Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/36075 
Year of Publication: 
2010
Series/Report no.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 4734
Publisher: 
Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA), Bonn
Abstract: 
This paper engages in an interdisciplinary survey of the current state of knowledge related to the theory, determinants and consequences of occupational safety and health (OSH). First, it synthesizes the available theoretical frameworks used by economists and psychologists to understand the issues related to the optimal provision of OSH in the labour market. Second, it reviews the academic literature investigating the correlates of a comprehensive set of OSH indicators, which portray the state of OSH infrastructure (social security expenditure, prevention, regulations), inputs (chemical and physical agents, ergonomics, working time, violence) and outcomes (injuries, illnesses, absenteeism, job satisfaction) within workplaces. Third, it explores the implications of the lack of OSH in terms of the economic and social costs that are entailed. Finally, the survey identifies areas of future research interests and suggests priorities for policy initiatives that can improve the health and safety of workers.
Subjects: 
Health
safety
indicators
accidents
diseases
absenteeism
JEL: 
J17
J28
J81
K32
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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