Occupational Health System Research Articles

Integrated Management Systems: The Case of a Penitentiary in the State of Paraíba

Objective: The objective of this article is to evaluate how the Procurador Romero Nóbrega Penitentiary, in Patos - PB, has internalized in its administration practices an integrated perspective of its ISO 14001 environmental management, ISO 9001 quality and OHSAS 18001 occupational health and safety systems. Theoretical reference: An Integrated Management System (IMS) acts in the interconnection of other systems, aiming to achieve planned management of the execution of services in order to satisfy the internal and external needs of organizations, bringing together information and experiences from different areas in a single environment of work. This integration comprises a tool capable of discovering specific paths to be followed to achieve the desired objectives, in addition to creating an organizational culture of permanent or continuous improvement in its activities. Method: As a methodology, a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive approach was used to understand how prison management occurs in terms of the incorporation of management systems. Results and conclusion: The study showed that the penitentiary does not comply with the penal executive norm and, with regard to the management system models studied, the unit internally needs investment in its structure, in its human capital and, in the external context, more public policies to achieve sustainable management. Implications of the research: The research is of great relevance to the prison system and the academic world, showing the possibility of making penal units sustainable, aggregating management systems and enhancing the achievement of prison sustainability. Originality/value: Scientific production in Brazil on the implementation of sustainable prisons is incipient, therefore, the research seeks to contribute to helping gaps in the thematic literature, as well as drawing the State's attention to alternatives for the prison system by integrating systems with sustainability goals, respecting environmental, social, economic and human values.

Do safety management system standards indicate safer operations? Evidence from the OHSAS 18001 occupational health and safety standard

Problem definitionGiven the enormous disruptions and costs of occupational injuries, companies and buyers are increasingly looking to voluntary occupational health and safety standards to improve worker safety. Yet because these standards only require implementing certain processes and procedures, it is largely unknown whether certification actually conveys superior safety performance. We examine this relationship in the context of the OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management system standard. Methodology/resultsWe analyze proprietary certification data over 1995 to 2016 from some of the world’s largest certification bodies and establishment-level injury data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and find that U.S. establishments certified to OHSAS 18001 tend to be safer workplaces. OHSAS 18001 attracts establishments with fewer injury and illness cases than comparable establishments (a selection effect). Using propensity score matching and a difference-in-differences approach, we estimate that OHSAS 18001 certification reduces the total number of illness and injury cases by 20 percent and illness and injury cases associated with job transfers or restrictions by 24 percent. Managerial implicationsOur results indicate that becoming certified to a safety management standard can lead to meaningful improvements in workplace safety, and that OHSAS 18001 certification is a credible indicator of superior average safety performance, an important insight for buyers and suppliers. Given that OHSAS 18001 is the basis for the newer ISO 45001 standard that has quickly become the world’s third-most popular management system standard, this study provides promising evidence that ISO 45001 will also prove effective in distinguishing safer workplaces.

Evaluation of Occupational Safety in Restoration Projects of Historic Buildings: Risk Analysis with Selected Projects

Restoration works in historical buildings, which have gained importance in Türkiye in recent years, have unique risks in terms of occupational safety. Employees in this sector are exposed to many different risks during the restoration of historical building projects, and ensuring occupational safety is an important problem for the sector. In order to find a solution to this problem, a comprehensive examination of historical building projects was made in terms of occupational safety during the restoration process. Within the scope of the study every stage of the three different restoration projects was examined in terms of occupational safety. In line with this research, job safety analysis was performed by dividing the steps in the restoration projects into groups. The risks in the construction sites were determined and precautions were presented to eliminate or reduce these risks. As a result, the risks that may occur during the restoration phase of a historical building are shown in detail together with the prevention methods. It is expected that if the stakeholders of restoration projects integrate the information presented into their occupational health and safety systems, it will contribute to the improvement in the processes and there will be a decrease in the frequency of work accidents.

