This comprehensive handbook delves into the essence of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), exploring the dynamic interplay between regulations, practical methodologies, and the broader impact of OHS on organizations. The goal of the book is to help readers understand OHS practices in the workplace and how to implement a plan.
Chapter 1 establishes the conceptual framework of OHS and provides a foundational understanding of the subject. Moving forward, Chapters 2 and 3 dive into the international and national legal requirements, giving a comparative overview of OHS legislation in the EU and specific regulations in Romania, Italy, and Spain. Chapter 4 introduces readers to risk assessment tools and the OHS management process, while Chapter 5 emphasizes the importance of performance monitoring and measuring. Chapter 6 presents a step-by-step risk assessment methodology. Finally, Chapter 7 explores the significant impact of OHS on overall company performance, integrating ergonomics and organizational resilience.
Offers an up-to-date analysis of OHS regulations, with a focus on EU guidelines and specific regulations for Romania, Italy, and Spain.
Provides knowledge on risk assessment tools and performance monitoring methods for effective safety measures.
Highlights the essential relationship between OHS and company performance with real-world examples and a systems approach.
The book is ideal for a wide range of readers, including OHS trainees, professional safety managers, policymakers, researchers and students studying OHS practices, safety regulations and its organizational impact.
Chapter 1 establishes the conceptual framework of OHS and provides a foundational understanding of the subject. Moving forward, Chapters 2 and 3 dive into the international and national legal requirements, giving a comparative overview of OHS legislation in the EU and specific regulations in Romania, Italy, and Spain. Chapter 4 introduces readers to risk assessment tools and the OHS management process, while Chapter 5 emphasizes the importance of performance monitoring and measuring. Chapter 6 presents a step-by-step risk assessment methodology. Finally, Chapter 7 explores the significant impact of OHS on overall company performance, integrating ergonomics and organizational resilience.
Key Features:
Combines theoretical insights with practical applications for academics and OHS professionals.Offers an up-to-date analysis of OHS regulations, with a focus on EU guidelines and specific regulations for Romania, Italy, and Spain.
Provides knowledge on risk assessment tools and performance monitoring methods for effective safety measures.
Highlights the essential relationship between OHS and company performance with real-world examples and a systems approach.
The book is ideal for a wide range of readers, including OHS trainees, professional safety managers, policymakers, researchers and students studying OHS practices, safety regulations and its organizational impact.
Readership
OHS trainees, professional safety managers, policymakers, researchers and students studying OHS practices, safety regulations and its organizational impact.Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Conceptual Framework of Occupational Health and Safety- Lucian-Ionel Cioca and Mihaela Rotaru
- The Legal Framework for Safety and Health
- Civil Liability
- Criminal Liability
- Patrimonial Liability
- The Influence of the European Union on Health and Safety
- Sources of Information on Health and Safety
- References
- International Legislative Aspects of Occupational Health And Safety
- The Eu System
- The Council Directive or the “Framework Directive” 89/391/Eec and Individual Directives
- Exposure to Chemical Agents and Chemical Safety
- Common Terminologies and Values Used in Eu Osh Legislation
- The Scope of Occupational Safety and Health Laws
- Terminology
- The Responsibility of the Employer
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Mihaela Rotaru and Lucian-Ionel Cioca
- National Legislative Aspects of Occupational Health and Safety
- Romanian National Policy on Osh
- Occupational Safety and Health Legislative Framework
- Primary Legislation
- Secondary Legislation (Preventive Measures, Rules of Application)
- Tertiary Legislation (Detailed Preventive Measures)
- Major Laws on Occupational Health and Safety (Osh)
