Results of research on the attitudes and needs of professors of vocational subjects and vocational training teachers in secondary vocationa schools

U radu su prikazani rezultati istraživanja stavova i potreba profesora stručnih predmeta i voditelja praktične nastave u srednjim strukovnim školama s težištem na tematsko područje zaštite na radu. Rezultati provedenog istraživanja ukazuju na raznolikost profila osoba (dob, spol i radno iskustvo u podučavanju) koje sudjeluju u nastavnom procesu, posebice kada je riječ o njihovom radnom iskustvu u realnom sektoru. Nadalje, rezultati ukazuju na poteškoće s kojima se nastavnici susreću u svojem radu. Zaključci istraživanja ukazuju na nužnost poduzimanja mjera kojima bi se olakšao transfer znanja te potaknuo razvoj pozitivnih stavova o zaštiti na radu kod učenika.The paper presents the results of the research undertaken to pinpoint the attitudes and needs of professors of vocational subjects and of vocational training teachers in secondary vocational schools with focus on occupational safety and health. The results of the research indicate a diversity of profiles (age, sex and work experience in teaching) of persons participating in the teaching process, and, especially, with regard to their work experience in the real economy sector. Furthermore, results illustrate the various difficulties encountered by teachers in their work as well as the necessity to take measures that would facilitate transfer of knowledge and stimulate development of positive attitudes on occupational safety and health among students

INVESTIGATION OF THE ISSUES AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY PROFESSIONALS

Sukladno Zakonu o zdravstvenoj zaštiti i Zakonu o zaštiti na radu, Hrvatski zavod za zaštitu zdravlja i sigurnost na radu pruža stručnu pomoć stručnjacima zaštite na radu. U tu je svrhu bilo potrebno istražiti probleme i potrebe s kojima se u svojem radu susreću stručnjaci zaštite na radu. Istraživanje navedene problematike provedeno je mrežnim anketnim upitnikom tijekom ožujka 2011. godine. Nezadovoljavajuća komunikacija na svim razinama unutar tvrtke kao i s tijelima državne uprave te potreba za novim znanjima samo su neki od zaključaka provedenog istraživanja.Pursuant to the Health Care Act and Occupational Safety Act, the Croatian Institute for Health Care and Occupational Safety extends expert assistance to occupational safety professionals. In order to determine the best forms of assistance it was necessary to investigate the actual needs and problems encountered by occupational safety professionals at work. The investigation was conducted in March 2011 using a net questionnaire. The investigation revealed unsatisfactory communication at all levels within a company as well as with state administration bodies. Also apparent was the need for up-to-date facts and advances in the field of occupational safety

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN BUSINESS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK

Društvena odgovornost predstavlja predanost poslovnog i civilnog društva promoviranju dobrih primjera cjeloživotnog učenja i održivom ekonomskom razvoju kojom će pridonositi sigurnom i zdravom životu pojedinaca i radnika, njihovih obitelji, lokalnoj zajednici i društvu u cjelini. Strategija društvene odgovornosti je očigledna korist i pozitivan doprinos kvaliteti života i općem zadovoljstvu društva. U suštini društvena odgovornost socijalnom odgovornošću i dobrovoljnosti u opredijeljenosti za sigurnost i zaštitu zdravlja, koja nadilazi propisane zakonske zahtjeve, nastoji povećati standarde društvenog razvoja i poštovanja ljudskih prava. Dobrovoljni angažman i opredijeljenost svakog pojedinca je investicija u našu budućnost i ne dopušta društvenu isključenost. Uvođenje koncepta društvene odgovornosti u svaku zajednicu podrazumijeva prihvaćanje etičkog kodeksa, odgovornosti za ljude i okoliš, te društveno odgovornog ponašanja. Izražavajući socijalnu odgovornost i opredijeljenost prema sigurnosti i zaštiti zdravlja, lokalne zajednice i organizacije trebale bi nastojati puno više razvijati društvene standarde, norme odgovornog ponašanja, zaštitu okoliša i poštovanje prava na zdrav život i rad. To podrazumijeva da se u dobro i transparentno upravljanje sigurnošću i zaštitom zdravlja uključujemo svi, i to promoviranjem interesa svih dionika. Upravljanje sigurnošću i zaštitom zdravlja obuhvaća novu i proširenu suradnju unutar svih dionika sa svrhom socijalnog dijaloga, razvijanja vještina društveno odgovornog ponašanja i kulture prevencije, profesionalnog predviđanja neželjenih situacija, te odgovornog upravljanja promjenama.Social responsibility involves dedication on the part of businesses and civil society to the promotion of good examples of lifelong learning and sustainable economic development, all with the goal to contribute to safe and healthy life of people, workers, their families, local community and society as a whole. Social responsibility is a strategy benefiting the quality of life and general satisfaction of a society. In essence, social responsibility is willingness to upgrade safety and health to levels that surpass standards laid down in the law and to increase social development standards and the level of human rights. Voluntary engagement and dedication of each individual to this effort is an investment in our future and does not allow for social exclusion. Introducing the concept of social responsibility in every community involves acceptance of a code of ethics that includes responsibility to the people, to the environment, and socially responsible behaviour. In expressing social responsibility and orientation to safety and health, local communities and organisations should strive to develop social standards and norms of responsible behaviour, and promote environment protection and respect for the right to a healthy life and work. Everyone should participate in positive and transparent management of safety and health and should stand up for the interests of all stakeholders. Safety and health management require new and extended cooperation among all stakeholders in order to upgrade social dialogue, develop skills in socially responsible behaviour, and promote the culture of prevention and professional anticipation of undesirable situations, including responsible change management

Zero accident vision - ambition and journey

Ideja o mogućnosti sprečavanja svih vrsta nesreća, pa tako i onih povezanih s radom naziva se Vizija nula nesreća (Zero accident vision/ZAV). ZAV promovira prihvaćanje visokih standarda kulture sigurnosti i predstavlja dugoročno putovanje prema prevenciji nesreća u svim područjima rada, ali i šire. Cilj ZAV-a je potaknuti sve članove neke organizacije na razmišljanje i ponašanje koji podupire koncept prevencije. Ovo istraživanje prikazuje teoretsku pozadinu na kojoj se Vizija nula nesreća temelji i čimbenike koji pridonose uspješnoj implementaciji koncepta u tvrtkama, posebice predanost tvrtke ZAV konceptu, komuniciranje koncepta unutar tvrtke, kulture sigurnosti, učenja iz neželjenih događaja i spremnosti na neočekivane događaje. U radu su prikazani rezultati istraživanja zastupljenosti ZAV-a u Hrvatskoj u 4 proizvodne tvrtke te usporedba s rezultatima istraživanja provedenog u 7 zemalja EU-a, a u sklopu projekta Zero accident research project PEROSH grupe.The Zero Accident Vision concept (ZAV) is based on the idea that all accidents, including those work-related, can be prevented. ZAV promotes acceptance of high safety-at-work standards and represents a long-term journey towards "zero accidents" in all areas of work and beyond. The goal is to encourage all members of an organisation to think and behave in a way that supports accident prevention. This study deals with the theoretical groundwork of the Zero Accident Vision concept and identifies factors that contribute to successful implementation of the concept in companies, such as the company\u27s commitment to the ZAV concept, the concept’s communication within the company, the company’s safety-at-work culture, the company’s ability to learn from adverse events and its level of preparedness in case of unexpected events. The paper presents the findings regarding ZAV’s representation in Croatia based on research conducted in four manufacturing companies. These results are then compared with the results of a study conducted in 7 EU countries within the framework of the Zero Accident Research Project initiated by the PEROSH group