ANALISIS RISIKO K3 PADA MAINTENANCE MESIN FINAL PRESS MENGGUNAKAN METODE SWIFT

This study aims to determine the hazards that arise as a result of the final press machine maintenance process and to provide a solution to the existing hazards in the form of safeguards or recommendations for improvement. The method used in this study is the SWIFT (Structural What If Analysis) method, which is a technique for identifying the dangers of a questioning approach using the what if keyword. System design is carried out to evaluate the company's occupational safety and health system by examining the causes and implementing corrective solutions. In this paper, the results of this study were carried out using a qualitative method by conducting an analysis on maintenance activities for the final press machine which resulted in risks with different levels, namely 13 medium priorities, 3 low priorities and 4 lowest priorities with the conclusion that the medium priority would be recommended for system improvement because it has the highest priority value which aims to prevent and reduce the risk level of work accidents in the final press machine maintenance process. Suggestions for companies to pay more attention to the safety and health of workers in order to achieve a comfortable and safe work system for workers by providing PPE, and there needs to be an emphasis on implementing efforts to control work accidents for workers to minimize the risk of work accidents.

Analysis of Potential Hazards Using the HIRADC Approach and Methods Job Safety Analysis on The Practical Process at The Department of Environmental Health

The Physics, Industrial Sanitation, and Occupational Safety Laboratory, also known to be the Health Department's Workshop Environment at the Ministry of Health Jakarta II Health Polytechnic, is part of the laboratory standards established through the Decree of the Minister of Health Number: HK.03.05/IV/14354.I/2010 concerning Health Personnel Education Laboratory Standards. To keep up with service standards or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in a laboratory and follow the Occupational Health and Safety management system following PP No. 50 of 2012 concerning the Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems, the supporting facilities and infrastructure therefore require more effective and efficient attention. The objective of this study is to implement the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and the HIRADC method to evaluate potential health and safety hazards at the Jakarta II Health Polytechnic Workshop. The result based on analysis and discussion using the JSA approach of the risk level research at the Department of Environmental Health workshop showed that 11% had a high-risk level, 28% had a medium-risk level, and 61% had a low-risk level. The highest risk is in the practical work of making slabs and testing insecticides for open joints using fogging and insecticides. The control provided is based on a control hierarchy, and it entails providing enough complete PPE in accordance with the risk of hazard and supervising the use of PPE during preparation and until the practicum process is complete.

Recognition of COVID-19 with occupational origin: a comparison between European countries

ObjectivesThis study aims to present an overview of the formal recognition of COVID-19 as occupational disease (OD) or injury (OI) across Europe.MethodsA COVID-19 questionnaire was designed by a task group...

Analisis Penerapan Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (SMK3) di PT. Air Liquide Indonesia – Plant Cilegon Tahun 2023

Occupational health and safety are things that cannot be separated from carrying out work, occupational health and safety are very important factors to pay attention because someone who is working is not in good health or has an accident which will have an impact on themselves, their family, and the company where they work. To handle and overcome the dangers that exist in the workplace, it is necessary to implement an occupational health and safety management system in accordance with Republic of Indonesia Government Regulation No. 50 of 2012 concerning the Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. This research aims to determine the implementation of OH&S Management System at PT Air Liquide Indonesia – Plant Cilegon. This research is a type of qualitative research that uses the case study method. The method for collecting data is by using measuring instruments in the form of interview guides and observation sheets. There is 5 informants for this research. Data processing and analysis through transcription, sorting, classification, and content analysis processes. The research results show that PT Air Liquide Indonesia – Plant Cilegon has an OH&S policy in the form of 12 life saving rules. K3 planning is prepared based on identifying potential hazards using Job Safety Environment Analysis (JSEA). The implementation of the K3 plan is carried out by all parties under the responsibility of the HSE department. K3 monitoring and evaluation is carried out by Safety Flash and internal audits once a year. The review is carried out with related parties once a year and improving SMK3 performance focuses on what is lacking.

