Occupational Health And Safety Management Systems Research Articles

The Suitability Analysis of the Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) Application at the Budhi Asih Jakarta Hospital

Budhi Asih Hospital is one of the regional general hospitals (RSUD) in Jakarta. Accidents are often the result of negligence while working by medical personnel. Applying an occupational safety and health management system (OSHMS) according to standards can provide OSH guarantees for medical staff. The study aimed to find the suitability of the implementation of OSHMS with Government Regulation Number 50 of 2012 and the factors that influence the implementation of OSHMS in Budhi Asih Hospital. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection through checklist interviews on PP No. Indicators. 50 of 2012, interviews, observations, and documentation. The results showed that RSUD Budhi Asih implemented OSHMS according to Government Regulation No. 50 of 2012, namely 87%. It means that the suitability level is satisfactory. At the same time, some elements still need to be implemented, and factors that influence the implementation of OSHMS, namely elements of commitment to awareness of human resources, consistency of socialization from the HOSH team, infrastructure, and a budget that still needs to be improved. This study concludes that most Budhi Asih Hospitals have implemented OSHMS by Government Regulation 50 of 2012 in the excellent category. This research suggests that the management of the East Jakarta Budhi Asih Hospital evaluates elements that still need to be improved, such as socializing the application of OSH culture and reporting within the Budhi Asih Hospital environment.

Review of Occupational Health and Safety Management System and Hazards Controls in the Motion & Industrial Automation Products Manufacturing Industries

Occupational injuries are a major problem worldwide and affect all countries, particularly developing ones. In recent decades, the application of approaches such as the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) has led to the successful control of workplace injuries in high-income countries. The Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001 as a world- recognized OHSMS has gained considerable acceptance by a large number of organizations. However, few studies have examined the effectiveness of ISO 45001on safety performance in certified organizations. This study consisted of four sub-studies, and was conducted to explore the effect of ISO 45001on the occupational injury, safety climate, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices in ISO 45001-certified companies compared with a control group in Iran. ISO 45001practices were also examined in the certified companies, where interviews were conducted to explore the influencing factors on the effectiveness of ISO 45001. A negative binomial regression indicated no significant effect of ISO 45001certification on the occupational injury rate. The second sub-study applied a new safety climate questionnaire, and a hierarchical regression indicated that the safety climate was influenced by the implementation of ISO 45001and safety training. The third sub-study pointed to the better OHS practices of the certified companies compared with the control ones. The results also showed that adopting the ISO 45001standard improved the documentation for the management of OHS, but did not lead to continuous improvement in the required practices. The evaluation of the collected evidence revealed the main reasons for a poor safety culture. The interviewees emphasized the internal and external influencing factors in the effectiveness of OHSAS including commitment of top management and the enforcement of OHS legal requirements. It can be concluded that the implementation of ISO 45001in an organization is not a guarantee of improved safety performance and of the existence of a high-quality management system. This study suggests that certified companies should focus on proper improvement and maintenance of the implemented management systems by escalating their commitment to the requirements of the established management systems and by participating their employees in ISO 45001practices. This study also emphasized the importance of providing safety training for employees who work in the certified companies. These efforts may help the companies in the creation of a good safety culture and the transforming the paper systems into effective management systems to make improvement in OHS performance. The aim of this report to assess and evaluate the effective implementation of occupational health & management system and hazards controls in the Motion & Industrial Automation products manufacturing Industries as per the relevant ISO standards and hierarchy of hazards controls, which is a system used in industry to minimize or eliminate exposure to hazards. Falls, chemical spills, fire, explosions, working at height, confined space working, mechanical material handling, etc. are few kinds of incidents that can happen in a manufacturing environment. Such incidents are not only tragic and frequently fatal for workers, but also extremely expensive for the employers. Between worker’s compensation, regulatory penalties, reduced/diminished productivity and the costs of fixing or replacing damaged equipment, a single incident can financially devastate a business. To avoid industrial accidents / catastrophes, keep your people from harm, ensure manufacturing compliance, and protect your bottom line, you need to get serious about safety. Manufacturing Safety is everything organizations does to ensure the physical well-being of the workers in the manufacturing facility or facilities. Manufacturing Safety is also about more than checking a few boxes or putting up ‘safety first’ signage.  Manufacturing Safety keeps people alive and unharmed.  Manufacturing Safety is also tied to workforce productivity.  Manufacturing Safety is an essential form of risk management.  Manufacturing Safety is a legal requirement.  Manufacturing Safety and Profitability go hand-in-hand. Safe companies perform better and sustain in the business longer that unsafe companies.

