Challenges in Risk Identification and Management in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) within the Civil Aviation Industry
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Abstract
This research seeks to investigate the challenges of risk identification and, subsequently, risk management within the health and safety framework as related to OSH in the civil aviation industry. Aviation operations are rather fast-moving and complex; therefore, the present study has sought to identify organizations in hazard identification and deploying risk management strategies. This paper thus attempts to develop a case study that would underpin the complex interaction between human, technology, training, and regulation issues impeding effective OSH practices within the aviation industry. Finally, the findings of the study shed light on proactive and integrated strategies in managing risks that ensure workers' safety without compromising efficiency in production.
Research findings: Incomplete hazard recognition because of the dynamism present in the inherent work situations, cognitive biases in risk perception, communication disconnects across functions, and rapid technological changes are some of the main difficulties concerning identification and management in Civil Aviation. In turn, all these problems receive significant accentuation from inadequacies related to training, compliance with regulations, and incident reporting systems. The research underlines comprehensive and proactive OSH risk management across departments, improved communication tools, and permanent safety training. The analysis calls for these concerns to be addressed in order to improve the aviation industry's safety regarding health at work and compliance with updated security rules.