Evaluation of Safe and Hygienic Work Conditions in the COVID-19 Era: A Case Study in a Production Company

Evaluation of Safe and Hygienic Work Conditions in the COVID-19 Era: A Case Study in a Production Company

KIELESIŃSKA Agata

Abstract. In recent times, the importance of occupational health and safety has escalated for modern enterprises. This shift can be attributed to the emergence of the COVID-19 virus, which compelled numerous businesses to adopt crisis management strategies and embrace remote work arrangements. It can be argued that the pandemic necessitated employers to implement suitable health and safety measures in order to sustain their operations in the labor market. The objective of this study is to evaluate occupational risks, considering the implications arising from the pandemic, and subsequently assess the provision of safe and hygienic conditions during this period. It is important to note that workplace hygiene requirements can vary based on the company, industry, and job role. Different work environments will entail distinct hygiene demands, and certain occupations or industries may even entail additional risks warranting extra protection. Hence, the assessment focused solely on production positions such as machine operators, fitters, quality inspectors, and warehouse workers.

Keywords
COVID 19, Occupational Risk

Published online 9/1/2023, 8 pages
Copyright © 2023 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA

Citation: KIELESIŃSKA Agata, Evaluation of Safe and Hygienic Work Conditions in the COVID-19 Era: A Case Study in a Production Company, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 34, pp 414-421, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644902691-48

The article was published as article 48 of the book Quality Production Improvement and System Safety

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