An inquiry into the theory, causes and consequences of monitoring indicators of health and safety at work

"This paper engages in an interdisciplinary survey of the current state of knowledge related to the theory, determinants and consequences of occupational safety and health (OSH). First, it synthesizes the available theoretical frameworks used by economists and psychologists to understand the is...

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Main Authors: Pouliakas, Konstantinos, Theodossiou, Ioannis
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Bonn 2010
IZA
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19186568124919047409-an-inquiry-into-the-theory,-ca.htm
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author Pouliakas, Konstantinos
Theodossiou, Ioannis
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Theodossiou, Ioannis
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description "This paper engages in an interdisciplinary survey of the current state of knowledge related to the theory, determinants and consequences of occupational safety and health (OSH). First, it synthesizes the available theoretical frameworks used by economists and psychologists to understand the issues related to the optimal provision of OSH in the labour market. Second, it reviews the academic literature investigating the correlates of a comprehensive set of OSH indicators, which portray the state of OSH infrastructure (social security expenditure, prevention, regulations), inputs (chemical and physical agents, ergonomics, working time, violence) and outcomes (injuries, illnesses, absenteeism, job satisfaction) within workplaces. Third, it explores the implications of the lack of OSH in terms of the economic and social costs that are entailed. Finally, the survey identifies areas of future research interests and suggests priorities for policy initiatives that can improve the health and safety of workers. "
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is_hierarchy_title An inquiry into the theory, causes and consequences of monitoring indicators of health and safety at work
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publisher Bonn
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spellingShingle Pouliakas, Konstantinos
Theodossiou, Ioannis
absenteeism
occupational accidents
occupational disease
occupational safety and health
statistics
An inquiry into the theory, causes and consequences of monitoring indicators of health and safety at work
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title An inquiry into the theory, causes and consequences of monitoring indicators of health and safety at work
topic absenteeism
occupational accidents
occupational disease
occupational safety and health
statistics
url https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19186568124919047409-an-inquiry-into-the-theory,-ca.htm