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How Workplaces Actually Carry Out OSH-Related Risk Assessment and Management

Authors : Noora Nenonen, Jouni Kivistö-Rahnasto, Sanna Anttila

Published in: Advances in Safety Management and Human Factors

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The practices of risk management (RM) process are generally considered foundational and are commonly used for occupational health and safety (OSH) management at workplaces. However, some estimates propose that recent efforts to improve OSH have not had the desired effects. Previous research has recognized problems in the OSH-related RM in the workplace. A better understanding of how workplaces realize OSH-related RM is needed. This study examines the implementation of OSH-related RM based on the case studies of four companies. Interviews (n = 46) with personnel involved in RM, document analyses related to RM, and observations of risk assessments were carried out. The results show that the RM guidelines are mainly strictly applied. Nevertheless, the practices are also tailored. The elements of risk assessment are emphasized. More importance should be given to the risk treatment, monitoring, and review elements of the RM process to understand whether the planned controls are effective and efficient.

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Title
How Workplaces Actually Carry Out OSH-Related Risk Assessment and Management
Authors
Noora Nenonen
Jouni Kivistö-Rahnasto
Sanna Anttila
Copyright Year
2020
Book
Advances in Safety Management and Human Factors

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-20496-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-20497-6

Copyright Year: 2020

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20497-6_22