A digital transformation into occupational health and safety systems: a review of the best practices in Europe
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Kuupäev
2023
Kättesaadav alates
Autorid
Demikhov, O.
Opanasiuk, Y.
Demikhova, N.
Merisalu, Eda
Ajakirja pealkiri
Ajakirja ISSN
Köite pealkiri
Kirjastaja
Estonian University of Life Sciences
Abstrakt
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.
Kirjeldus
Received: May 9th, 2023 ; Accepted: September 16th, 2023 ; Published: September 21st, 2023 ;
Correspondence: eda.merisalu@emu.ee
Märksõnad
digitisation, occupational health, public policy, safety management, articles