The Occupational Safety and Health Management in the National Defence System - Structural Architecture

Abstract This paper aims to describe the context and some theoretical approaches needed to analyze and justify the need to implement an occupational safety and health management system (OSHMS) in the National Defense System (NDS). The specialized literature includes a very small number of articles and no concrete approaches regarding OSHM in the field of national defense can be identified. As a result, a brief analysis of the main aspects that can be the subject of much more in-depth studies regarding the specific issue in this field was considered appropriate. The first part of this article includes a description of the specific context of NDS, whose objectives are constantly adapted to the dynamics of economic, geo-political and security factors that are constantly changing. Next, the most eloquent theoretical approaches related to OSHMS and risk management that could be adapted to NDS are mentioned. The final part of this paper is intended to be a proposed structural architecture of OSHMS in NDS. The form proposed by the group of authors is based on a detailed analysis of the literature in the field of OSH corroborated with the experiences acquired throughout the academic and in the military field of the members of the drafting group.

Development and psychometric evaluation of an occupational health and safety performance tool for manufacturing companies

BackgroundThe occupational health and safety (OHS) performance of organizations maybe affected by internal and external factors. According to a literature review, standardized tools for studying these factors are limited. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to examine psychometric properties of a tool for evaluating OHS performance. The tool was used to investigate the relationship between the identified OHS performance influencing factors and occupational injury. MethodsThe questionnaire developed through conducting a literature review about the OHS performance and constructing a question pool. The number of items was reduced to 93 after performing a screening process. Sixteen OHS scholars offered feedback on the tool's phrasing and applicability to check face and content validity. Test-retest reliability was examined through intraclass correlation coefficients. 850 questionnaires were distributed at 12 manufacturing companies in the West Azerbaijan province in Iran, 600 valid questionnaires were returned. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted to assess construct validity. Criterion validity was investigated by measuring agreement between its OHS performance scores and occupational injury. A set of regression analyses examined the variables associated with OHS influencing factors. ResultsValidity analysis revealed that 93 items had an excellent content validity ratio (>0.79) and content validity index (>0.47). The exploratory factor analysis resulted in eleven OHS performance factors. Thirty-three items were removed because of inadequate reliability. The result of confirmatory factor analysis showed that the OHS performance model is satisfactory. The final 60-item scale's reliability score was 0.96. The safety system was identified as the main influencing factor (3.54 ± 0.65). Participants with more safety training reported more injuries. Safety training and injury experiences, company size, and occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) adoption affected OHS performance influencing factors. Occupational injuries were linked to company size (OR = 1.39, CI = 1.06–1.82), whereas the absence of OHSMS was connected with an increased risk of occupational injury (OR = 0.09, CI = 0.02–0.55). ConclusionsThe developed tool had satisfactory psychometric properties for assessing OHS performance in manufacturing companies. OHS performance could be improved by implementing safety systems and focusing more on incentive programs. Implementing the requirements of an OHSMS may improve the OHS performance and decrease occupational injuries.

