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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2016.09.001

Evaluation of the Quality of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Based on Key Performance Indicators in Certified Organizations  

Mohammadfam, Iraj (Department of Occupational Hygiene, School of Public Health and Research, Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences)
Kamalinia, Mojtaba (Department of Occupational Hygiene, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences)
Momeni, Mansour (Department of Management, University of Tehran)
Golmohammadi, Rostam (Department of Occupational Hygiene, School of Public Health and Research, Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences)
Hamidi, Yadollah (Department of Health Management, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences)
Soltanian, Alireza (Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences)
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Safety and Health at Work / v.8, no.2, 2017 , pp. 156-161 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems are becoming more widespread in organizations. Consequently, their effectiveness has become a core topic for researchers. This paper evaluates the performance of the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001 specification in certified companies in Iran. Methods: The evaluation is based on a comparison of specific criteria and indictors related to occupational health and safety management practices in three certified and three noncertified companies. Results: Findings indicate that the performance of certified companies with respect to occupational health and safety management practices is significantly better than that of noncertified companies. Conclusion: Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001-certified companies have a better level of occupational health and safety; this supports the argument that Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems play an important strategic role in health and safety in the workplace.
Keywords
certified and noncertified companies; criteria; OHSAS 18001; performance indicators;
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