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La reducción de la siniestralidad laboral requiere la implantación de un sistema de gestión de la seguridad y salud que permita llevar a cabo actividades preventivas de forma estructurada, coordinada e integrada en el conjunto de actividades y decisiones de la organización. Conscientes de esta necesidad, las empresas han comenzado a demandar un modelo de gestión cuya implantación sea demostrable, lo que ha dado lugar a una creciente aceptación del estándar internacional OHSAS 18001 que ofrece la posibilidad de certificación. En este trabajo se analiza el objetivo y ventajas de la implantación de dicho estándar y se presentan los resultados de un trabajo empírico realizado en la Universidad de Oviedo que permite conocer las opiniones de las empresas certificadas sobre el proceso de implantación y certificación del sistema OHSAS 18001, The literature has recognised that implementing a safety management system is the most efficient way of allocating resources for safety, since it not only improves working conditions, but also positively influences employees’ attitudes and behaviours with regards safety, consequently improving the safety climate. Aware of this need, companies have begun to demand a management model whose implementation is demonstrably. This has led to a growing acceptance of international standard OHSAS 18001 that offers the possibility of certification. In this work the authors analyse the objective and advantages of the introduction of the standard, and present the results of an empirical work that allows to know the perceptions of the certified companies on the process of implementation and certification of this standard.

La reducción de la siniestralidad laboral requiere la implantación de un sistema de gestión de la seguridad y salud que permita llevar a cabo actividades preventivas de forma estructurada, coordinada e integrada en el conjunto de actividades y decisiones de la organización. Conscientes de esta necesidad, las empresas han comenzado a demandar un modelo de gestión cuya implantación sea demostrable, lo que ha dado lugar a una creciente aceptación del estándar internacional OHSAS 18001 que ofrece la posibilidad de certificación. En este trabajo se analiza el objetivo y ventajas de la implantación de dicho estándar y se presentan los resultados de un trabajo empírico realizado en la Universidad de Oviedo que permite conocer las opiniones de las empresas certificadas sobre el proceso de implantación y certificación del sistema OHSAS 18001, The literature has recognised that implementing a safety management system is the most efficient way of allocating resources for safety, since it not only improves working conditions, but also positively influences employees’ attitudes and behaviours with regards safety, consequently improving the safety climate. Aware of this need, companies have begun to demand a management model whose implementation is demonstrably. This has led to a growing acceptance of international standard OHSAS 18001 that offers the possibility of certification. In this work the authors analyse the objective and advantages of the introduction of the standard, and present the results of an empirical work that allows to know the perceptions of the certified companies on the process of implementation and certification of this standard.

La reducción de la siniestralidad laboral requiere la implantación de un sistema de gestión de la seguridad y salud que permita llevar a cabo actividades preventivas de forma estructurada, coordinada e integrada en el conjunto de actividades y decisiones de la organización. Conscientes de esta necesidad, las empresas han comenzado a demandar un modelo de gestión cuya implantación sea demostrable, lo que ha dado lugar a una creciente aceptación del estándar internacional OHSAS 18001 que ofrece la posibilidad de certificación. En este trabajo se analiza el objetivo y ventajas de la implantación de dicho estándar y se presentan los resultados de un trabajo empírico realizado en la Universidad de Oviedo que permite conocer las opiniones de las empresas certificadas sobre el proceso de implantación y certificación del sistema OHSAS 18001, The literature has recognised that implementing a safety management system is the most efficient way of allocating resources for safety, since it not only improves working conditions, but also positively influences employees’ attitudes and behaviours with regards safety, consequently improving the safety climate. Aware of this need, companies have begun to demand a management model whose implementation is demonstrably. This has led to a growing acceptance of international standard OHSAS 18001 that offers the possibility of certification. In this work the authors analyse the objective and advantages of the introduction of the standard, and present the results of an empirical work that allows to know the perceptions of the certified companies on the process of implementation and certification of this standard.