- Safety and Health Law No 319 of 2006
- National Romanian Competent Bodies
- Osh Authorities and Inspection
- The Ministry of Health (Ms)
- The Labour Inspection (Inspectia Muncii Im)
- Compensation and Insurance Bodies
- Specialized Technical, Medical, and Scientific Institutions
- Alexandru Darabont National Research & Development Institute for Occupational
- Safety Incdpm [13]
- Incd Insemex Petrosani - National Research and Development Institute For
- Mining Safety and Protection Against Explosion [11]
- The Association for Romanian Standards (Asro)
- Isp (Institute for Public Health) Romania
- Italian National Policy on Osh
- Occupational Safety and Health Legislative Framework
- Arrangement of Inspection Services
- Spanish National Policy on Osh
- Occupational Safety and Health Legislative Framework
- Osh Authorities and Inspection
- Labour Inspection
- Other Enterprise-Level Operations
- Mandatory Legal Required Training for Osh Professionals
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Roland Iosif Moraru
- Ohs Risk Management: from Objectives to Strategies
- Ohs Hazard and Risk Conceptualization. Farmer's Curve
- General Model of the Risk Management Process
- Ohs Risk Assessment Tools: a Brief Outline
- Categories of Methods
- Input Data Types
- Types of Results
- Ways to Combine Risk Assessment Stages
- Feasibility of Ohs Risk Assessment Methods
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Doru Costin Darabont and Costica Bejinariu
- Introduction
- Internal Ohs Audits
- Evaluation of Compliance
- Method for Evaluation of Compliance With Legal Requirements
- Method Structure
- Sheets’ Structure and Use
- Applying the Method at the Organisation’S Management Level
- Applying the Method at the Level of Compartment, Workplace, and Activities
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Costica Bejinariu, Doru Costin Darabont and Diana-Petronela Burduhos-Nergis
- Theoretical Premises
- Risk-Security Relationship
- The Concept of Acceptable Risk
- Steps of the Incdpm Method
- Definition of the Analyzed System (Workplace)
- Identification of Risk Factors in the Working System
- Assessment of the Risks of Injury and Occupational Disease
- Hierarchy of Risks and Setting Prevention Priorities
- Proposing Preventive Measures
- Example of Real Occupational Risk Assessment in the Automotive
- Industry
- Definition of the Analyzed System (Workplace)
- The Workload
- Worker
- Means of Production/Work Equipment
- The Work Environment in Workplaces/Workstations
- Identification of Risk Factors in the System
- Assessment of the Risks of Injury and Occupational Disease
- Hierarchy of Risks and Setting Prevention Priorities
- Proposing Preventive Measures
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Violeta Firescu
- Introduction
- Health and Safety Monitoring
- Hazard Prevention Programs
- Hazard Prevention and Other Ohs Programs in the Aluminum Industry Safety, Health, And
- Fatality Risk Management Programs at Alcoa Corporation (Best Industry Ohs Score)
- Safety, Health, Hygiene, and Wellness Programs at Hindalco Industries (2Nd Industry OhsScore)
- Hazard Prevention and Other Ohs Programs in the Automobile Industry Industrial Health
- And Safety Programs at Hyundai Motor (Best Industry Ohs Score)
- Health, Safety, and Prevention Programs at General Motors (2Nd Industry Ohs Score)
- Safety, Nutrition, Physical and Mental Health Programs at Honda Motor (3Rd Industry Ohs Score)
- Hazard Prevention and Other Ohs Programs in Auto Components Industry Safety And
- Health Programs at Nokian Tyres (Best Industry Ohs Score)
- Safety, and Healthy Workplaces Programs at Pirelli (2Nd Industry Ohs Score)
- Ergonomics and Human Factors Interventions - An Opportunity
- For Prevention and Reducing Occupational Risks
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Ergonomics Interventions for Prevention and Reducing Occupational Risks Using
- Ergonomics Regular Training
- “Reducing the Risk at Source” by Ergonomic Risks and Occupational Diseases Management
- Using New Technologies for Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Using Ergonomics for Workplace and Products Design
- Improving Work Environment
- The Impact of Occupational Health and Safety Programs on Social and Economic Performance
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Subject Index
Author
- Mihaela Rotaru
- Lucian-Ionel Cioca
