Occupational Health and Safety Management in Polish Enterprises. Problems and Challenges

Abstract

Research priorities in the field of occupational health and safety in the European Union include research on shaping an organization culture of prevention by introducing OSH management, strengthening the role of corporate social responsibility, disseminating science discoveries and examples of good practice. Ensuring an appropriate level of occupational health and safety not only affects the company’s performance, but is also a legal and social obligation. Compliance with health and safety rules prevents work-related injuries and occupational diseases and is an element contributing to the company’s success. Paper presents research findings in the area of problems concerning occupational health and safety management in SME sector in Poland in the context of its challenges that face different conditions.

The Impact of the Use of VR on the Effectiveness of Training in the Field of Occupational Health and Safety and Ergonomics

“…Organizing these training courses remotely has become more important during and after the COVID-19 pandemic [9]. This is also related to the development of the trend of remote work and its inclusion in Polish law [10], as well as the need to include in training issues such as: threats when working from home, appropriate, ergonomic adjustment of the workstation, reporting accidents that occurred during remote work [11].…”