scholarly journals Occupational Health and Safety Measures in German Outpatient Care Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2987
Author(s):  
Mara Shirin Hetzmann ◽  
Natascha Mojtahedzadeh ◽  
Albert Nienhaus ◽  
Volker Harth ◽  
Stefanie Mache
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Outpatient Care ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Work Organisation ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Health Threats ◽  
Company Doctor

Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, outpatient caregivers are exposed to new serious health threats at work. To protect their health, effective occupational health and safety measures (OHSM) are necessary. Outpatient caregivers (n = 15) participated in semi-structured telephone interviews in May/June 2020 (1) to examine the pandemic-related OHSM that have been implemented in their outpatient care services, as well as (2) to identify their corresponding unmet needs. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed by using qualitative content analysis in accordance with Mayring. Available OHSM in outpatient care services described by outpatient caregivers mainly included personal protective equipment (PPE) and surface disinfection means after an initial shortage in the first peak of the pandemic. Further OHSM implied social distancing, increased hygiene regulations and the provision of pandemic-related information by the employer, as well as the possibility to consult a company doctor. Our study revealed that OHSM were largely adapted to the health threats posed by COVID-19, however an optimum has not yet been achieved. There is still a need for improvement in the qualitative and quantitative supply of PPE, as well as on the organisational level, e.g., with regard to the development of pandemic plans or in work organisation.

Handeczema and occupational health and safety measures

2021 ◽  
Vol 128 (6) ◽  
pp. 323-330
Author(s):  
D. Romijn-Bucarciuc ◽  
G.C. Maessen ◽  
M.B. Visch
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Safety Measures

scholarly journals High school and equivalent schools in the occupational health and safety occupational health and safety hazards outsideLise ve dengi okullarda iş sağlığı ve güvenliği ile iş sağlığı ve güvenliği dışındaki tehlikeler

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1514
Author(s):  
Özcan Deliönü ◽  
Zafer Utlu
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
General Education ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Safety Hazards ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
General Education Courses

The purpose of this study is; information about the high school or equivalent teachers working in schools, job security is to determine the hidden dangers other than thought and safety measures related to safety at school and work to contribute to the solution of this problem. Qualitative research methods, including six managers in the survey conducted by 17 professional technical teachers and 15 classes participated in a total of 32 teachers group culture. Focus group discussions and one-to-one interviews done with information about the job security teachers what hidden dangers beyond thought and safety measures related to safety in schools that have been investigated. Situated in Şişli high school or equivalent and Kâğıthane district schools in the study were selected. Studies on the safety of vocational and technical teachers as a result of general education courses according to their teachers as more information has emerged they have a business need. Also, it is seen that they are shareholders in the implementation of measures related to safety of vocational technical teacher. A number of problems arise with different and varied perspectives on security related more students remaining in the determination of the danger out of business safety measures in schools. ÖzetBu çalışmanın amacı; lise ve dengi okullarda çalışan öğretmenlerin iş güvenliği ile ilgili bilgileri, okullarındaki iş güvenliği ile ilgili düşünceleri ve iş güvenliği tedbirleri dışındaki gizli tehlikeleri belirlemek ve bu sorunun çözümüne katkıda bulunmaya çalışmaktır. Nitel araştırma yöntemi ile gerçekleştirilen bu araştırmaya altısı yönetici olmak üzere, 17 mesleki teknik öğretmen ve 15 kültür dersleri grubu toplam 32 öğretmen katılmıştır. Odak grup görüşmeleri ve bire bir görüşmeler yapılarak öğretmenlerin iş güvenliği ile ilgili bilgileri, okullarındaki iş güvenliği ile ilgili düşünceleri ve iş güvenliği tedbirleri dışındaki gizli tehlikelerin neler olduğu araştırılmıştır. Araştırmada Şişli ve Kâğıthane ilçesinde yer alan lise ve dengi okullar seçilmiştir. Yapılan çalışma sonucunda mesleki teknik öğretmenlerin iş güvenliği konusunda genel kültür dersleri öğretmenlerine göre işin gereği olarak daha çok bilgi sahibi oldukları ortaya çıkmıştır. Ayrıca, genel olarak mesleki teknik öğretmenlerin iş güvenliği ile ilgili tedbirlerin alınmasında pay sahibi oldukları görülmektedir. Okullarda iş güvenliği tedbirleri dışında kalan tehlikelerin belirlenmesinde ise daha çok öğrencilerle ilgili bir takım problemler ile güvenliğe yönelik farklı ve çeşitli görüşler ortaya çıkmaktadır.