Rigidity in crisis: The impact of OHSAS 18001 certification on production repurposing during COVID‐19

AbstractIt is important for firms to repurpose production responsively during a crisis such as the COVID‐19 pandemic, to seize the market opportunity and create social value. However, occupational health and safety (OHS) can also be a concern in a crisis, and adherence to OHS management systems can undermine a firm's responsiveness in repurposing decision making. We adopt the “capability–rigidity” lens to construct a connection between OHS management standards (i.e., OHSAS 18001) and firms’ adaptation responsiveness. After sampling 734 listed Chinese manufacturing firms, our match‐based analysis reveals that firms certified with OHSAS 18001 were less responsive during COVID‐19 in terms of production repurposing than those without the certification. Yet, certain experience, namely, prepandemic manufacturing of related products, experience of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic, and being geographically located close to firms that produced medical supplies, could attenuate this effect. We discuss the implications of our findings in the context of and adding to the literature on safety management, certified management standards, and organizational adaptation and learning.

Evaluation of effectiveness and improvement factors of occupational health and safety management system in the Republic of Korea Navy based on AHP-entropy and IPA.

The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has applied Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), but the effectiveness of OHSMS is being questioned due to continuous industrial accidents that continue to occur. Although OHSMS, which has been generally applied in enterprises, has more potential for improper implementation in the military, there are few studies on OHSMS in the military. Therefore, this study verified the effectiveness of OHSMS in the ROKN and derived improvement factors. This study was conducted in a two-step process. First, we surveyed 629 workers at the ROKN workplaces to confirm the effectiveness of OHSMS by comparing occupational health and safety (OHS) efforts according to whether OHSMS was applied and the period of application. Second, 29 naval OHSMS experts evaluated the factors for improving OHSMS using two decision-making tools: Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)-entropy and Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA). The study results indicate that the OHS efforts of OHSMS-applied workplaces were similar to that of unapplied. Also, no better OHS efforts were identified in workplaces with more extended OHSMS application periods. There were five improvement factors of OHSMS applied to the ROKN workplaces, with the highest weight in the following order: consultation and participation of workers; resources; competence; hazard identification and risk assessment; and organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities. The effectiveness of OHSMS in the ROKN was insufficient. Therefore, the ROKN needs focused improvement efforts on the five requirements to implement OHSMS practically. These results can be helpful information for the ROKN to apply OHSMS more effectively for industrial safety.

Comparative Analysis Research of Safety Climate Assessment in the Jababeka Manufacturing Industry

Introduction: The manufacturing industry transforms various materials, substances, or components into new products using mechanical, physical, or chemical forces. Safety climate refers to the perception of workers of prioritizing safety over organizational goals in the workplace. PT A, B, and C are manufacturing companies located in the Jababeka area. This study aims to identify the main factors that influence the perception of workers of safety climate in PT A, B, and C. Methods: A quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted in August 2021 to analyze the safety climate of three companies. This study focused on various factors, such as leadership, risk management, implementation of occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS), regulation, management commitment, worker engagement, and worker competence. The sample size consisted of 330 workers selected from the three companies using the Lemeshow formula from a total of 1500 workers using the cluster sampling technique with the analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. Results: The results showed that risk management had the lowest score among the safety climate sub-variable for the three companies. Conclusion: The ANOVA test revealed a significant relationship among the safety climate variables. Furthermore, it is necessary to prioritize management in terms of policy and administration by involving all departments.

Integrated management systems and organizational performance: a multidimensional perspective

To foster competitive advantages, many organizations have implemented quality management systems (QMS), environment management systems (EMS) and occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) with a predisposition to integrate them. Thus, the objective of this article was to propose a mathematical model capable of measuring the workers’ perception of the impacts of integrated management systems on the organizational performance of a large company. For this, a questionnaire derived from a systematic literature review was applied. For data analysis, Cluster Analysis was used to group the observable variables. Subsequently, Factor Analysis (FA) was performed to determine the factor loads and the percentage of explanation of the items. Finally, it was implemented Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to measure the confluences between latent and observable variables and validate the theoretical model. The results showed that the items were grouped according to similarity through three dimensions associated with QMS, EMS and OHSMS, and that multidimensional FA explained latent traits in 73%. SEM parameters achieved excellent adjustment rates. The contribution of this study is in the validation of the theoretical structure (SEM) that explains how the Integrated Management System is perceived by workers.

