THE EXTENT OF APPLICATION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS

Rahem Lekhdiri

Abstract


Human resources represent a fundamental element in ensuring the continuity of industrial and service organizations alike, which necessitates the provision of a safe working environment that protects employees from various occupational hazards. This study aims to assess the extent to which occupational health and safety management is applied in the National Paint Company – Souk Ahras Unit. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach and relied on a questionnaire distributed to a sample of the company’s employees. After collecting and statistically analyzing the data, the results revealed a moderate level of implementation of occupational health and safety management requirements within the studied institution. However, several shortcomings were identified, particularly in the consistency of applying safety procedures and in the availability of protective equipment, which require systematic attention and corrective measures. In light of these findings, a set of recommendations was proposed to strengthen occupational health and safety practices, enhance compliance, and improve the overall working environment in a manner that ensures employee well-being and contributes to sustainable institutional performance.

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health; occupational safety; risks; industrial organizations;

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12709/mest.14.14.02.18

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