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Using emotional contagion theory and the Job Demands-Resources model as a theoretical foundation, we tested the proposition that higher levels of contagion of anger (i.e., a demand) vs. higher levels of contagion of joy (i.e., a resource) will be associated respectively with more vs. fewer sleep disturbances and health problems, which in turn are related to more workplace accidents and injuries. Moreover, we examined the moderating impact of production pressure (i.e., a contextual demand) on the relationship between emotional contagion and employee poor sleep and health. Data from 1000 employees in Italy showed that the conditional indirect effects of contagion of anger, but not of joy, on accidents and injuries via sleep and health problems were intensified as levels of production pressure increased. Furthermore, contagion of anger was positively associated with both sleep disturbances and health problems whereas contagion of joy was negatively related to only sleep disturbances. These findings suggest that the effect of anger that employees absorb during social interactions at work likely persists when coming at home and represents an emotional demand that impairs the physiological functions that regulate restorative sleep and energies recharging; and, this effect is even stronger among employees who perceived higher levels of organizational production pressure.

This study introduces a method using a multi-goal fuzzy cognitive map (FCM) and multi-criteria decision making based on sensitivity analysis to assess the risks associated with working accidents in underground collieries. Safety, stoppage in operation, and operational and capital costs are considered as the main goals during the FCM process with significant emphasis on safety. Workplace accidents data from Kerman underground collieries are statistically evaluated to find the degrees of occurrence probability, severity, and work-disability duration as the main risk factors. The causes and effects of accidents are analyzed using FCM based on three goals and the effects of risk factors. A sensitivity analysis on the weights of the goals is conducted with the aim of increasing the workplace safety in TOPSIS environment after solving the designed multi-goal FCM. Results indicate that “gas poisoning,” “roof fall,” and “debris and destruction” take the first three ranks and impose high risks to the system. By contrast, “collision, hit, and crash” presents the lowest risk among all accidents.

Six UNRWA workers were killed when two strikes hit a school-turned-shelter and its surroundings in Nuseirat, Gaza, on Sept. 11.

Workplace bullying are prevalent among the nursing workforce. Consequences of workplace bullying include psychological stress and workplace accidents and injuries. Psychological hardiness is proposed as a buffer for workplace bullying and psychological stress on workplace accidents and injuries. This study adopted the Affective Events Theory and Conservation of Resources Theory to develop and test a moderated mediated model in two field studies. Study 1 (N = 286, Australian nurses) found support for the direct negative effect of workplace bullying on workplace accidents and injuries with psychological stress acting as the mediator. The mediation findings from Study 1 were replicated in Study 2 (N = 201, New Zealand nurses). In addition, Study 2 supplemented Study 1 by providing empirical support for using psychological hardiness as the buffer for the association between psychological stress and workplace accidents and injuries. This study offers theoretical and empirical insights into the research and practice on psychological hardiness for improving the psychological well-being of employees who faced workplace mistreatments.

Background and aim Safety-specific transformational leadership (SSTL) has garnered much attention in recent years. This scoping review aims to explore; (1) the industries within which the impacts of SSTL are investigated; (2) the impacts of SSTL on the leading and lagging safety indicators; (3) mechanisms through which SSTL can affect safety outcomes; (4) the safety impacts of SSTL compared with other leadership styles; and (5) research gap to be covered by future studies. Materials and methods This review was conducted in accordance with the standard procedure proposed by PRISMA-ScR. Three major databases including Web of Science, PubMed, and SCOPUS were searched. After removing duplications, initial screening, and eligibility assessment steps, 28 articles were included in the study. Results Coined in 2002, SSTL is a distinct construct from general transformational leadership with a greater influence on safety outcomes. Most studies are conducted in Canada and among construction workers. SSTL could affect both leading and lagging safety indicators, particularly safety behavior and occupational accidents. Safety climate and safety motivation mediate the impact of SSTL on safety outcomes. Social exchange theory and leader-member exchange theory explain how SSTL can modify the safety behavior of employees. SSTL is much stronger than passive leadership in affecting safety, and its effects are comparable with safety-specific active transactional leadership. Conclusion SSTL appears to be a significant factor influencing workplace safety outcomes, affecting both leading and lagging safety indicators. However, long-term longitudinal studies are needed to fully understand the impact of SSTL on these safety outcomes. Additionally, safety knowledge could serve as a mediator in the relationship between SSTL and safety results. Future research should compare the effectiveness of SSTL with authentic leadership style in enhancing safety outcomes. It would also be beneficial to assess how well SSTL can mitigate the negative effects of factors such as occupational fatigue, work-family imbalance, and production pressure on workplace safety.

