Evaluation of the Quality of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Based on Key Performance Indicators in Certified Organizations.
10.1016/j.shaw.2016.09.001
- Author:
Iraj MOHAMMADFAM
1
;
Mojtaba KAMALINIA
;
Mansour MOMENI
;
Rostam GOLMOHAMMADI
;
Yadollah HAMIDI
;
Alireza SOLTANIAN
Author Information
1. Department of Occupational Hygiene, School of Public Health and Research, Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
certified and noncertified companies;
criteria;
OHSAS 18001;
performance indicators
- MeSH:
Iran;
Occupational Health*;
Safety Management*
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2017;8(2):156-161
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
