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The construction industry has been identified as a major contributor to occupational accidents that can lead to fatalities. As a result, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of new safety and health regulations and revised guidelines in improving safety and health disclosures and performance within the construction industry. We retrieved safety and health disclosure reports from 25 Taiwanese construction companies between 2013 and 2020 using the Market Observation Post System website. We analyzed the data using the Kaplan–Meier method to assess the timing of disclosures and differences between larger (≥300 employees) and smaller (<300 employees) companies. We found that construction companies reported safety indicators more promptly than health indicators and that larger companies disclosed earlier compared to smaller ones. Only 45% of companies provide detailed reviews and preventative measures in their sustainability reports despite 64% disclosing occupational accidents. We found that from 2013 to 2020, more companies improved their occupational safety and health (OSH) reporting. This improvement coincided significantly with the adoption of international standards and Taiwan's government regulations. In summary, the study found that larger companies were more likely to disclose OSH data compared to smaller ones. This suggests that company size and available resources could have an impact on reporting practices. While some progress was made, companies still struggle to provide detailed reports on major accidents, balancing transparency with competitiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Evidence synthesis in the field of occupational safety and health (OSH) has been continuously growing over the last two decades. With over 100 systematic reviews now published, the Cochrane Work Review group has played an important role in this development and the Cochrane Thematic Group 'Work & Health & Social Security' was established recently to combine evidence from both the OSH and insurance medicine fields. Worldwide, many organizations produce and synthesize evidence in OSH that can complement and support each other. We believe that a global network including Cochrane and others can collaborate on methods development and in the production, synthesis, use and dissemination of different types of evidence even more effectively. Aims To determine if establishing a global network for evidence synthesis in OSH is feasible. Methods We conducted a survey of international and national institutions between November 2022 and January 2023 using LimeSurvey. Participants included representatives of affiliated and sustaining members of the International Commission on Occupational Health, national institutes for OSH, academia and other international organizations. Results From 151 invitations, we received responses from 57 representatives of 54 organizations. Representatives reported that their organization will contribute financially on an annual basis (n  = 1) or provide in-kind support (n  = 10), and will probably be able to provide financial or in-kind support (n  = 25). Conclusions The feasibility criterion was met and an international network is being established. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rising e-commerce trend with Covid-19 pandemic has significantly increased the need for motorcycle-couriers. The aim of this research was to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and occupational safety and health (OSH) of motorcycle-couriers and to evaluate the opinions of OSH specialists about the importance of motorcycle-couriers' life satisfaction and OSH perception levels. The relationship between life satisfaction and perception of OSH of 750 motorcycle-couriers was addressed using quantitative research methods through two different scales (Life Satisfaction Scale and Occupational Safety Perception Scale). The views of 20 OSH specialists about the importance of motorcycle-couriers' perception of life satisfaction and OSH levels were addressed using qualitative research methods. There was a negative linear relationship between perception of OSH and life satisfaction levels of motorcycle-couriers. All OSH specialists evaluated the level of life satisfaction as an important factor in OSH practice of motorcycle-couriers and all were of the opinion that the job was quite risky and adequate OSH measures were not sufficiently guaranteed. The findings suggest that there is a need for some legal regulation of this occupation and ensuring necessary occupational standards are applied. This could include increased responsibility of companies/employers and could provide training programs to improve OSH. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Prior to any infectious disease emergence as a public health concern, early occupational preparedness is crucial for protecting employees from novel pathogens— coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is no different. Aims This study ascertains how occupational safety and health (OSH)/Human Resource (HR) professionals in the Republic of Ireland had managed to prepare their workplaces prior to the advent of COVID-19. METHODS As part of a larger COVID-19 workplace study, online focus groups were conducted with OSH/HR professionals. Collected data were transcribed verbatim and entered into NVivo for thematic analysis incorporating intercoder reliability testing. RESULTS Fifteen focus groups were conducted with OSH/HR professionals (n  = 60) from various occupational settings. Three levels of organizational preparedness were identified: 'early awareness and preparation'; 'unaware and not ready' and 'aware, but not ready'. Most organizations were aware of the COVID-19 severity, but not fully prepared for the pandemic, especially stand-alone enterprises that may not have sufficient resources to cope with an unanticipated crisis. The experiences shared by OSH professionals illustrate their agility in applying risk management and control skills to unanticipated public/occupational health crises that arise. Conclusions General pandemic preparedness such as the availability of work-from-home policies, emergency scenario planning and prior experience in workplace outbreaks of infectious diseases were helpful for workplace-associated COVID-19 prevention. This is the first study conducted with OSH/HR professionals in Ireland regarding COVID-19 preparedness in workplaces, which provides valuable insights into research literature, as well as empirical experience for the preparation of future public health emergencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) risks are of growing concern globally, including in Estonia. Understanding the contributing factors to these risks is crucial for effective management