1.Q. Workshop: Work, health, and migration: understanding the health impacts of precarious and exploitative work

Abstract The ILO estimates that of the 169 international migrant workers globally, the largest share resides in Europe, where increasing numbers are at substantial risk of precarious, exploitative, and hazardous work conditions. While the right to health and decent work of migrants is recognised by European member states, COVID-19 has exposed how some low-wage migrant workers are compelled to accept exploitative and precarious employment terms and conditions, with implications for their health. The vulnerability of migrants to labour exploitation is influenced by both personal factors (such as age and gender) as well as situational factors (such as risk environments across the migration journey and national legislation). Hazardous, precarious, and exploitative work is an entrenched driver of poor health. Data show that low-wage migrant workers have higher injury and mortality rates compared to host workers and face barriers to occupational and mainstream health and vaccination systems. In this workshop, we will discuss the patterns of precarious work and labour exploitation in migrants residing in Europe, physical and mental health effects of labour exploitation, research and policy gaps, and models of good practice to ensure that the health and rights of migrant workers are protected. Workshop plan The workshop will start with 10-minute presentations by each of the 4 speakers (including a short Q&A after each talk). This will then move into a 20-minute audience discussion centred around exploring how to foster intersectoral collaboration across the work, migration, and health research communities to begin addressing some of the evidence and policy gaps in the European region. Key messages • Migrant workers have worse health outcomes than native workers, including higher rates of occupational injury and deaths. • Labour exploitation is an important social determinant of health among migrants which requires greater recognition in research and practice.

A Model Proposal for Measuring Performance in Occupational Health and Safety in Forest Fires

This study endeavors to prioritize occupational health and safety (OHS) accomplishments across ten forest management directorates in a specified province of Turkey, utilizing multi-criteria decision-making techniques (MCDMT). In a rigorous evaluation across four applied methodologies, the alternative P5 (amount of risk before measures) consistently exhibited superior performance. A notable emphasis of this research lies in the employment of a sophisticated OHS performance model, developed herein, to critically assess the OHS performance within these forest management directorates. In our evaluations, static variables such as land use and land cover, slope, vegetation type, soil characteristics, and distance from highways and human settlements were considered. Similarly, dynamic variables including temperature, wind speed and direction, and humidity were also factored in. Our findings corroborate the substantial ramifications, both tangible and intangible, of workplace accidents, hence underscoring the imperativeness of extensive, inter-industrial research initiatives geared towards effective accident prevention. This research is particularly focused on fortifying accident prevention measures in the arena of occupational health and safety during forest fires—an area with substantial economic and social implications, and of escalating importance in light of the expanding prominence of clean energy sources. Specifics pertaining to the forest fire rate within the studied directorates, as well as the criteria bearing the most and least impact as determined by this study, will be explicated in the full text, accompanied by their corresponding percentage values. Through the employment of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (F-AHP), and the Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluations (PROMETHEE) method, this study demonstrates the efficacy of MCDMTs in assessing and categorizing OHS performance, hence contributing valuable insights to managers, OHS experts, and future research undertakings. In conclusion, this research concentrates on the formulation of employee-centric occupational health and safety systems, with a specific emphasis on forest fires. The proposed OHS performance index model represents a tool of exceptional potential in the evaluation of performance measurement, while addressing uncertainties across diverse sectors. This underscores the urgency of addressing health and sustainability issues within economic, social, and ecological domains through the rigorous examination and implementation of effective OHS practices.

Sustainability of GUINÉ-BISSAU-Application of the action of Standards ISO 9001, 14001, 26000 and 45001

Sustainability represents one of the greatest challenges of the millennium. Many countries have already implemented ISO standards on Management, Quality, Environment and Occupational Safety and Health systems. In Guinea-Bissau, the poor quality of management, forest deforestation, the extinction of several species of fauna and flora, the difficulties of collecting and treating waste, the non-compliance by companies with occupational safety and health standards, and the lack of business ethics in the process of operationalizing the activities of companies, aroused the interest in showing the relevance of the implementation of ISO standards - Quality Management (9001), Environment (14001), Safety and Health at Work (45001) and Social Responsibility (26000) in this country. The implementation of ISO standards in Guinea-Bissau will oblige organizations to comply with quality standards that will contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of Guineans and the sustainability of the planet.

