Evaluation of the Quality of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Based on Key Performance Indicators in Certified Organizations
Safety and Health at Work
;
: 156-161, 2017.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-45275
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems are becoming more widespread in organizations. Consequently, their effectiveness has become a core topic for researchers. This paper evaluates the performance of the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001 specification in certified companies in Iran.METHODS:
The evaluation is based on a comparison of specific criteria and indictors related to occupational health and safety management practices in three certified and three noncertified companies.RESULTS:
Findings indicate that the performance of certified companies with respect to occupational health and safety management practices is significantly better than that of noncertified companies.CONCLUSION:
Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001-certified companies have a better level of occupational health and safety; this supports the argument that Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems play an important strategic role in health and safety in the workplace.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Occupational Health
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Safety Management
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Iran
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Safety and Health at Work
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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