ABSTRACT
Introduction: Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a complex field where all disciplines intersect. Currently, it is not only a question of taking into account the physical health of the worker, but also of including the psychological health and social aspects of the worker. Over the past decades, OSH has seen a lot of advancement, especially in recent years. In addition, this analysis is important in view of the economic costs that work-related accidents cause to the global economy. Method: Through a meta-analysis, a focus on existing research in OHS was made, with the objective of identifying gaps and mapping future research for academics in human resources management (HRM). Results: The review of the literature showed, identified and classified the articles into five distinct themes: antecedents and work-related factors influencing OHS;industrial policy and regulations surrounding OHS;OHS management practices;OHS management approaches and models and OHS management results. OHS research is poorly integrated into HRM research. The importance of the latter was accentuated during the Covid-19 pandemic, by revealing the gaps to be filled in OHS. Thus, the benefits of OHS management in organizations have a huge impact on increasing productivity, performance and decreasing absenteeism rate. Conclusion: There are many opportunities for HRM researchers to add value to the field, but also for organizations. To respond to the problem, the transfer of knowledge remains an essential element for the advancement of OHS practices.