and intervention. This study aimed to assess the interplay of compensation equity, job security, presenteeism, and work enthusiasm in the perception of occupational safety and health risks within the Estonian workforce. Using data from Eurofound's European Working Conditions Telephone Survey (EWCTS) 2021, the study computed association metrics and employed exhaustive Chi-square Automatic Interaction Detection (CHAID) techniques. The analysis yielded several noteworthy findings. Specifically, increased OSH risks were positively correlated with elevated levels of presenteeism. Moreover, these perceptions of risk were found to have a negative effect on feelings of fair compensation. Job insecurity was identified as a contributing factor to higher perceptions of OSH risks. Work enthusiasm was positively associated with higher rates of presenteeism but negatively related to perceptions of fair compensation. Lastly, the perception of job insecurity negatively affected feelings of fair compensation. The findings from this study contribute to the existing literature by offering an integrated perspective on how job security, presenteeism, work enthusiasm, and compensation equity collectively shape perceptions of OSH risks. Importantly, the results emphasise the necessity of considering occupational safety and health risks in the broader context of compensation equity and job security. Additionally, the study advocates for special attention to be given to managing work enthusiasm in order to mitigate the unintended consequence of elevated presenteeism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The rapid development of the construction industry in addition to providing benefits also poses considerable risks, where this industry can be said to be vulnerable to work accidents (Ervianto, 2005). Occupational accidents in construction projects will be detrimental to the workforce, an unsafe and unhealthy work environment will also impact on the disruption of the workforce's performance. Based on the results and discussion of the researcher, namely the analysis of multi-storey buildings and work safety in the perspective of environmental law in the Kotamobagu City Library Building, the researcher sees in general that the construction of the Kotamobagu Library multi-storey building, both theoretically and the construction of the building has complied with the rules in the laws and regulations invitation contained in Law Number 28 of 2002 concerning Buildings. The Kotamobagu City Library Building also in its work has implemented the Occupational Safety and Health Management System in the Kotamobagu City Library Building Project very well. This can be seen by the K3 management procedures and K3 laws and regulations issued by the government and also by companies. The application of legal aspects to Occupational Safety and Health affects both the company and the workforce because if the company or workforce ignores OSH in carrying out their work they will be given legal sanctions because both the company and the workforce are legally bound. For example, if workers are working at heights and do not use seat belts, the safety officer can give sanctions to these workers according to the rules made by the company. Implementing K3 in accordance with statutory regulations can indirectly prevent the company from occurring accidents and occupational diseases as well as work violations. And also work can be carried out safely and efficiently. The researcher also draws the conclusion that the construction of a multi-storey building, Kotamobagu City Library Office built by the Kotamobagu Regional Government is in accordance with laws and regulations regarding environmental aspects. PP No. 27 of 1999 concerning Amdal. Law No. 22 of 2021 concerning Implementation of Environmental Protection and Management. PP No. 27 of 2012 concerning Environmental Permits and several other regulations which are not mentioned in the results of this study but are a source of reading for researchers. Apart from that, the Kotamobagu City Library Office Multistorey Building has also met the green spatial requirements in urban areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Supporting the participation of institutions in social dialogue advances policy making, but at the same time encourages the practice of regular consultations of Economic-Social Councils (ESC) at the national and local level. This paper aims, through several indicators, to determine the importance of social inclusion for strengthening the capacities for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in the Union of Defense and Security (SOB), followed by social dialogue between stakeholders. Through the realized trainings for SOB members, the especially low value of only 22.2% for the OSH awareness among the employee's indicator, increased to a value of about 48.6%. Also, the educational workshops contributed to the increase in the value of the Education of SOB members on OSH indicator, from 11.2% to 56.4%. Important progress has also been achieved in the education of future OSH trainers, where the value of 4.3% for this indicator was increased to 81.5%. Also, the initially measured value of 2.8% for the indicator of legal awareness of the participants, notices progress up to 41.2% for availability of information, after using the services of the legal clinic. The results analyzed and the progress achieved in all indicators show that social dialogue creates more transparent conditions for social partners, followed by better education for giving quality advice and delivering services based on the demand for creating more and better workplaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Construction companies consider it a priority to prevent occupational accidents and diseases, despite this, accidents in this sector prevail. This study presents OHSYS, an expert system specialized in the prevention of occupational safety in the construction of residential buildings, which evaluates a building project and it is recommended to security officer, actions to mitigate occupational risks. The results show that the number of recommendations increases on average by 7 and 13 for OSH levels of 90% and 100% when using OHSYS. In addition, the satisfaction, usability, and efficiency survey applied to 10 experts show that OHSYS has a very high score (4.5 out of 5). