Institutional Aspects of Health and Safety at Work in Poland

Safety and Health at Work

Background: Young people are at an increased risk for illness in working life. The authorities stipulate certain goals for training in occupational health and safety (OHS) in vocational schools. A previous study concluded that pupils in vocational education had limited knowledge in the prevention of health risks at work. The aim of the current study, therefore, was to study how OHS training is ...

Identification Of Health, Safety, and Environment Aspects In Cement Factory Using AHP And FMEA Techniques

Background and aims: Cement production processes are associated with different hazards, such as health and safety hazards and environmental pollution. The current study was conducted to evaluate and determine the safety, health, and environmental risks of using FMEA and AHP techniques in the cement factories while providing certain suggestions for controlling them. Methods: The study was condu...

Skin health and safety at work in Croatian hairdressing apprentices.

BACKGROUND The risk of developing occupational skin disease (OSD) is high in hairdressers, but may differ between countries. OBJECTIVE To evaluate safety at work measures, and the prevalence and severity of skin symptoms and their impact on quality of life (QoL), among Croatian hairdressing apprentices. METHODS Data on self-reported skin symptoms, safety measures and QoL were collected for ...

[Gender issues in safety and health at work - A review].

Selected aspects of absence at work and work-related health problems in Polish enterprises

Workers' working conditions, work-related health problems and sickness absence are interdependent factors. Both workers' health problems and their absence are adverse events which generate significant costs for both Poland's Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) and employers. Despite the related burdens, it is difficult to assess the number of workers who experience work-related health problems, ...