Occupational health and safety management systems: opportunities and challenges

This study aimed to support researchers’ reflective analysis and to identify unexplored topics as possibilities for future research with practical importance about occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMSs). The paper investigates OHSMSs literature by assessing the development of the field and identifying evolution patterns and gaps. With a qualitative approach, this systematic review was developed with the adoption of bibliographic procedures and action research. The intervention instrument ProKnow-C, a structured process guided by the constructivist perspective, was used. 3,130 studies were analyzed. Based on the results, the paper identified prolific authors and the most studied economic sectors. The evolution of safety management systems goals is explained and the evolutionary movement of the systems is compared to Bititci´s. A literature map was illustrated to show the frequency that the aspects related to OHSMSs are being explored. It indicates that integrated systems and ergonomic aspects are the most discussed topics. Furthermore, there is a shortage of longitudinal studies. It is noteworthy to mention that ergonomic indicators are being introduced into OHSMSs and their correlation is a promising topic to be explored. The use of data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning has grown significantly and quickly and has contributed to the evolution of the area. We conclude that developing OHSMS by respecting the decision maker's knowledge throughout the process, incorporating ergonomic aspects and using AI methods is a challenge that will contribute to the advancement of OHSMSs.

Improvement of the safe work system

Purpose. To improve the approach to the development of a safe work system, one of the important elements of the occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) of employees at an enterprise. Methodology. The research is based on the Safe Systems of Work, which combines the content of safe procedures, which are determined taking into account the content of the workers production task when performing production activities, his/her competence in understanding the technological process and characteristics involved technological equipment. Findings. To reduce occupational diseases and industrial injuries at enterprises, it is proposed to implement the Safe Systems of Work (SSW) of 5 steps: analyse, summarize, anticipate, support, improve, which will make it possible to identify occupational risks (OR) and justify the feasibility of reducing their impact on the worker during the performance of production activities. For the implementation of each step, a corresponding procedure is provided, which allows ensuring their implementation. It is proposed to carry out the OR evaluation procedure according to the Tree Trunk Analysis model, which is a section of the trunk of a tree divided into six parts which characterize the dangerous factors that affect the activity of the employee, the functioning of the technological equipment and the environment. A feature of the proposed approach is the establishment of zones of interaction between the following components of the proposed SSW: the worker and technological equipment, the worker and the environment, as well as the environment and technological equipment, which characterize the specified external and internal factors of influence on the SSW. Originality. The approach to the organization of SSW to reduce the level of OR during the performance of production activities has been improved based on the improvement of the OR management process, the identification of external and internal dangerous factors that affect the level of OR, the probability of the occurrence of a dangerous event and its degree of severity, taking into account changes, over time, in the conditions of performing professional activities: during stable work, during an emergency situation, during an accident and during martial law. Practical value. Improved labour protection instructions or maps of safe production processes can be applied at enterprises with the aim of better perception by employees of labour safety requirements and improvement of document flow at the workplace.

Identification and analysis of barriers to the effectiveness of ISO 45001 certification in Chinese certified organisations: A DEMATEL-ISM approach

Since an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) provides a systematic framework for an organisation to manage occupational health and safety (OHS) risks and opportunities, an increasing number of organisations regard the implementation of an OHSMS as a tool to promote their sustainability. However, there is no consensus on whether the various types of certified OHSMSs, including ISO 45001, can achieve the intended outcomes. Therefore, it is urgent to study the factors that hinder the effective implementation of OHSMSs and the relationships between them, in order to provide guidance for improving the effectiveness of ISO 45001 certification. According to institutional theory, resource-based view, and stakeholder theory, this study identifies sixteen barriers to the effectiveness of ISO 45001 certification in the five aspects of motivation, tangible resources, intangible resources, skills and certification organisations, based on an extensive review of the literature. The study applies an integrated DEMATEL and ISM method to analyse the influence of different barriers on the effectiveness of ISO 45001 certification and the influence paths between them using the evaluation data obtained from ten experts inside and outside certified organisations. This study's findings show that employees' lack of awareness of or negative attitude towards OHS, lack of safety culture, and employee participation are the most important factors. In addition, this study concludes that inadequate internal motivation, lack of top management commitment and support, OHS policy, and financial resources within an organisation and barriers from certification organisations are the root- and deep-influence factors that can affect other factors in the process of OHSMS implementation. The findings play a better guiding role for different participants, such as organisations, third-party certification organisations, and government regulatory agencies, in developing and implementing effective measures to improve the effectiveness of ISO 45001 certification, which can effectively support an organisation's sustainable development strategy.

