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674-692 O. Demikhov, Y. Opanasiuk, N. Demikhova and E. Merisalu
A digital transformation into occupational health and safety systems: a review of the best practices in Europe
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A digital transformation into occupational health and safety systems: a review of the best practices in Europe

O. Demikhov¹³, Y. Opanasiuk¹, N. Demikhova²⁴ and E. Merisalu³*

¹Sumy State University, Institute of Business, Economics and Management; Department of Management, Rymsky-Korsakov Str. 2, UA40007 Sumy, Ukraine
²Sumy State University, Medical Institute, Department of Family Medicine,
Rymsky-Korsakov Str. 2, UA40007 Sumy, Ukraine
³Estonian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Chair of Biosystems Engineering, Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi Str. 56, EE51006 Tartu, Estonia
⁴Tallinn University of Technology, Tartu College, Ehitajate tee, 5, EE19086 Tallinn, Estonia
*Correspondence: eda.merisalu@emu.ee

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Digitization is actively spreading and widely implemented in the occupational health and safety (OHS) systems. Progressive technologies make it possible to effectively implement digitalised systems in all the elements of management cycle – from planning to monitoring, evaluation and solutions in the different economy sectors.

Aim. The purpose of the article is to give a review on the current state of digital transformation in OHS policy of European countries and Ukraine and identify the positive and negative aspects of digitization in OHS management systems.

Method. The review is based on full research articles, reports and conference proceedings in Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar database, where the keywords ‘digitization’, ‘occupational health’, ‘safety’, ‘robots’ and ‘management systems’ for literature search have used. Results. In total 51 sources were under analysis, including 23 full research articles and 28 publications from EU-OSHA, ILO and OECD. The database formation and use of big data systems and control tools for monitoring and assessing work environment, digital guidelines, legislation and e-teaching platforms are the main digital instruments in OHS management systems. Use of workplace navigator programs helps to collect necessary information and make right regulations by the law. Use of new digital technologies allows more effectively perform OHS inspection, service and risk prevention functions, and diminish work related injuries and illnesses.

Conclusions. A new ideology of public policy in developing digitalised OHS management systems (DOHSS) will make the evidence-based solutions effective and achieve high safety standards and stimulate business growth of specific industries on the national and EU level. The best European experiences of digital transformation into OHS management systems can be implemented also in Ukraine.

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907-927 J. Sepp
Predictors of safe behaviour and holistic framework for promoting proactive safety culture in healthcare and nursing homes
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Predictors of safe behaviour and holistic framework for promoting proactive safety culture in healthcare and nursing homes

J. Sepp

Tallinn Health Care College, Academic and International Affairs Office, Kännu 67, EE13418 Tallinn, Estonia
Correspondence: jaana.sepp@ttk.ee

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The poor safety culture in nursing homes is attributed to the lack of professional and safety competencies, management commitment, and limited empirical data. The purpose of this study is to identify potential predictors of safe behaviour among care workers and establish a holistic framework for a proactive safety culture in healthcare and nursing homes. The study was conducted in 25 care institutions between September 2014 to December 2017 using mixed-methods with quantitative (NOSACQ-50; CCQ, COPSOQ II) and qualitative (focus-group interview) components. Results revealed challenges with safety systems and management, lack of resources and time, and the importance of leadership and psychosocial well-being. The study identified subcultures of proactive safety culture, including professional competence culture and psychosocial well-being culture. These subcultures aid in identifying weaknesses and improving quality, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to safety culture in healthcare institutions, particularly in nursing homes. The author’s proposition on positive safety culture, based on the theory of situated cognition, highlights the significance of subcultures such as professional competence culture and psychosocial well-being culture in influencing care workers’ professional identity and safety behaviour. In conclusion, the importance of these subcultures can be emphasised due to ensuring adequate understanding and positive attitudes towards safety. Adequate care worker training and a culture that supports professional competence are crucial for patient safety and organizational outcomes. Addressing psychosocial risks and promoting a culture of psychosocial well-being can create a safer workplace culture and improve employee performance, job satisfaction, and overall organizational outcomes.

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1260-1274 Õ. Paas, K. Reinhold and P. Tint
OHSAS 18001 contribution to real and formal safety elements in safety management system in manufacturing
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OHSAS 18001 contribution to real and formal safety elements in safety management system in manufacturing

Õ. Paas*, K. Reinhold and P. Tint

Tallinn University of Technology, Faculty of Economics, Institute of Business Administration, Chair of Work Environment and Safety, Ehitajate 5, EE19086 Tallinn, Estonia;
*Correspondence: onnela.paas@gmail.com

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The current paper examines safety management systems in the Estonian manufacturing industry. The aim of this research is to assess via safety audit, to what extent OHSAS18001 contributes to real and formal safety elements of SMS in manufacturing companies. In 2014, eight OHSAS 18001-certified organisations and eight non-certified Estonian enterprises from different branches of manufacturing were interviewed and assessed using MISHA method. The results show via statistical analysis that OHSAS 18001 has a significant impact on formal safety, real safety and combined safety elements. It can be also concluded that the OHSAS 18001 certification facilitates companies’ commitment to health and safety activities and leads to dealing with additional topics promoting workplace health and safety. Therefore, OHSAS 18001 can be seen as a strategic unit for improving safety performance. However, after examining three types of companies, we can conclude that a safety management system can be effectively implemented also without possessing the OHSAS 18001 certification, but in the Estonian economy market it usually requires affiliation with a larger corporation or concern. Based on the analysis, a conceptual model is created which helps the company reallocate the resources in a way that all possible safety elements will be covered.

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