A model for managing OHS in Finnish vocational training and education provider organisations

S. Tappura; J. Pulkkinen; J. Kivistö-Rahnasto

A model for managing OHS in Finnish vocational training and education provider organisations

S. Tappura, J. Pulkkinen, J. Kivistö-Rahnasto

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Abstract

Finnish vocational education and training (VET) providers face major challenges due to educational reform, economic pressures and a decrease in student numbers. This places an occupational burden on employees that may harm their health. Current school safety models cover occupational health and safety (OHS) issues inade-quately. However, VET providers have a variety of procedures to manage OHS. Hence, a management model is needed that highlights the organisational measures targeting OHS improvements. The aim of this study is to construct a conceptual model for managing the OHS of VET providers. Six large VET providers participated in the study. The model was constructed based on the OHS requirements and VET providers’ needs, and it can be utilised in the educational sector to improve OHS management and related awareness. The model can be integrated into VET providers’ existing OHS practices and management systems.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Prevention of Accidents at Work
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on the Prevention of Accidents at Work (WOS 2017), October 3-6, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic
Editors	Ales Bernatik, Lucie Kocurkova, Kirsten Jørgensen
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Taylor & Francis, CRC Press
Pages	191-196
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-351-71080-0
ISBN (Print)	978-1-138-03796-0
Publication status	Published - 18 Sept 2017
Publication type	A4 Article in conference proceedings
Event	International conference on the prevention of accidents at work - Duration: 13 Oct 2017 → …

Conference

Conference	International conference on the prevention of accidents at work
Period	13/10/17 → …

Keywords

safety management
Occupational safety

Publication forum classification

Publication forum level 1

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General Business,Management and Accounting

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Tappura, S., Pulkkinen, J., & Kivistö-Rahnasto, J. (2017). A model for managing OHS in Finnish vocational training and education provider organisations. In A. Bernatik, L. Kocurkova, & K. Jørgensen (Eds.), Prevention of Accidents at Work: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on the Prevention of Accidents at Work (WOS 2017), October 3-6, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic (pp. 191-196). Taylor & Francis, CRC Press.

Tappura, S. ; Pulkkinen, J. ; Kivistö-Rahnasto, J. / A model for managing OHS in Finnish vocational training and education provider organisations. Prevention of Accidents at Work: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on the Prevention of Accidents at Work (WOS 2017), October 3-6, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic. editor / Ales Bernatik ; Lucie Kocurkova ; Kirsten Jørgensen. London : Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, 2017. pp. 191-196

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Tappura, S, Pulkkinen, J & Kivistö-Rahnasto, J 2017, A model for managing OHS in Finnish vocational training and education provider organisations. in A Bernatik, L Kocurkova & K Jørgensen (eds), Prevention of Accidents at Work: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on the Prevention of Accidents at Work (WOS 2017), October 3-6, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic. Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, London, pp. 191-196, International conference on the prevention of accidents at work, 13/10/17.

A model for managing OHS in Finnish vocational training and education provider organisations. / Tappura, S.; Pulkkinen, J.; Kivistö-Rahnasto, J.
Prevention of Accidents at Work: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on the Prevention of Accidents at Work (WOS 2017), October 3-6, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic. ed. / Ales Bernatik; Lucie Kocurkova; Kirsten Jørgensen. London: Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, 2017. p. 191-196.

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Tappura S, Pulkkinen J , Kivistö-Rahnasto J. A model for managing OHS in Finnish vocational training and education provider organisations. In Bernatik A, Kocurkova L, Jørgensen K, editors, Prevention of Accidents at Work: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on the Prevention of Accidents at Work (WOS 2017), October 3-6, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic. London: Taylor & Francis, CRC Press. 2017. p. 191-196

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