The Analysis of the ISO 45001: 2018 Implementation Towards the Performance of Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) at ABC Inc.

ABC Inc. is a company infield of total services for the palm oil mill industry, as a supplier of various instruments and equipment for factories and receives repair services for various palm oil mill instrumentations, such as boilers, hydraulic systems, heavy equipment, and generator sets. The company itself has been implemented and has been certified for ISO 45001: 2018. The purpose of this research was to identify how the impact of ISO 45001: 2018 implementation on the employees of. ABC Inc. in the technical operations division. Then, the fishbone diagram analysis method was used in this research to determine whether the process had been within the limits of statistical control and had been within the limits of specification or tolerance. In conclusion, there were obstacles to fulfilling the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) Process clause such as workers who did not fully have an awareness of the importance of running the company's OHSMS, lack of manpower in the HSQ/ISO department, and had not fully identified incidents, non-conformity and corrective actions for several company environments. Keywords: ISO 45001: 2018, OHSMS, Performance Analysis, Company, Employee

International Management System Standards Related to Occupational Safety and Health: An Updated Literature Survey

The implementation of an international management system (IMS) in any organization (or part thereof) creates an efficient framework regarding the sustainable development and the review of processes required to manage occupational safety and health (OSH) efficaciously. Moreover, Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) standards identify requirements regarding OSH management systems, with the aim of enabling an organization to adopt dynamic policy and objectives that take into consideration lawful requirements relating to OSH risks (e.g., safe and healthy workplaces, prevention of work-related injuries, etc.). This article extends the research and the results of a previous study of ours and comparatively presents (a) the main IMS standards concerning OSHMS and (b) the statistical results and new findings of an updated literature survey for additional time intervals (i.e., the years 1995–2005 and 2018–2020), ultimately covering the entire period of the years 1995–2020. Thus, the main targets of the study were (i) the implementation and comparative presentation of OSHMS standards, (ii) the reinforcement of their application at the worksites of any organization, and (iii) the development of a new ameliorated OSH management system model based on the knowledge from the literature review. On the other hand, some dominant results and findings are the following: (a) The industrial sector and construction sector demonstrate the highest percentage of OSHMS utilization. (b) The OHSAS 18001 standard remains the most frequent OSHMS standard even though, despite the fact that the ISO 45001:2018 is a recently developed OSHMS, it presents a considerable percentage distribution with reference to the total OSHMS articles despite its brief lifespan. (c) An effectual IMS OSHMS must merge various management systems, such as OSH (safety and health), QMS (quality), and EMS (environmental). (d) Organizations and businesses of any kind and any size can certainly develop and implement OSHMS standards. (e) Some substantial barriers to the implementation of an OSHMS standard are the high cost vis à vis implementation and management, the difficulty for the employees to realize its significance in OSH, and the complicatedness of combining different standards. (f) Occupational epidemiology must be one of the main features of an OSHMS standard. (g) Governments, employers, and employees admit day after day that the effectiveness of applying OSHMS standards at the organization level is considerable for decreasing the occupational hazards and risks and also for raising productivity.

The Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) Application in the R.O.K. Navy and Improvement Plan

The Republic of Korea Navy is applying OHSMS (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) to 3 type of units(repair, engineer, ammunition) for workplace safety. Several studies have argued that implementing OHSMS in the workplace is problematic and that measures are needed to improve its effectiveness. Moreover, since OHSMS focuses on corporate safety, it should be adequately reviewed when applied to the military, but studies have not been conducted yet. This study aims to confirm the effectiveness of the Navy's OHSMS and to identify improvement measures. We surveyed 599 members of the units to determine the impact of OHSMS on unit safety conditions (systems, management, activities). For engineer and ammunition units, the safety conditions were compared according to whether they were OHSMS certified. In the repair units without the OHSMS non-certified comparator, the safety conditions according to the OHSMS application period were compared. To confirm the improvement plan of OHSMS, we surveyed 29 Naval OHSMS experts and analyzed IPA (Importance-performance Analysis) and AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process). There was no statistical difference in the level of safety conditions according to whether OHSMS was applied and the operating period, so the effectiveness of OHSMS could not be confirmed. The Navy's OHSMS needed gradual improvement due to its low overall performance. In particular, there was an urgent need for improvement in 1.organizational roles, responsibilities, 2.consultation and participation of members, 3.support, and 4.capabilities. Among them, consultation and participation of members was rated the most as a result of importance weight analysis through AHP. In this study, the effectiveness of the Navy's OHSMS has not been confirmed, and consultation and participation of members was a vital improvement factor. This can be used as basic data for the practical application of OHSMS in the Navy in the future. Keywords: OHSMS, Military Health and safety, Navy, IPA, AHP

Prioritization of leading operational indicators in occupational safety and health

New approaches are necessary to ensure the effectiveness of an occupational safety and health management system (OSHMS), which include the development of new methods that would facilitate the measurement of the proactive operational status. This study addresses the development of a tool that contains leading operational indicators in occupational safety and health (OSH), with the main objective of prioritizing these indicators according to the consensual opinion of groups of experts. The Delphi method was applied to this manageable list to prioritize the indicators through three rounds, and consensus was obtained on which indicators are most relevant, both for each individual group of experts and for all experts. This tool allows each company to customize the indicators that are most appropriate for its own reality by considering the report of these indicators. This tool can be a part of a safety dashboard model and considers only the most relevant indicators.

An occupational health and safety management system framework for lean process industries: an interpretive structural modelling approach

Purpose The manufacturing sector has been observing various benefits by the implementation of lean manufacturing practices. However, the manufacturing sector has neglected the significance of health and safety management system implementation. The purpose of this research is to propose and validate an occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) framework based on critical success factors and their relationships in the lean manufacturing organizations. Design/methodology/approach A critical literature review was conducted to identify the success factors of OHSMS. Subsequently, a questionnaire survey and semi-structured interviews were conducted with experts from process industries to consolidate the critical success factors. After consolidating the critical success factors, relationships among critical success factors were established with the help of interpretive structural modelling using a team of 12 experts from industry and academia. These established relationships helped in proposing the hierarchical implementation framework. Finally, the validation of the proposed implementation framework was carried out using structural equation modelling (SEM). Findings This study has identified nine broader critical success factors for implementation of OHSMS in lean manufacturing organizations, especially the process industry. Subsequently, this study has proposed an OHSMS framework with nine broader critical success factors to implement in lean manufacturing organizations. Finally, the proposed framework has been validated using SEM with an appropriate sample size. Practical implications This study is helpful to the organizations to implement OHSMS without losing the essence of lean manufacturing strategy. This study has proposed a framework for implementation of OHSMS in the lean manufacturing organizations, especially process industry sector. This study also provided confidence to the organization through the validation of proposed framework in the process industry. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is first of its kind in this field of OHSMS in lean manufacturing organizations, especially the process industry. This study has involved both academicians and industry experts to bring more robust outcomes. This study proposed a unique framework to implement OHSMS in lean manufacturing organizations. This study has considered a comprehensive literature to develop a framework for OHSMS in lean manufacturing organizations. An implementation framework was proposed by considering both the academicians’ and industry professionals’ opinions. The proposed framework was statistically validated. This will be helpful in effective implementation of OHSMS strategy in lean manufacturing organizations, especially process industry sector.

