EMPIRICAL VALIDATION OF A NEW OCCUPATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL BASED ON A RISK MATRIX FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES
VALIDAREA EMPIRICĂ A UNUI NOU INSTRUMENT DE EVALUARE A RISCURILOR OCUPAȚIONALE BAZAT PE O MATRICE DE RISC ÎN ÎNTREPRINDERILE MICI ȘI MIJLOCII
DOI : https://doi.org/10.35633/inmateh-77-83
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Abstract
This study scientifically validates a tool for identifying and assessing occupational risks in the agricultural and food industry, aiming to enhance worker health and safety. Developed through a systematic literature review, the tool integrates theoretical and operational perspectives, addressing both traditional and emerging risks from digitalization - such as ergonomic, psychosocial, and managerial factors linked to technology use and automation. Validation, via comparative and statistical analyses (e.g., Gaussian distributions, Cronbach α coefficient), confirmed its reliability and applicability. The tool proves effective in supporting risk prevention strategies adapted to evolving, digitally influenced organizational environments.
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