Implementing a coping skills intervention for lab scientists in a SARS-CoV-2 Lab personal in Colombia.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
César Hernán Sierra Duque ◽  
Juan Carlos Santos Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Previous Experience ◽  
Mental Health Intervention ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Testing Facility

In April 2020, The Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia began operating the Gen-Core Laboratory, its COVID-19 testing facility. Since then, lab workers process more than a thousand daily tests, offering a priceless service to Colombia’s capital. However, their work does not come without a hassle: it has to be careful, precise and coordinated. Further, most of the team had no previous experience under these circumstances, amid a pandemic, having to follow strict safety measures. Hence, in September 2020, we were asked by the university’s Occupational Health and Safety Area to design and implement a Mental Health intervention as soon as possible. This text summarizes the process and describes the experience.

scholarly journals The Effect of Occupational Health and Safety Management on Performance in the Banking Sector, Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Gilbert Joshua Atteh Sewu ◽  
Emmanuel Gyabeng ◽  
Adelaide Angela Dadzie ◽  
Nana Kwame Nkrumah
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Statistical Relationships ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

A survey was conducted to investigate the impact of occupational health and safety measures (OHSMs) on the performance of Banks in Ghana. Questionnaires were administered to employees of various Banks in the country. Using a Likert scale, respondents were asked to assess the impact of OHSMs on the performance of their Banks. The reliability of the survey data collected was tested using Cronbach’s alpha. Subsequently, Pearson correlation and simple regression were used to understand the statistical relationships between variables in terms of the magnitude and the direction (positive or negative) and to determine the degree of variance among dependent and independent variables. Findings suggest that there was a slightly moderate positive correlation between OHSMs and performance of Banks. Although employees generally agreed that OHSMs were in practice, the measures should be improved and government should reinforce policies for the implementation of OHSMs and ensure compliance by the Banks.

scholarly journals Occupational Health and Safety Practices Assessment in Damietta Port, North Egypt

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Mokhtar S. Beheary ◽  
Ahmed Abdelaal ◽  
Samira M. Matar
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Safety System ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
And Control ◽  
Different Sources

Occupational, health and safety system (OHS) is a sensitive item for each organization. Health and safety is part of the business, just like production and quality. Therefore, it should be managed in the same way as other aspects of business. This study investigated the safety culture and behavior between the labors, assess the implemented safety system and evaluate the surround environmental workplace. Field data were collected from different sources, i.e. questionnaire, interview, personal observation and documentary evidence. From collected results, the occupational health and safety measures implemented in some workplaces are not sufficient and some workers are dissatisfied with the current occupational health and safety measures. Health and safety should be the concern of each worker in the organization and this can only be achieved when serious training and education is carried out. Also, monitoring, inspection and evaluate existing health and safety measures on regular basis is very important for improvement and control the risk to achieve occupational health for the port man-power.

Occupational Health and Safety in Human Resource Management Research

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liza Macasukit ◽  
Shaikha Al Mazrouei ◽  
Heera Al Kitbi
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Safety And Health

The topic of “Occupational Health and Safety” has been focused on as a main function of Human Resource Management. Occupational safety and health covers a wide range of activities and functions. This research paper looks at what health and safety refers to, why research should be conducted into it, and how it is helpful for organizations and employees, and for the human resource management as a whole. It is followed by a discussion on Occupational Safety and Health with emphasis on several sub-topics, which are elaborated upon. Light will be shed on various OSH issues, and how Human Resource Management deals with them. Besides, legal requirements for health and safety rules will be looked into, with a focus on proposed solutions to the mentioned issues. A comparison of safety measures in the global context will be compared with safety measures in the local context, to understand how different organizations handle safety. There are several recommendations for business practice as well as their implications. What is more, there are suggestions for future business research, especially in the area of Human Resource Management.   Keywords - Organizational Behavior, Occupational Health and Safety Human Research Management, descriptive design, United Arab Emirates

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