A Fuzzy Risk Assessment Model for Small Scale Construction Work

Occupational risk assessment is important for providing employees with a safe and healthy work environment. When compared with other industries, the construction industry poses a higher risk for accidents due to the variety and complexity of skills required for different types of work in the sector. Small-sized construction sites have a higher risk of occupational injury. Countries without occupational safety and health (OSH) enforcement pose an additional risk increasing the need of an effective and easy-to-apply risk assessment approach. This research aims to develop and study an easy to apply risk assessment model for small-scale construction sites. The method includes opinions from experts on safety, checklists to estimate the possibility of occurrence of accidents, the identification of current site-specific safety levels, the severity of risk, and safety barriers. The model uses both historical data and fuzzy approaches to calculate risk level and was applied to four different construction sites in North Cyprus. Results reveal the risk level for each accident type and the aggregate safety level of the construction sites. Falling from height was identified as the most common accident type with the highest risk level. This study contributes to the development of sustainable OSH management systems for construction companies by highlighting the measures that must be taken to reduce occupational accidents.

Emergency preparedness and response in palm oil mill and investigation of the employees' emergency preparedness knowledge and attitude

AbstractSeveral legislations and standards have listed emergency preparedness and response (EPR) in palm oil mills as one of the requirements. EPR effectiveness depends on the knowledge and attitude of an individual. This study evaluated the EPR in a palm oil mill (POM) company and investigated the employees' emergency preparedness (EP), knowledge, and attitude. The potential emergency occurrences were identified through hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control (HIRARC). Meanwhile, the current EPR practices were assessed through the Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) emergency management checklist and the EP exercises. A social survey provided the data on the EP knowledge and attitude among the employees. There were two high‐risk level work activities: welding and conveyor maintenance, rated at 12 and 16, respectively. The mill did not provide three elements of the 10 minimum requirements listed in the OSHMS guidelines. The EP exercises were successfully conducted. 63.5% of the respondents scored a moderate level of EP knowledge. A positive attitude toward EPR was found. There was no significant relationship between EP knowledge and attitude. The EPR practices in this POM company need improvement and enhancement, including the EP knowledge and attitude among the employees.

Planning Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) Based on The Covid-19 Pandemic Guidance at So Good Food Dairy Company

Companies need an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) culture based on a new life guidance during the Covid-19 pandemic. The application of OSH at So Good Food Dairy Company is moderate, though there are no control measures to minimize this risk. This study further aimed to analyze the application of OSH in the workplace and determine the implementation of the OSH Management System (OSHMS). Furthermore, it focused on identifying the probability of accidents at each workstation and proposed risk mitigation plans and anticipatory steps. Questionnaires were then administered to collect primary data from 62 respondents at the So Good Food Dairy Company’s processing, filling, packing, and storage workstations. Similarly, secondary data were obtained from documented information about the company’s OSH. All the respondents provided valid answers with a Cronbach alpha value of 0.9671, considered very reliable. Moreover, the questionnaire responses showed that So Good Food Dairy Company was rated highly by workers. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) was used to identify the factors causing work accidents and Risk Priority Number (RPN), while recommendations for improvement were made based on the Hazard Identification Risk Assessment & Risk Control (HIRARC) principles. A total of 12 probability accidents were observed in processing, four in filling and packing, and six in storage. Therefore, this study proposes an OSH design that includes an OSHMS planning based on clauses ISO 45001:2018 and ISO/PAS 45005:2020. Additionally, seven OSH programs and a risk mitigation road map using the Pareto Chart principle to set priorities were recommended.

중대재해 예방을 위한 안전보건관리체계의 공시 항목 연구

The Serious Accidents Punishment Act was enacted in a surprise move to raise corporate managers' interest and awareness of fatal accidents, effective on January 2022. The government policy to reduce serious disasters by punishments has significant limitations. Thus, it is important to conduct a study on estimating industrial accident costs in the safety and health management system so that companies can voluntarily check the workplace realities. In order to strengthen the occupational safety and health (OSH) management system, this study focuses on the development of safety accident cost disclosure items, estimating industrial accident loss costs, both direct and indirect. The OSH disclosure items can be divided into general information of companies, OSH management system, OSH budget and expenses, certification status, and corporate industrial accident information. And also the OSH disclosure survey form was developed.