Evaluation Of Occupational Health And Safety Management System At Haji Hospital Medan

The Haji Hospital Medan’s implementation of SMK3 is not in accordance with the Standard Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 66 of 2016, where the Haji Hospital Medan still has problems implementing the Occupational Health and Safety system, and does not yet have a supervisor to supervise so that OHS-Hospital reporting and recording goes well. The researcher intends to examine the OHS-Hospital management system's inputs, processes, outputs, and outcomes at Haji Hospital Medan. The descriptive research approach was observational in nature, requiring field observations. In-depth interviews were used in qualitative research. The study's findings indicated that if there were clear SOPs and rules, the input from the OHS-Hospital management system at Haji Hospital Medan was good, the process of the OHS-Hospital management system at Haji Hospital Medan itself was not optimal where there was still a lack of Human Resources in the OHS-Hospital field and lack of concern employees of the OHS-Hospital program so that the OHS-Hospital program does not run optimally, The output of the OHS-Hospital management system at Medan Haji General Hospital has not worked optimally, where recording and reporting do not go well, therefore the output of the OHS-Hospital management system at Medan Haji Hospital Medan has become unsatisfactory, because many of the programs are not functioning as they should.Conclusion The OHS-Hospital Management System at Haji Hospital Medan was still lacking and not fully running well. It was recommended to increase guidance and supervision so that health workers are willing to carry out the program in accordance with the SOP that has been set.

ANALISA KESEHATAN DAN KESELAMATAN KERJA (K3) MENGGUNAKAN METODE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION RISK ASSASSEMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC) PADA PEMBANGUNAN GERBANG BANYURAN TANJUNG JATI UNIT 5 DAN 6 DI PT. SUPRACO INDONESIA

HSE is a system that must be owned by every company to ensure that operational activities carried out do not harm anyone. HSE is also known as K3, namely occupational health and safety. HSE itself stands for health, safety and environment. In order to achieve the objectives of the K3 program, various elements and resources need to be used, so that in the application of K3 it needs to be organized, and regulated into a K3 management system (SMK3). This study uses the Hazard Identification Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) Method is a series of hazard identification processes in routine and non-routine activities. HIRARC is an effort to prevent and reduce the potential for work accidents, avoiding and minimizing risks that occur appropriately by avoiding and minimizing the risk of work accidents and controlling them in order to carry out the process of activities so that the process becomes safe. Hazard identification, risk assessment and control are part of the risk management system which is the basis of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMK3), which consists of hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control.

Implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Management System in the Automotive Light Vehicle Engineering Workshop of Cokroaminoto Vocational School, Kotamobagu

This research aims to determine the implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health (K3) management system in the Light Vehicle Engineering Automotive Workshop at Cokroaminoto Vocational School, Kotamonagu, which is based on the Occupational Safety and Health Management System. This research is a quantitative descriptive research. The research subjects were 3 respondents, namely 1 Head of Department, 1 Workshop Coordinator, and 1 Technician. Data was collected using a questionnaire and cross-checked with documentation and interviews. Testing the validity of the instrument is carried out through expert judgment. Data analysis is presented in the form of block graphs and presented briefly in tables in the form of percentages of achievement scores which are then categorized and described based on the sub-indicators. Based on the research results, the achievement of indicators in the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System in the Automotive Workshop for Light Vehicle Engineering at Cokroaminoto Vocational School, Kotamonagu, namely 73.57% achieved, falls into the sufficient category, because the implementation of K3 has been achieved sufficiently, so it is necessary to increase the implementation of K3 following the K3 management system. The obstacles that influence the implementation of SMK3 are the lack of awareness among students about the importance of K3, the absence of a special team that handles K3 at the Light Vehicle Engineering Automotive Workshop at SMK Cokroaminoto Kotamonagu and the lack of documentation at the Light Vehicle Engineering Automotive Workshop at SMK Cokroaminoto Kotamonagu. Efforts made to overcome obstacles are by providing direction and advice to students about the importance of K3 and students are advised to always use PPE when practicing. The need for a special team that handles K3 and documentation related to K3 must be improved so that the implementation of K3 in Automotive Workshops is run by regulations and legislation. When using tools, students must take part in maintaining and maintaining them so that the tools are not easily damaged and it is necessary to replace tools if one is damaged and add additional tools so that students do not have to take turns using the tools.