La reducción de la siniestralidad laboral requiere la implantación de un sistema de gestión de la seguridad y salud que permita llevar a cabo actividades preventivas de forma estructurada, coordinada e integrada en el conjunto de actividades y decisiones de la organización. Conscientes de esta necesidad, las empresas han comenzado a demandar un modelo de gestión cuya implantación sea demostrable, lo que ha dado lugar a una creciente aceptación del estándar internacional OHSAS 18001 que ofrece la posibilidad de certificación. En este trabajo se analiza el objetivo y ventajas de la implantación de dicho estándar y se presentan los resultados de un trabajo empírico realizado en la Universidad de Oviedo que permite conocer las opiniones de las empresas certificadas sobre el proceso de implantación y certificación del sistema OHSAS 18001, The literature has recognised that implementing a safety management system is the most efficient way of allocating resources for safety, since it not only improves working conditions, but also positively influences employees’ attitudes and behaviours with regards safety, consequently improving the safety climate. Aware of this need, companies have begun to demand a management model whose implementation is demonstrably. This has led to a growing acceptance of international standard OHSAS 18001 that offers the possibility of certification. In this work the authors analyse the objective and advantages of the introduction of the standard, and present the results of an empirical work that allows to know the perceptions of the certified companies on the process of implementation and certification of this standard.

La reducción de la siniestralidad laboral requiere la implantación de un sistema de gestión de la seguridad y salud que permita llevar a cabo actividades preventivas de forma estructurada, coordinada e integrada en el conjunto de actividades y decisiones de la organización. Conscientes de esta necesidad, las empresas han comenzado a demandar un modelo de gestión cuya implantación sea demostrable, lo que ha dado lugar a una creciente aceptación del estándar internacional OHSAS 18001 que ofrece la posibilidad de certificación. En este trabajo se analiza el objetivo y ventajas de la implantación de dicho estándar y se presentan los resultados de un trabajo empírico realizado en la Universidad de Oviedo que permite conocer las opiniones de las empresas certificadas sobre el proceso de implantación y certificación del sistema OHSAS 18001, The literature has recognised that implementing a safety management system is the most efficient way of allocating resources for safety, since it not only improves working conditions, but also positively influences employees’ attitudes and behaviours with regards safety, consequently improving the safety climate. Aware of this need, companies have begun to demand a management model whose implementation is demonstrably. This has led to a growing acceptance of international standard OHSAS 18001 that offers the possibility of certification. In this work the authors analyse the objective and advantages of the introduction of the standard, and present the results of an empirical work that allows to know the perceptions of the certified companies on the process of implementation and certification of this standard.

La reducción de la siniestralidad laboral requiere la implantación de un sistema de gestión de la seguridad y salud que permita llevar a cabo actividades preventivas de forma estructurada, coordinada e integrada en el conjunto de actividades y decisiones de la organización. Conscientes de esta necesidad, las empresas han comenzado a demandar un modelo de gestión cuya implantación sea demostrable, lo que ha dado lugar a una creciente aceptación del estándar internacional OHSAS 18001 que ofrece la posibilidad de certificación. En este trabajo se analiza el objetivo y ventajas de la implantación de dicho estándar y se presentan los resultados de un trabajo empírico realizado en la Universidad de Oviedo que permite conocer las opiniones de las empresas certificadas sobre el proceso de implantación y certificación del sistema OHSAS 18001, The literature has recognised that implementing a safety management system is the most efficient way of allocating resources for safety, since it not only improves working conditions, but also positively influences employees’ attitudes and behaviours with regards safety, consequently improving the safety climate. Aware of this need, companies have begun to demand a management model whose implementation is demonstrably. This has led to a growing acceptance of international standard OHSAS 18001 that offers the possibility of certification. In this work the authors analyse the objective and advantages of the introduction of the standard, and present the results of an empirical work that allows to know the perceptions of the certified companies on the process of implementation and certification of this standard.

El conocimiento es el activo intangible que más valor genera en cualquier organización. Sin embargo, sólo es fuente de ventajas competitivas si se produce de forma regular en el tiempo. En este trabajo se analizan distintas dimensiones de la innovación durante un periodo de nueve años (1991-1999) mediante una muestra formada por 1.098 empresas industriales españolas. La aplicación de un modelo de análisis de conteo permite identificar cuáles son los factores relevantes a la hora de explicar la regularidad en las inversiones en investigación y desarrollo, así como la regularidad en la obtención de innovaciones (de producto y de proceso), prestando especial atención a la capacidad de innovación acumulada en el tiempo. Los resultados muestran cómo las actividades de I+D tienen un carácter más sectorial, sin embargo, la aplicación de conocimiento a los productos y procesos de la empresa depende únicamente de factores internos a la misma.

