Abstract

Research in the field of management of the occupational safety and health system indicates that legislation, implementation of established rules, measures and standards on working conditions, their integration into the existing management system, as well as their constant harmonization with socio-economic and technical-technological changes occupy a significant place in it. In this regard, the research is aimed at analyzing the importance of the impact of the legal framework and the application of standards as influential factors in the management of the health and safety system at work, based on the views of employees. In accordance with the established goal, the research presented in the paper was carried out using the survey method, on a sample of 202 employees in textile industry in Southeastern Serbia. The software program SPSS 21.0 was used for statistical data analysis. The obtained results indicate that there is a connection between the importance of the influence of the legal framework and the application of standards as influential factors in the management of the health and safety system at work, and thus the safety of employees. The results indicate that the implementation of safety laws, standards and procedures is the most effective way to improve employee safety. The methods used in the research can be applied to more effectively manage the quality of the work environment and work processes.

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