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Drivers of on-farm safety behaviors were assessed. • Role of worker's age, safety training, history of accidents was considered. • Training and age showed a positive association with perceived behavioral control. • History of accidents showed a negative association with behavioral control. • Targeted training interventions and mentoring activities could be developed. •. Introduction: Occupational safety and health (OSH) have a remarkable impact on the sustainability of firms and organizations. However, the sustainability perspective has often focused primarily on environmental and economic concerns, leaving key social and workplace aspects, such as OSH, underemphasized. The link between all these aspects is particularly relevant in agriculture. Method: In the present study we analyzed the paths by which the worker's age, participation in safety training, and previous history of accidents and near misses can influence the adoption of safety behaviors in agriculture through the mediation of attitudes towards safety and perceived behavioral control. Three hundred and ten Italian agricultural operators were administered an ad-hoc questionnaire. Results: Having attended safety training courses, having been exposed to previous accidents and near misses, and age showed a positive association with the adoption of on-farm safety behaviors, through the mediation of perceived behavioral control. In more detail, participation in training courses and age showed a positive association with perceived behavioral control, while the previous history of accidents and near misses showed a negative association with behavioral control. In turn, perceived behavioral control was positively associated with the adoption of safety behaviors. Conclusions: The present study focused on the chain of events leading to the adoption of on-farm safety behaviors, which can prevent an accidents, pointing out the more critical variables and the level at which they intervene, identifying possible areas of targeted interventions. Practical applications: Implications for the development of targeted interventions may deal with: (a) training activities increasing farm operators' sense of control over their safety, (b) older farmers involvement in mentoring initiatives, and (c) systematic recording and use of previous history of accidents and near misses as inputs for training activities to discuss their implications for on-farm safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Occupational safety and health (OSH) aspects are key issues that organizations need to be given attention. Negligence in implementing OSH aspects will have a negative impact on workers and organizations. An increase in accidents at work, growing degrees of absenteeism, as well as higher levels of sickness and stress at work seem to indicate that even more urgent action is required. Previous studies have also indicated that ergonomics plays a significant role with respect to OSH problems, especially in the manufacturing sector. The implementation of certain initiatives based on ergonomics might well provide an avenue for solving, or at least alleviating, safety and health-related problems at work. This study will attempt to answer the question on does ergonomic work system (EWS) affects OSH performance? A total of 843 respondents from several companies and states in Malaysia were surveyed and analyzed. The results of the study show that the majority of employees are not aware of the problems related to ergonomics in the workplace. A study of the successes found the significant relationship between the dimensions of ergonomic work systems and the occupational safety and health performance in the manufacturing industry. Therefore, several initiatives should be taken by organisation to enhance workers' performance, especially in regards to implementation of ergonomics aspects as well as safety and health elements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Occupational diseases (OD) are a critical matter in occupational safety and health (OSH) programs. Until 2017 in Indonesia, there was very few data of OD cases (25/0.02%) when compared to data of occupational accidents (OA) cases (106,889/99.98%) annually. This study aims to garner support for an increase in workers’ protection measures regarding OD as a part of the OSH program and to focus attention on the participation of stakeholders in delivering workers’ OD protection on a par with OA protection. This qualitative study data were collected and analyzed with the matrix of the Stake Countenance Evaluation Model (in congruency and contingency). The results of this study showed there are five main factors contributing to workers’ lack of protection from OD, as compared to OA cases: 1) lack of stakeholder understanding, competency, commitment, and participation; 2) inadequate planning and budgeting, policies and regulations; 3) lack of law enforcement of the labor laws; 4) poor distribution and function of OSH facility services; and 5) poor OD case handling, data collection, and management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Effective interventions are a leading priority in dynamic and unpredictable contexts. • Participatory approaches can be one way to ensure interventions' sustainability. • A multi-step design process sets how to develop the intervention's initial stages. • Processes, scenarios, and actors were detailed for the longevity of the intervention. • An Italian OSH intervention for a near-miss management system is taken as a reference. Effective interventions are a priority in continuously changing occupational environments, particularly in companies struggling to manage health and safety in the workplace. Practitioners may consider practical solutions for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) improvement as a panacea for all major problems. However, they may overlook a range of other factors that affect the success of such solutions. The way in which a solution is developed, designed, implemented, and evaluated determines its impact. Participatory interventions are one way of ensuring better results. Consequently, this study proposes a way of establishing sustainable, effective, and efficient interventions by defining the required processes and actively involving responsible actors (i.e., who , when , and how). A national OSH intervention for introducing a near-miss management system, funded by the Italian National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL), is used as a reference because its development process includes an accurate design stage. Based on this intervention, a multistep design process is built to answer how (how the intervention will persist by defining the context, processes, and scenarios), who (who will be the responsible actors actively participating), and when (when actors will be involved) questions. The design process established for the intervention, although within a specific context, provides clues to discriminant factors that would enable effectiveness in general interventions, and the proposed system for near-miss management generates insights that may be generalizable to other OSH interventions developed in different environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]