Proposal for an instrument to audit the occupational safety and health management system in Venezuela: Version 9

Introduction: occupational Health Policies in Venezuela require the efficient operation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System; For this reason, an instrument is necessary to audit it and apply corrective measures in those aspects that do not comply with labor regulations. Objective: evaluate the effectiveness of a proposal for an instrument to audit occupational health and safety management systems (SG-SST) in Venezuela. Methods: a field investigation, Feasible Project type, of evaluative level, was carried out, applying a qualitative-quantitative methodology. The data collection techniques and instruments used (document review, interview with key subjects, discussion supported by a recorder and two surveys) allowed an exploration of the problem in the current context. Results: they reflect the lack of a normative document that serves as a guide to the work centers to carry out these audits, which led to the preparation of this proposal. Its implementation detected deficient SG-SST as a result of weaknesses in the conformation of the Occupational Health and Safety Services, Prevention Delegates and the Occupational Health and Safety Committees, leading to the lack of the Health and Safety Program in Labor, element through which the SG-SST becomes operational, this deficiency being greater in the Public Sector (80 %) than in the Private Sector (14,3 %). Conclusions: it is proposed to take this instrument as a reference to carry out the audits of the SG-SST in Venezuela and thus contribute to the reduction of Occupational Accidents and Illnesses

Acute Stress in Health Workers in Colombia 2017-2021: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objectives: Analyze the presence of acute stress response after adverse events in human talent in Colombian health institutions from 2017 to 2021. Methods: Cross-sectional study of prevalence, carried out on 838 members of the human talent in health (professionals, technicians, technologists, and auxiliaries) of Colombian health institutions in the study period with the application of the EASE instrument. Univariate analysis using descriptive statistical techniques, chi-square and Student's t-test, and bivariate analysis with a Poisson regression model using the institucional SPSS v. 26. Results: The prevalence of adverse events in the last 5years was 33.8%, presenting levels of acute stress qualifying as Medium-high emotional overload at 21.91%, while extreme acute stress was at 3.53%. The prevalence of risk for presenting acute stress after being involved in an adverse event was PR: 1.30 (CI: 1.24-1.36). Conclusion: Acute stress in human talent after adverse events is limiting health and care capacity and must be efficiently addressed by health institutions. Psychosocial risk is linked within the framework of the patient safety program and the institutional occupational health and safety management systems.

Benefits of Implementing Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems for the Sustainable Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review

