Assessment of current occupational safety and health regulations and legislation in the Caribbean / Evaluación de los reglamentos y la legislación actuales sobre seguridad y salud de los trabajadores en el Caribe
Rev Panam Salud Publica
; 41, feb. 2017
Artigo
em Inglês
| PAHO-IRIS
| ID: phr-33902
Biblioteca responsável:
US1.1
ABSTRACT
Neglecting occupational safety and health (OSH) can have adverse and even deadly consequences. While OSH is important in any nation, the issue is particularly concerning in developing countries, including ones in the Caribbean. The purpose of this study, which was carried out in 2012 and 2013, was to examine the reasons for an apparent fundamental lack of awareness of OSH in the Caribbean. We conducted a descriptive study, in which a questionnaire was administered, via telephone, to key policy-making representatives from six English-speaking Caribbean nations, in order to assess the current OSH environment in their countries. We also did a situational analysis of current OSH regulations and legislation within the six countries. We found that that some of the countries’ OSH laws are out of date or are limited to a certain type of industry. We also found that there is very little documentation on research on exposure to and risks from hazards and on psychological and reproductive health as related to OSH. It is recommended that these Caribbean countries both increase national OSH awareness and strengthen enforcement of OSH regulations. Additionally, further assistance and a more coordinated effort from intergovernmental bodies could help build and fortify OSH systems in the Caribbean.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados de organismos internacionais
Contexto em Saúde:
Agenda de Saúde Sustentável para as Américas
Problema de saúde:
Objetivo 3: Recursos humanos em saúde
Base de dados:
PAHO-IRIS
Assunto principal:
Segurança
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Controle Social Formal
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Índias Ocidentais
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Saúde Ocupacional
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Jurisprudência
Aspecto:
Determinantes sociais da saúde
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Artigo