THE IMPACT OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION ON REDUCING WORKPLACE INJURIES

XIV International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Environmental Protection – IIZS 2024, str. 464-470

 

АУТОР / AUTHOR(S): Milica Bogdanov, Dijana Vašaš Kuručev, Jasmina Poštin , Sanja Stankov , Milan Nikolić  

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DOI: 10.46793/IIZS24.464B

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

Workplace safety and health are priorities in modern work environments, and one of the key factors influencing the reduction of injuries is adequate training and education of employees. This paper investigates the impact of various forms of training on reducing the risk of workplace injuries. It also  aims to demonstrate, through the analysis of existing theoretical frameworks and empirical studies, how continuous employee education contributes to the development of awareness regarding safety procedures and the proper use of work equipment.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

workplace safety, employee training

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