| ID (ISN) del documento | 110833 |
| Número CIS |
10-0319 |
| ISSN - Título de la serie |
0925-7535 - Safety Science |
| Año |
2010 |
| Número de serie |
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| Autor(es) |
Koukoulaki T. |
| Título |
New trends in work environment - New effects on safety |
| Información bibliográfica |
Oct. 2010, Vol.48, No.8, p.936-942. 57 ref. |
| Resumen |
Europe has been subject to tremendous changes in terms of flexibility of work and labour in response to macro trends such as globalization and the resulting fierce market competition. Such changes in the world of work can give rise to new safety risks. Although the effects of the changing work environment are fairly documented in terms of their psychosocial and ergonomic risks, the subsequent effects on occupational safety are less investigated. This article sets a general framework on the changing work environment, presenting prominent descriptions by various institutes. It reviews existing evidence on the effects of the changing work environment on safety and occupational accidents. It further suggests an underlying mechanism explaining these effects, based on organizational factors. Finally it discusses safety prevention challenges to policy makers. In conclusion, a sustainable work system is suggested as an alternative to intensive systems. |
| Descriptores (primarios) |
seguridad en el trabajo; eficiencia del trabajo; organización del trabajo; condiciones de trabajo |
| Descriptores (secundarios) |
trabajo a tiempo parcial; trabajadores de edad; trabajadores temporeros; aspectos económicos; nanotecnología; nuevas tecnologías |
| Tipo de documento |
D - Artículos periódicos |
| Tema(s) |
Organización de la seguridad, formación, educación
Generalidades sobre prevención
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Aspectos generales
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| Navegación por categoria(s) |
Aspectos económicos
Nanotechnology and nanoparticles
Older workers
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