scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY INDONESIAN NURSES WHO WORK IN QATAR.

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 932-941
Author(s):  
Dudang Aliansyah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Factors Affecting

The neglected millions: the global state of aquaculture workers’ occupational safety, health and well-being

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Watterson ◽  
Mohamed Fareed Jeebhay ◽  
Barbara Neis ◽  
Rebecca Mitchell ◽  
Lissandra Cavalli
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Marine Aquaculture ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Work Related

A scoping project was funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization in 2017 on the health and safety of aquaculture workers. This project developed a template covering basic types of aquaculture production, health and safety hazards and risks, and related data on injuries and occupational ill health, regulations, social welfare conditions, and labour and industry activity in the sector. Profiles using the template were then produced for key aquaculture regions and nations across the globe where information could be obtained. These revealed both the scale and depth of occupational safety and health (OSH) challenges in terms of data gaps, a lack of or poor risk assessment and management, inadequate monitoring and regulation, and limited information generally about aquaculture OSH. Risks are especially high for offshore/marine aquaculture workers. Good practice as well as barriers to improving aquaculture OSH were noted. The findings from the profiles were brought together in an analysis of current knowledge on injury and work-related ill health, standards and regulation, non-work socioeconomic factors affecting aquaculture OSH, and the role of labour and industry in dealing with aquaculture OSH challenges. Some examples of governmental and labour, industry and non-governmental organisation good practice were identified. Some databases on injury and disease in the sector and research initiatives that solved problems were noted. However, there are many challenges especially in rural and remote areas across Asia but also in the northern hemisphere that need to be addressed. Action now is possible based on the knowledge available, with further research an important but secondary objective.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting X-ray Radiation Safety Measures in the Radiology Unit of Putri Hijau Hospital, Medan

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes Ferusgel
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Safety Work

The problems examined in this study are about the safety measures of x-ray radiation in the radiology unit of Putri Hijau Hospital, Medan. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the safety measures of workers in the radiology unit of Putri Hijau Hospital, Medan. This type of research uses a cross sectional study. The population in this study were all workers in the radiology unit of Putri Hijau Medan Hospital, which numbered 30 people as radiology workers. The study sample used a total population of 30 people. Data analysis uses multiple logistic regression analysis. The results showed that there was an influence of sex (p = 0.032), knowledge (p = 0.049) and work attitude (0.019) on occupational health and safety measures of workers in the Radiology Unit of Putri Hijau Hospital Medan. It is recommended to research sites to routinely make training on X-ray radiation safety work and monitor workers, especially radiology units, to always act according to the rules of occupational safety and health. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitudes, Workers, X-Ray Radiation Safety Measures

scholarly journals Impact of Technical, Organizational and Human Factors on Accident Rate of Small-Sized Enterprises

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-144
Author(s):  
Marta Niciejewska ◽  
Adam Idzikowski ◽  
Katarína Lestyánszka Škurková
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Accident Rate ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Technical Factors ◽  
Production Company ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The paper focuses on the analysis of the impact of technical, organizational and human factors on accident rate in small-sized enterprises. The research was carried out using the authors’ questionnaire. The results were verified using the method of direct interview with elements of observation. The results were compared with the trends prevailing in enterprises of EU countries. The respondents, i.e. production company workers, indicate technical factors as those which most significantly affect the occurrence of accidents at work. However, the assessment of the factors changes with the age of the respondents. Older workers, more often than younger employees, indicate the ones related to man or work organization as the most important factors affecting accidents at work and, consequently, the level of occupational safety. The presented results are a part of a larger whole project the authors of this paper are working on.

scholarly journals Human Factors Influencing Contractors' Risk Attitudes: A Case Study of the Malaysian Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Taofeeq D.M ◽  
Adeleke A.Q ◽  
Ajibike W.A.
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Risk Attitudes ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Study Results

Malaysia is one of the most rapidly developing countries among developing nations. The construction industry has played a major role in Malaysia’s rapid economic growth. Among the major sectors in Malaysia, the importance of the construction industry is unique regardless of the level of the country’s development. However, the attitude of the construction industry in Malaysia towards managing contractors’ risk attitudes is very weak. The introduction of the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1994 by the Malaysian government made all industries in Malaysia to identify risks, conduct risk assessment and control risk. In addition, the Malaysian construction industry simultaneously implemented an integrated system to ensure consistency and better performance of projects. To identify the factors influencing contractors' risk attitudes, relevant literature was reviewed, and a questionnaire survey was conducted. This study focused on the G7 contractors operating in the Malaysian construction industry. One hundred and nineteen copies of a structured questionnaire were analysed with a response rate of 85%. Structural equation modelling was utilized to test the hypotheses developed for the study. Results showed that government policies played a moderating role in enhancing the relationship between human-related factors affecting contractors’ risk attitudes in the construction industry.

