Safety and Health at Work  2017;8(2):156-161

doi:10.1016/j.shaw.2016.09.001

Evaluation of the Quality of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Based on Key Performance Indicators in Certified Organizations.

Iraj MOHAMMADFAM 1 ; Mojtaba KAMALINIA ; Mansour MOMENI ; Rostam GOLMOHAMMADI ; Yadollah HAMIDI ; Alireza SOLTANIAN

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Keywords

certified and noncertified companies; criteria; OHSAS 18001; performance indicators

Country

Republic 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.