In recent years, an increasing number of companies across various sectors have come to recognize the profound economic and social effects of inadequate health and safety measures in the workplace. Consequently, there has been a growing emphasis on putting in place robust and effective Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management to enhance workers' well-being. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), which often lack the necessary resources and expertise to effectively manage OSH interventions independently, might need external help. In this direction, national health authorities in several countries, including Italy, have launched support interventions aimed at assisting companies in improving OSH conditions. This research revolves around OSH interventions and seeks to enhance their effectiveness. The primary objective is to investigate how various factors influence the development and effectiveness of these interventions, with particular attention to key levers for their long-term effectiveness and sustainability. The analysis delves into three Italian OSH interventions developed by the Italian National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL) in different environments: the metalworking, fishing, and port maritime sectors. These interventions were investigated with the promoters – INAIL experts – through interviews and subsequent follow-ups to complement and discuss initial findings. The discussion with these experts focused on evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions and how they could have been improved to ensure long-term effects. The meticulous planning of all intervention phases, with particular emphasis on post-implementation monitoring, emerged as a critical factor in their success. Only continuous monitoring of the post-intervention phases can assess effectiveness accurately and people in charge can make timely adjustments and be aware of more effective and sustainable approaches to OSH intervention design and management.

Insights from targeted prevention occupational safety and health interventions for effective sustainable development

Gaia Vitrano;Guido Micheli;
2024-01-01

Abstract

In recent years, an increasing number of companies across various sectors have come to recognize the profound economic and social effects of inadequate health and safety measures in the workplace. Consequently, there has been a growing emphasis on putting in place robust and effective Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management to enhance workers' well-being. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), which often lack the necessary resources and expertise to effectively manage OSH interventions independently, might need external help. In this direction, national health authorities in several countries, including Italy, have launched support interventions aimed at assisting companies in improving OSH conditions. This research revolves around OSH interventions and seeks to enhance their effectiveness. The primary objective is to investigate how various factors influence the development and effectiveness of these interventions, with particular attention to key levers for their long-term effectiveness and sustainability. The analysis delves into three Italian OSH interventions developed by the Italian National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL) in different environments: the metalworking, fishing, and port maritime sectors. These interventions were investigated with the promoters – INAIL experts – through interviews and subsequent follow-ups to complement and discuss initial findings. The discussion with these experts focused on evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions and how they could have been improved to ensure long-term effects. The meticulous planning of all intervention phases, with particular emphasis on post-implementation monitoring, emerged as a critical factor in their success. Only continuous monitoring of the post-intervention phases can assess effectiveness accurately and people in charge can make timely adjustments and be aware of more effective and sustainable approaches to OSH intervention design and management.
2024
Proceedings of the XXIX SUMMER SCHOOL “Francesco Turco” – Industrial Systems Engineering
occupational safety; occupational health; evaluation; intervention; drivers
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