Naslov (eng)

Strengthening OSH Through Sustainable Risk Management

Autor

Todorović, Marija
Perović, Marija
Zarić-Kovačević, Jelena

Publisher

Opis (eng)

Providing adequate occupational safety and health (OSH) is essential for sustainable and responsible project implementation, especially in environments where workers are exposed to changing operational, environmental, and organizational risks. This paper presents the experience from field operations on infrastructure and environmental projects, where sustainable risk-management practices became part of daily OSH procedures. In practice, this meant taking a more organised approach to identifying risks on site, unifying how we handle and separate different types of waste, and making sure all materials were clearly and permanently labelled. We also paid attention to the condition and placement of fire extinguishers, the state of machines and their safe positioning and fencing on the site. Proper storage of chemicals was regularly checked, along with installing different types of barriers to prevent pollution and protect workers from potential hazards. Simple digital tools were used for reporting incidents and near-misses, and short toolbox talks were held to address both safety and environmental points relevant to the day’s tasks. Finally, each work location was restored to a condition as close as possible to its original state after the completion of field activities. Special attention was given to strengthening communication between the contractors and the project team, as well as to using clear visual safety cues. Results showed a documented reduction in recurrent minor incidents, the elimination of previously observed non-conformities related to labelling and waste management. Inspections indicated improved compliance with legal and project-specific requirements, while workers reported greater clarity regarding procedures and responsibilities. Overall, the results show that improving OSH practices leads to safer work and better risk control. The case demonstrates that even relatively simple, low-cost interventions, when applied consistently, can contribute to safer, more resilient, and environmentally responsible workplaces.

Jezik

engleski

Datum

2025

Licenca

© All rights reserved

Predmet

occupational safety; sustainability; risk management; safety culture; hazard identification

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Institut za vodoprivredu "Jaroslav Černi"