Pilot testing on safety performance among healthcare professionals

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 122-128
Author(s):  
HN Au Yong ◽  
K Usmonov ◽  
Charles Ramendran SPR ◽  
GG Yeoh ◽  
L Surienty
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Climate ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
High Level

Background The study focused on the perception of healthcare professionals on safety performance in the sector. Objective The aim of the study is to assess the safety performance among healthcare professionals. This study examines the factors affecting safety performance in Malaysia. The results are expected to provide insights into the provision of a safety management programme for high level of safety performance. Design The study uses a quantitative instrument to explore perceptions regarding the healthcare system and health service based on pilot tests conducted. Respondents: The pilot test respondents were from various departments of two Malaysian private hospitals in Penang and Perak. These medical professionals with representatives from Quality, Pharmacy, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Imaging, Nursing Education, Security, Pharmacy, Nursing, Facility, Dental, and Educational Nursing departments participated across two focus group discussions carried out between July and September 2017. Results The most important factors impacting the safety performance were perceived motivation, safety management & process improvement, and safety practices, representing the three dimensions within the safety climate. Conclusions This study shows opinion of professionals working in the healthcare sector. Safety performance level in the Malaysian healthcare could be improved by alleviating occupational safety and health programme of the healthcare sector in Malaysia.

scholarly journals THE FRAMEWORK FOR EFFECTIVE SAFETY CONTROL AND IMPLEMENTATION AT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 28-42
Author(s):  
Idris Othman ◽  
Hisham Mohamad ◽  
Madzlan Napiah ◽  
Zain Hashim ◽  
Zuansi Cai
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Safety Control ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Occupational Risks

The Construction industry enhanced the growth of socio-economic of country as well as providing the necessary infrastructure and enhanced facilities for social comfort. However, it is stigmatized as the most hazardous industries due to high occupational risks and unsatisfactory state of occupational safety. Therefore, this study evaluates the factors affecting the successful implementation of safety control practices in construction project through structured questionnaire and case study of high rise construction project. The statistical techniques including Relative Importance Index (RII) and Average Index (AVI) are used to analyse the data gathered, while the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) is used to measure the Spearman’s rank correlation between four different groups of respondents, the Cronbach’s alpha (reliability test) and validity of the study. The high impact factors identified are then validated with the case study on contractors’ practitioners’ practices. Based on the highest impact factors identified, a framework of safety control management was proposed to improve the safety performance at construction project. The study concludes with the conclusion on the data obtained and recommendation for the improvement, thus more valid and reliable results can be obtained for the implementation of safety control practices in construction project.

A Computer Simulation Model to Analyze Occupational Safety and Health Problems and Countermeasures

1974 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-95
Author(s):  
Alan E. Diehl
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Computer Simulation Model ◽  
Systems Dynamics ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Potential Safety ◽  
Dynamics Models

Systems Dynamics models have been used to study various complex socio-technical problems. The author modified a model of a hypothetical firm to analyze the interrelationships among a multitude of factors affecting worker safety and health. These factors interact with each other in various ways via numerous feedback relationships. Modified policies which might be too protracted, risky, or expensive to experiment with in the real system can be readily explored using the model. Two such experiments with the model are presented here. This modeling technique offers an efficient method for management and Government officials to study the socio-economic costs and benefits of potential safety and health standards.

Dynamic Model for Assessing the State of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
A.A. Poroshin ◽  
◽  
E.V. Bobrinev ◽  
E.Yu. Udavtsova ◽  
A.A. Kondashov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Management System ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
The State ◽  
Labor Rights ◽  
Safety Management System ◽  
Factors Affecting

Analytical approach to the assessment of the state of the occupational health and safety management system is considered based on the constant analysis of hazards and current risks, regular adjustment of the occupational health and safety management system depending on the decrease or increase in the assessment of its state. In the presented model the Bayesian approach is used, in which on the basis of the apriori value of the complex indicator for assessing the state of the occupational health and safety management system the possible a posteriori change of this indicator is determined depending on the factors affecting its state (availability of the organizational documentation, observance of the labor rights of the employees, organization of training and instructing on occupational safety, accounting of incidents, assessment of the risk of injury and death of the personnel, etc.). To obtain the posteriori assessment, only those indicators characterizing the state of the occupational health and safety management system are considered, the values of which have changed in the current year compared to the previous one. The method of maximizing the posterior probability density is used. The effectiveness of the occupational health and safety management system is assessed using the intervals of the Harrington function. The boundary values of this function corresponding to a good, satisfactory, and poor assessment of the effectiveness of the occupational health and safety management system are determined. As an example, the calculation of the posteriori assessment of a complex indicator of the state of the occupational health and safety management for a fire protection unit is considered. It is shown, that as a result of implementing measures for labor protection the complex indicator for assessing the state of the occupational health and safety management system increases, the assessment of its effectiveness improves.

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