The Protective Measures Against SARS-COV-2 Infection in the Seafood Company From the Perspective of the Employees

• Autorzy: Małgorzata Z. Wiśniewska , Tomasz Grybek , Piotr Grudowski
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: To identify and discuss the protective measures implemented to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection among employees. Design/methodology/approach: The four-stage course of research. Case study and structured interviews with all employees, directly and indirectly, involved in food processing. Research questions: (R1) What measures have been taken to prevent the risk of infection among employees? (R2) What activities and responsibilities were the most difficult and easiest for employees to follow when implementing these measures? Findings: Administrative protective measures dominate in the organization. Wearing additional protective equipment, keeping distance, and following new hygienic procedures are the most difficult issues. Temperature self-measurement and signing of health declarations are not a problem for employees. It is a need to listen to employees about the protective measures. Research limitations/implications: The results refer to one unique case and should not be generalized. However, it is clear that protective measures and their implementation seem to make employees more aware of potential hazards. Therefore, the questions included in our interview can be recommended for use in other organizations, not only in food companies. Originality/value: The article fills in the research gap. According to the authors' knowledge, this is the first study in Poland that is based on the experience of a food company.(original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Human resources; COVID-19; Health and safety at work

PL

Zasoby ludzkie; COVID-19; Bezpieczeństwo i higiena pracy

• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2022
• Numer: z. 157 Contemporary Management
• Strony: 631--648

Twórcy

autor

Małgorzata Z. Wiśniewska

• The University of Gdańsk

autor

Tomasz Grybek

• The University of Gdańsk

autor

Piotr Grudowski

• Gdansk University of Technology, Poland

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2022.157.41