Identifying the root causes of accidents and analyzing their causal relationships is a fundamental step in designing effective preventive strategies. This study aimed to uncover the root causes of mining accidents and determine the interactions among them from the perspectives of workers, supervisors, and safety officers using a mixed qualitative-quantitative approach and the fuzzy DEMATEL method. The study was designed as a mixed-method approach (qualitative-quantitative). In the qualitative phase, a total of 69 interviews were conducted (23 with workers, 21 with supervisors, and 25 with safety officers) to identify and categorize the root causes of accidents. In the quantitative phase, 33 participants (11 from each group) took part in expert panels where the fuzzy DEMATEL method was employed to analyze the relationships among the factors. The qualitative phase results revealed that workers primarily pointed to operational deficiencies, equipment issues, and workplace conditions. Supervisors emphasized human behavior, psychological stress, and a lack of safety culture, while safety officers highlighted managerial weaknesses and inefficient communication structures. The quantitative phase results identified management as the primary and most influential factor, whereas other factors, including humans, machinery, environment, and materials, predominantly appeared as dependent factors. This study’s findings suggest that understanding and analyzing the causal relationships among factors, coupled with integrating diverse perspectives, can aid in designing effective preventive strategies and reducing mining accidents. This approach enhances safety, productivity, and job satisfaction.

This research analyzed the perceptions of veterinarians and farmers about paratuberculosis (PTB) and biosecurity practices in Pernambuco, a state region of Northeast Brazil. A questionnaire was administered to 84 veterinarians and 54 farmers with objective questions about the disease and control and prevention practices. Regarding knowledge about PTB, it was observed that 97.62% (n = 82/84) of veterinarians and 55.56% (n = 30/54) of farmers were aware of the disease (P < 0.0001). In connection with general biosecurity practices, it was found that 98.81% of veterinarians (n = 83/84) and 55.56% of farmers (n = 30/54) knew the term biosecurity and associated it with associated with measures to prevent the occurrence of occupational accidents (P < 0.05). The research data showed that the promotion of health education for these professionals about the PTB and biosecurity practices is an appropriate instrument to reduce direct and indirect costs caused by the disease and to promote the good health of herds in the state of Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil. Key words: biosecurity, questionnaire, veterinarians, farmers, Johne disease. Objetivou-se com essa pesquisa analisar a percepção de Médicos Veterinários e Produtores rurais sobre a paratuberculose (PTB) e as práticas de biossegurança no estado de Pernambuco da região Nordeste do Brasil. Aplicou-se um questionário para 84 veterinários e 54 produtores rurais com questões objetivas sobre a doença e as práticas de controle e prevenção. Em relação ao conhecimento sobre a paratuberculose, observou-se que 97,62% (n = 82/84) dos veterinários e 55,56% (n = 30/54) dos produtores rurais conheciam a doença (P < 0,0001). Em relação às práticas gerais de biossegurança, verificou-se que o termo biossegurança era conhecido por 98,81% dos veterinários (n = 83/84) e 55,56% dos produtores rurais (n = 30/54) associado às práticas de prevenção da ocorrência de acidentes de trabalho (P < 0,05). Os dados da pesquisa mostram que a promoção de educação em saúde para esses profissionais sobre a PTB e práticas de biosseguridade é um instrumento adequado para reduzir os custos diretos e indiretos causados pela doença e promover a boa saúde dos rebanhos no estado de Pernambuco. Palavras-chave: biossegurança, questionário, veterinários, produtores rurais, doença de Johne.

Today’s world is changing dramatically due to the influence of various factors. Whether due to the rapid development of technological tools, advances in telecommunication methods, global economic and social events, or other reasons, almost everything is changing. As a result, the concepts of a “job” or work have changed as well, with new work shifts being introduced and the office no longer being the only place where work is done. In addition, our non-stop active society has increased the stress and pressure at work, causing fatigue to spread worldwide and becoming a global problem. Moreover, it is medically proven that persistent fatigue is a cause of serious diseases and health problems. Therefore, monitoring and detecting fatigue in the workplace is essential to improve worker safety in the long term. In this paper, we provide an overview of the use of smart wearable devices to monitor and detect occupational physical fatigue. In addition, we present and discuss the challenges that hinder this field and highlight what can be done to advance the use of smart wearables in workplace fatigue detection.