Accidents are more prevalent in the construction industry compared to other economic sectors. Therefore, understanding the benefits of occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMSs) in terms of their sustainable implementation, management and performance, as well as the awareness of OHMSs and barriers to their implementation, are important for improving OHSMSs in the sustainability of the construction industry. Although there is considerable research on OHSMSs, further assessments are needed concerning other aspects of OHSMSs, particularly the benefits of OHSMSs. Thus, this review paper summarises the empirical state of the art of OHSMS activities. Scopus, Web of Science and other databases were searched using predefined standards. The query was limited to articles published from 1999 to 2023. Consequently, one hundred and four articles were selected and analysed. These articles present analyses of OHSMSs and their potential benefits concerning the implementation of OHSMSs and management, performance, awareness, and barriers in relation to OHSMSs. The results reveal that 12.50% of the reviewed studies assessed the implementation of OHSMSs in the construction industry, and 25.96% studied the management of OHSMSs. Analyses of the performance of OHSMSs in the construction industry accounted for 8.65%, analyses of the awareness of OHSMSs accounted for 4.81%, model-related analyses accounted for 13.46%, studies on the significance/benefits of OHSMSs accounted for 3.85%, studies on the barriers/challenges associated with OHSMSs accounted for 5.77%, analyses on the safety indicators of OHSMSs accounted for 2.88% and other types of studies accounted for 20.19%. This study further reveals that the implementation of OHSMSs is characterised by a dearth of proper communication, the non-utilisation of personal protective equipment (PPE), wrong postures and work activities, a dearth of training, physiological factors including burnout and stress, and a dearth of safety culture and orientation; in addition, matters relating to compliance with effective laws are significant safety challenges in the construction industry. However, the rationality for evaluating the benefits of OHSMSs, comprising their implementation, management and performance, as well as awareness of and barriers to OHSMSs, is challenging to authenticate because appropriate field, survey, organisational and clinical data concerning incident occurrences in the construction industry are lacking for comprehensive evaluations. Thus, this novel study presents our effort to narrow this gap by establishing a framework for increasing our understanding of the benefits of implementing OHSMSs and accident reduction.

Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management System as a Role in Work Accident Prevention at PT Konsuil Perdana Indonesia Lubuklinggau Area

Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management System as a Role in Work Accident Prevention at PT Konsuil Perdana Indonesia Lubuklinggau Area

Comparing Occupational Health and Safety Systems in Kurdistan Region and Turkey: Problems, Concerns and Solutions Related to the Systems

In this study, we aim to compare the current Occupational Health and Safety(OHS) Laws and systems in Kurdistan Region and Turkey major business partners and having a huge Kurdish population and similar culture besides being close to each other. Turkey has made great improvements in the OHS in last 10 years to comply with European Union labor law. The problems and benefits of the law in the last 10 years in Turkey will be discussed and compared with Kurdistan Region. Kurdistan Region needs to develop a well-organized OHS system through considering Turkey OHS journey to improve the working life.

Features of the introduction of the concept of zero injuries in an industrial enterprise

The article discusses the concept of "zero injury" as an approach to the organization of prevention, combining three areas — safety, occupational health and well-being of workers at all levels of production. The article also addresses the issues of risk assessment and the organization of the occupational health and safety management system in companies. The author draws attention to the importance of the active involvement of ordinary workers in the process of risk assessment and the development of rules for safe work.

PECULIARITIES OF IMPLEMENTING A RISK-BASED APPROACH IN THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN UKRAINE

Abstract. The paper examines the peculiarities of implementing a risk-oriented approach to the occupational health and safety management system at Ukrainian enterprises.
 The purpose of the conducted research is to determine approaches to the creation of an occupational health and safety management system based on the results of scientific research in the field of industrial (professional) risks in occupational health and safety. Methodology. The research used a comprehensive approach, including the analysis of research on the problem under study and data processing.
 Conclusions. The use of risk assessment in the creation of an enterprise labor protection management system is an urgent task for study and requires the application of relevant scientific achievements in order to reduce the level of injuries at the enterprise. For this, it is necessary to adapt the legislation in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On the Nationwide Program for the Adaptation of the Legislation of Ukraine to the Legislation of the European Union". An integral part of this Program is the list of acts of Ukrainian legislation and acts of the European Union in priority areas.
 Consequences of research. To create safe working conditions at Ukrainian enterprises, it is recommended to implement a risk-oriented approach and apply the developed measures, in accordance with the hierarchy.Practical value and consequences. The application of a risk-oriented approach at Ukrainian enterprises will have positive results for achieving an acceptable level of risk, which will lead to the minimization of threats to the life and health of workers. The results of the conducted research can be used to analyze the real state of implementation of the risk-oriented approach in UkraineOriginality and significance of the obtained results. The results of the research will allow to improve the methods of analysis and identification of the most effective methods developed by scientists and the adaptation of relevant developments in Ukraine, which will give an opportunity to choose the best practices.