases. Achieving this goal means that employers must make a continuous risk assessment at the workplace, and at the same time decide whether appropriate measures and activities are necessary in order to create the highest level of safety and health at work, i.e. to avoid side effects. In order to achieve this goal, a systematic approach is necessary in preventive action and connection of all entities that are bearers of certain obligations and activities at the national level, but also beyond the international institutions in this area. By application for membership of the Republic of Macedonia in the European Union on 22 of March 2004, the process of harmonization of the domestic with the European labor legislation begins, and thus inevitably harmonization of the domestic legislation for safety and health at work with the European. Thereby, this process takes place pursuant to article 32 of the Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia, according to which the protection of workers is of primary importance, i.e. health and safety at work is a constitutional-legal category and every individual has the right to work, free choice of employment and work protection. In the harmonization process the basic concept is the Framework Directive 389/391/EES for safety and health at work, according to which the national legislation on safety and health at work should be harmonized exactly according to the principles of this directive.

META ANALYSIS METHOD OVERVIEW OF MODELS USED IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY TRAININGS

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.

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

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
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. 

Agricultural Health and Safety Measures by Fuzzy ahp and Prediction by Fuzzy Expert System

2020 ◽  
pp. 239-260
Author(s):  
Suchismita Satapathy ◽  
Debesh Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Weather Condition ◽  
Agricultural Workers ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Agricultural Business ◽  
Working Procedure

Farming is an ancient traditional business, but still it is not a profitable business sector due to risk factor attached to it. It is a high-risk business. Although profit is lucrative, loss rate is also high. Occupational safety is a big issue of discussion for agricultural workers. The methods of working in field in extreme climate (heat, rain) totally depends on environmental factors. Due to rain and droughts, the loss of profit impacts on economic condition and market. Extreme weather condition, heavy workload during their working procedure gives them early old age, bone and muscle problems. So to attain better efficiency of performance and to improve productivity of the worldwide farmers in the agricultural sector it is essential to minimize risk factors. Agricultural workers need sufficient precaution and safety measures at the time of field and machine work to minimize risk factors. Still risk is major discussion topic in agricultural business. So, an effort is taken to prioritize safety majors by fuzzy ahp, and prediction are done by fuzzy logic modelling.

Occupational safety

2020 ◽  
pp. 1652-1656
Author(s):  
Lawrence Waterman
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Legal Obligations ◽  
Work Health ◽  
Minor Injuries ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Serious Injuries

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.

scholarly journals Innovative health and safety standards is a sustainable development performance for the construction sector of Uzbekistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 ◽  
pp. 03023
Author(s):  
Takhir Sultanov ◽  
Ravshan Nurimbetov ◽  
Azizbek Zikriyoev
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Urgent Task ◽  
Zero Rate ◽  
High Level

Due to high level of agglomeration many innovative standards are being implemented in industry sectors of the world countries. Ensuring the safety of the environment and the human production is an urgent task of modern civilized societies. Especially, it plays a great role in construction industry since many building processes become based on hi-technologies and extreme engineering atmosphere. Naturally, high probability of risks and hazard might cause in and out of the construction site during the working hours occur major accidents. Only way is reaming optimize and implement of international standards on Health and Safety Law at work affects human, financial and environmental factors of the country. The main objective purpose of the paper is reducing injures and accidents at construction industry and implement recent modern legislation system in Uzbekistan. It helps for contribute finishing construction projects on time, on budget and on high quality standards with zero rate accident regulation. Although, health and safety theories are important for the prevention of accidents scientifically with a little in-depth knowledge on their outcomes and processes. This research deals with this gap by using methodology on occupational safety standards in construction sites.

Legal and Institutional Framework of Local Self-Government in the Republic of Macedonia

10.4335/76 ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-127
Author(s):  
Gordana Siljanovska Davkova
Keyword(s):  
Political Culture ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
Municipal Management ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Local Leaders

In general, a comprehensive and well-designed local self-government will significantly improve community management in the Republic of Macedonia. The increased competences and strengthening of the political culture of the population will result in a more active participation of citizens in local processes. An increase in the professional level of the executive and administrative bodies along with improved communication with a civil society will have a positive impact on the quality of municipal management. Decentralized approaches to local development can be a sustainable way to preserve multiculturalism in an ethnically and culturally diverse country. The outcome of the process will depend on the level of public engagement, accountability of local leaders, and transparency of procedures. KEYWORDS: • local self-government • legal framework • municipality • decentralization • Macedonia

scholarly journals The importance of educational interventions for the overcoming of obstacles in the employment of intellectually disabled persons

2021 ◽  
pp. 107-126
Author(s):  
Biljana Milanović-Dobrota ◽  
Aleksandra Đurić-Zdravković ◽  
Mirjana Japundža-Milisavljević ◽  
Sara Vidojković
Keyword(s):  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Intellectually Disabled ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Right

In spite of the legal framework intended for the promotion and protection of rights of the disabled, such persons are still facing significant difficulties in the labour market. Intellectually disabled persons are in a particularly difficult position, primarily due to the negative perceptions held by citizenry which stem from the lack of knowledge and information about their labour potentials. We conducted research in order to determine the most prevalent obstacles in the employment of intellectually disabled persons, as perceived by employed non-disabled persons. The research comprised a sample of 269 subjects of both sexes, of differing educational levels and employed in the private and public sector in the Republic of Serbia. The analysis of the attained results points to the need for certain kinds of educational interventions, whose programmes would improve the knowledge and awareness of employed persons regarding the right to work of intellectually disabled persons, promote diversity and create an inclusive working environment. The different modes of training, reinterpretation and transformation of previous experience, informing and establishing positive contacts with intellectually disabled persons, conducted by a multidisciplinary team of experts would establish a stable base for the removal of obstacles in the employment process.

scholarly journals OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY RISK ANALYSIS OF ORGANIZED INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES IN NEVSEHIR PROVINCE OF TURKEY BY FINE-KINNEY METHOD

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 33-41
Author(s):  
M. Cüneyt Bagdatlı ◽  
Ahmet Mahmut KILIÇ
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Safety Risk ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Electrical Components ◽  
Excessive Noise

This research has been carried out within the scope of the solutions proposed for the evaluation of occupational safety risk analysis in 10 selected enterprises by random sampling in Organized Industrial Zone of Nevşehir province, Turkey and elimination of risk factors towards the results obtained. In scope of the study, Fine – Kinney method were used as risk assessment methods in each of the food, metal processing, machining and plastic firms. At the end of the study, a total of 122 risk factors have been identified in the whole enterprises. Commonly risks arising from falling from heights, fire, exposure to chemicals, electrical components and ergonomic situation insufficiency have been identified. In addition, risks such as insufficient environmental hygiene, lack of ventilation, excessive noise, inadequate training for emergency situations and insufficient use of protective equipment were determined. The identified risks were put forward by different method approaches and it was concluded that the findings were similar in all methods. The regulations and principles to be applied in order to eliminate or minimize the identified risks were discussed and the dimensions of the preventive measures were exhibited. As a result, audits of organized industrial enterprises related to occupational health and safety need to be conducted more strictly. In addition, the measures should put into practice in order to define identified risks and the issue should be monitored by the experts.

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