A Qualitative Study of the Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems at Ibnu Sina Hospital, Makassar City, Indonesia

Abstract

Background: Occupational health and safety management system is a concept of managing occupationalhealth and safety systematically and comprehensively in a complete management system. This study aimsto obtain information about the level of implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety ManagementSystem at Ibnu Sina Hospital, Makassar City.Method: This study uses descriptive qualitative method. The data obtained through in-depth interviewswere then analyzed using a deductive mindset.Results: Commitment and policies exist and have been issued in the decision of the Hospital Director.Planning is carried out by the planning subdivision which collects occupational health and safety data.Implementation is carried out by socialization/counselling on Occupational Health and Safety, training andinstallation of light fire extinguishers, use of personal protective equipment, installation of dangerous signson equipment that pose a danger. Measurement is assessed by staff compliance to work while performanceevaluation cannot be implemented. Monitoring has not been carried out on the Occupational Health andSafety Policy.Conclusion: The implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety program is still not beingimplemented. So it is suggested to hospital managers to further increase the efforts of the OccupationalHealth and Safety Management System.