| Popis: |
Work accounts for one-third of one’s adult life. If the state of the place of work is unfavorable – regardless of where, when, how large, or what kind – negative health consequences are certain to occur. When it comes to health and safety in the Middle East (ME), it is worth mentioning that the ME Safety Statistics have shown significant changes in safety rules over the last decade. However, considerable work still needs to be done; this will be true for regions all over the world until all workplaces are accident-free. In this paper, the occupational health and safety (OHS) in Lebanon — a small country in the Middle East, with an area of 10,452 km2, a population of 4 million, and nearly 2 million refugees from neighboring ME countries, and a service-oriented economy — is examined. The study aims to outline the magnitude of the problem and identify areas for potential research and interventions. |