Occupational accidents severely deteriorate human capital, negatively affecting the productivity and competitiveness of countries. But despite this, we still observe a scarcity of preventive practices, an unsatisfactory management commitment and an absence of safety culture among firms. The result is evident in firms' high accident rates. This situation is a consequence of the general belief among firms that investing in safety is a cost, and hence has negative repercussions for their competitiveness. The current work aims to develop a model of a positive safety culture, and analyse the effect of this model on a set of indicators of organisational performance. The results show the beneficial role the managers of the firm, because they can influence on safety behaviours of employees in direct and indirect way. Moreover, the results obtained confirm that this model has a positive incidence on business performance, which could lead to create competitive advantage for firms.

Occupational accidents severely deteriorate human capital, negatively affecting the productivity and competitiveness of countries. But despite this, we still observe a scarcity of preventive practices, an unsatisfactory management commitment and an absence of safety culture among firms. The result is evident in firms' high accident rates. This situation is a consequence of the general belief among firms that investing in safety is a cost, and hence has negative repercussions for their competitiveness. The current work aims to develop a model of a positive safety culture, and analyse the effect of this model on a set of indicators of organisational performance. The results show the beneficial role the managers of the firm, because they can influence on safety behaviours of employees in direct and indirect way. Moreover, the results obtained confirm that this model has a positive incidence on business performance, which could lead to create competitive advantage for firms.

There is growing interest in several sectors in safety culture as a means of reducing accidents in the workplace. Literature on the subject shows that it is a multidimensional concept. However, there is considerable confusion surrounding the term over which few are able to agree, since there is a lack of empirical studies. This study aims to review the available literature in order to propose a model for a positive culture of prevention and subsequently to contrast this with a sample of 455 Spanish companies, using structural equations as a statistical technique. Results show the important role of company management in the promotion of the safe behaviour of employees both directly, through their attitudes and behaviour, and indirectly, by developing an occupational health and safety management system.

There is growing interest in several sectors in safety culture as a means of reducing accidents in the workplace. Literature on the subject shows that it is a multidimensional concept. However, there is considerable confusion surrounding the term over which few are able to agree, since there is a lack of empirical studies. This study aims to review the available literature in order to propose a model for a positive culture of prevention and subsequently to contrast this with a sample of 455 Spanish companies, using structural equations as a statistical technique. Results show the important role of company management in the promotion of the safe behaviour of employees both directly, through their attitudes and behaviour, and indirectly, by developing an occupational health and safety management system.

There is growing interest in several sectors in safety culture as a means of reducing accidents in the workplace. Literature on the subject shows that it is a multidimensional concept. However, there is considerable confusion surrounding the term over which few are able to agree, since there is a lack of empirical studies. This study aims to review the available literature in order to propose a model for a positive culture of prevention and subsequently to contrast this with a sample of 455 Spanish companies, using structural equations as a statistical technique. Results show the important role of company management in the promotion of the safe behaviour of employees both directly, through their attitudes and behaviour, and indirectly, by developing an occupational health and safety management system.

There is growing interest in several sectors in safety culture as a means of reducing accidents in the workplace. Literature on the subject shows that it is a multidimensional concept. However, there is considerable confusion surrounding the term over which few are able to agree, since there is a lack of empirical studies. This study aims to review the available literature in order to propose a model for a positive culture of prevention and subsequently to contrast this with a sample of 455 Spanish companies, using structural equations as a statistical technique. Results show the important role of company management in the promotion of the safe behaviour of employees both directly, through their attitudes and behaviour, and indirectly, by developing an occupational health and safety management system.

There is growing interest in several sectors in safety culture as a means of reducing accidents in the workplace. Literature on the subject shows that it is a multidimensional concept. However, there is considerable confusion surrounding the term over which few are able to agree, since there is a lack of empirical studies. This study aims to review the available literature in order to propose a model for a positive culture of prevention and subsequently to contrast this with a sample of 455 Spanish companies, using structural equations as a statistical technique. Results show the important role of company management in the promotion of the safe behaviour of employees both directly, through their attitudes and behaviour, and indirectly, by developing an occupational health and safety management system.