Designing a Human Resource Productivity Model with a Focus on Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Abstract

Occupational health and safety management is a critical aspect of organizational success, emphasizing the creation of safe work environments that enhance employee well-being and productivity. Occupational health and safety management not only ensures regulatory compliance but also contributes to economic benefits and improves the organizational image. The present study aims to design a human resource productivity model with a focus on occupational health and safety management systems. The study is applied in terms of its objective and employs a survey methodology. The research follows a qualitative approach. Accordingly, the research method is exploratory-applied based on its objective. The statistical population of the study includes university professors and industry managers in the construction sector in the city of Karbala. The sample size consists of 10 construction industry managers selected using the snowball sampling method. The thematic analysis method was used for data analysis. The research instrument was a semi-structured interview. The findings indicate that the most influential factors in human resource productivity, with a focus on occupational health and safety management systems, include job creation, scientific training and development, establishing effective communication, risk management, and providing rewards and incentives. One of the key recommendations of this study is the use of modern technologies by organizations to identify, assess, and control risks. Additionally, continuous monitoring and improvement can also be effective. In other words, organizations should consistently monitor the performance of their risk management systems and take necessary actions for improvement.