Abstract
The positive impact of the introduction of labor protection standards (OH&S) in the organization is recognized by governments, employers, and workers. However, knowledge of its effective use in small and medium-sized enterprises is still limited. This case study aims to provide a better understanding of how the implementation of integrated management systems (IMS) affects the improvement of the risk management process in the field of occupational safety in medium-sized businesses. Particular attention was paid to employee awareness of the effectiveness of risk management. The study was conducted in companies working in the field of solid waste management, certified in 2009 with IMS for quality–environment, health, and safety. The development of accidents before and after the introduction of IMS was analyzed, and Internet resources were used to describe the perception. Finally, it has been demonstrated that there has been an improvement in the accounting for accidents at work and that IMS has brought more involvement to risk management activities, but their participation has not yet been reached the desired level.
Highlights
The positive impact of the introduction of labor protection standards (OH&S) in the organization is recognized by governments, employers, and workers
The role of the image of the integration of managing risks in the health system and understanding of the perception of a risk management system is very important in order to transform it into an integrated health system and make a more efficient system
The introduction of integrated management systems enables the organization to achieve effective results in reducing risks and improving productivity, providing a better understanding of how management systems affect the management of occupational health risks in the organization, especially in SMEs
Summary
The positive impact of the introduction of labor protection standards (OH&S) in the organization is recognized by governments, employers, and workers. This case study aims to provide a better understanding of how the implementation of integrated management systems (IMS) affects the improvement of the risk management process in the field of occupational safety in medium-sized businesses. It is known that best practices in the field of occupational health and safety contribute to reducing the level of accidents of companies and, at the same time, improving working conditions. Despite the benefits of IMS when there are different standards given, in particular, ISO 45001 (ISO, 2018b), knowledge of how this contributes to improved health risk management in a small and mediumsized enterprise. The purpose of the article is to provide a better understanding of how the implementation of integrated management systems (IMS) affects the improvement of health risk management in mediumsized enterprises. To show how the implementation of integrated management systems (IMS) affects the improvement of the management process
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