Methodology of integrated evaluation of environmental and occupational risks

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2010

Authors

F. Artilheiro Antunes (Author) FEUP; J. Santos Baptista (Author) FEUP; M. Tato Diogo (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: SHO 2010 - International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene

Pages: 75-79

SHO 2010 - International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene

Guimarães, Portugal, February, 11th and 12th

Indexing

ISI Proceedings

ISI Web of Knowledge - 1 Citation

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Other engineering and technologies

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Process engineering ; Technological sciences > Technology > Safety technology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-008-NX2

Resumo (PT): Este trabalho insere-se numa óptica de integração dos Sistemas de Gestão. Apresenta uma metodologia que procura enquadrar a avaliação de riscos das componentes ambiental e ocupacional, no sentido de potenciar sinergias que propiciem a melhoria do desempenho das organizações nestes domínios. Neste sentido, pretende-se contribuir para uma maior integração dos sistemas de gestão ao nível do planeamento do sistema. É proposto neste artigo uma metodologia simples que visa a determinação simultânea dos impactes ambientais e os riscos relacionados com a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde Ocupacionais, pretendendo ser um elemento facilitador no tratamento destas temáticas no seio das organizações, em particular PME.

Abstract (EN): The present paper falls within the approach to management systems integration. A methodology is presented, aiming to frame both environmental and occupational components in risk assessment, potentiating synergies to propitiate improvement in organizational performance in these issues. In this context, this study is intended as a contribution to a greater integration of management systems at planning stage. In the present article, a simple method is proposed to target the simultaneous determination of environmental impacts and risks related to Occupational Safety and Health, thus trying to positioning as a facilitator tool in approaching these matters within organizations, specially small and medium sized enterprises, SMEs.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5