Bringing in gender perspectives on systematic occupational safety and health management

Forssberg, Karin Sjöberg; Vänje, Annika; Parding, Karolina

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2022.105776

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“…This study shows that the organizational conditions of the manager for OHSM are important because they have consequences on the OHSM, on the psychosocial work environment, and in the end, on the well-being of the employees. Several studies have, for instance, highlighted that managers often lack financial resources and training regarding OHSM (Dellve et al ., 2008; Masi and Cagno, 2015; Sjöberg Forssberg et al ., 2022). If managers find themselves in a situation where they do not know how to fulfil their work environment responsibility or do not have sufficient resources to do so, this, as the results of this study also show, has an impact on how and what OHSM is carried out, with potential impact on the entire workplace.…”

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“…The employer and its managers are responsible for conducting OHSM (SFS, 1977(SFS, :1160, but their organizational conditions for conducting OHSM have received limited attention. Organizational conditions may consist of time, financial resources, or support and commitment (Hellman et al, 2019;Masi and Cagno, 2015;Sj€ oberg Forssberg et al, 2022), but more knowledge is needed on how these organizational conditions may influence the work-related health of employees.…”

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“…1.1.3 OHSM and managers' organizational conditions. Despite extensive knowledge about which aspects of a work environment can reduce stress and contribute to better employee well-being, and despite a developed system of laws and provisions to regulate the work environment, it seems to be difficult to achieve a good work environment (Frick, 2014;Sj€ oberg Forssberg et al, 2022;Vinberg, 2020).…”

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“…Studies have found that the manager is central to the implementation of systematic OHSM and that their involvement is decisive for how well the OHSM is carried out (Bergman Bruhn et al, 2023;Justesen et al, 2017;Molin et al, 2021). However, the organizational factors identified as vital for successfully conducting and implementing systematic OHSM are often lacking in managers, resources are insufficient, routines and documentation are missing, and employee participation is lacking (Dellve et al, 2008;Masi and Cagno, 2015;Mellor et al, 2011;Saksvik and Quinlan, 2003;Sj€ oberg Forssberg et al, 2022). Several managers also state they do not have time for OHSM (Frick, 2014; Occupational health and safety management Hellman et al, 2019;Larsson et al, 2016).…”

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Occupational health and safety management: managers’ organizational conditions and effect on employee well-being

Lundqvist,

Reineholm,

Ståhl

et al. 2024

IJWHM

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PurposeKnowledge regarding the importance of the psychosocial work environment for health and well-being in the workplace is extensive. However, more knowledge is needed about how the managers’ organizational conditions are related to what occupational health and safety management (OHSM) is actually conducted and how this relates to the work-related health of employees. The aim of this study is therefore to investigate if managers’ organizational conditions are associated with the conducted OHSM, and if the conducted OHSM is associated with the psychosocial work environment and well-being of the employees.Design/methodology/approachAn electronic questionnaire was sent to managers and their employees working in 10 different organizations in Sweden, resulting in 1,097 valid responses. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the results.FindingsThe SEM analysis showed that managers’ conditions were related to employee well-being via OHSM and psychosocial work environment (job demands and job resources).Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing literature in the field of OHSM by placing explicit focus on the role of organizational conditions for conducting OHSM. By studying not only the link between work environment and health, but also focus on the underlying organizational structures for OHSM, provides additional possibilities for prevention of the increasing work-related illness. As such, this paper contributes to a more holistic perspective in the field of OHSM.

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Occupational health and safety management: managers’ organizational conditions and effect on employee well-being

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Reineholm,

Ståhl

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“…Managers found that it was sometimes difficult, in human-oriented occupations, for an employee to influence the work pace or draw boundaries. This tendency not to draw limits and to put others’ needs (e.g., care recipients) before one’s own has been termed “compulsive sensitivity” and has been linked to norms of femininity and care at work and in personal life [ 39 , 40 ].…”

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Managers’ experience of causes and prevention of sick leave among young employees with Common Mental Disorders (CMDs)–A qualitative interview study with a gender perspective

Tinnerholm Ljungberg,

Olsson,

Jensen

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Background Young adults entering the workforce have an almost 40% greater risk of work-related mental health problems than other working age groups. Common mental disorders (CMDs) constitute the majority of such mental health problems. Managers are crucial in promoting a good psychosocial work environment and preventing sick leave. The study aims to explore managers’ experience of 1) causes of sick leave in the personal and work-life of young employees with CMDs, and 2) prevention of such sick leave. A gender perspective is applied to examine managers’ experience of causes and prevention of sick leave in relation to male and female employees and male and female-dominated occupations. Material and methods A qualitative design was applied and 23 semi-structured interviews were conducted with Swedish managers experienced in supervising young employees with CMDs. The interviews were analysed with conventional content analysis and the managers’ experience of similarities and differences between young female and male employees and occupations were explored through reflective notes. Results Four main categories and eight subcategories describe the managers’ experience of the causes of sick leave due to CMD among young employees. The main categories are: 1) entering work life when already worn-out, 2) struggling with too high expectations at work, 3) having a challenging personal life, and 4) being unable to manage specific occupational challenges and demands. Gender differences were found in six subcategories regarding, e.g., work demands and problems in personal relationships. One main category and three subcategories describe how this type of sick leave might be prevented, with managers emphasizing the need to ease the transition into work life. Gender differences in the prevention of sick leave were found in one subcategory regarding communication about workers’ health and problems at work. Conclusion Our findings show that gender norms and the expectations of young men and women are factors of importance in managers’ experience of the development and prevention of CMDs. These results can inform their preventive work and their supervision and introduction of newly-employed young adults.

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The profession of occupational health and safety technician: Does gender matter?

Insunza,

Basañez,

Iradi

et al. 2024

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Workers' health and safety, and equality between men and women are two of the main challenges currently facing the labor framework in Spain. Despite the fact that the different risks faced by men and women have been widely studied, the way in which gender can affect the working conditions and career development of occupational health and safety (OHS) technicians has hardly been investigated. To delve into this aspect, a study has been carried out by conducting semistructured interviews with six women who work as OHS technicians and a survey among OHS technicians in the Basque Country (Spain) with 124 responses. The results suggest that there are differences between men and women both in the conditions and in the career development of the OHS technician profession. These differences appear in various thematic blocks such as empowerment, recognition, or aspirations. Women tend to be more skeptical than men on gender equality issues such as the idea of equal promotion opportunities for men and women, or the notion that men's and women's ideas are equally valued, or the way in which having children affects men and women's aspirations. It is very important to reduce these gender differences to achieve a more efficient work environment, which can lead to more efficient OHS management.

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Bringing in gender perspectives on systematic occupational safety and health management

Cited by 4 publications

References 41 publications

Occupational health and safety management: managers’ organizational conditions and effect on employee well-being

Occupational health and safety management: managers’ organizational conditions and effect on employee well-being

Managers’ experience of causes and prevention of sick leave among young employees with Common Mental Disorders (CMDs)–A qualitative interview study with a gender perspective

The profession of occupational health and safety technician: Does gender matter?

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