The protective measures against SARS-COV-2 infection in the seafood company from the perspective of the employees

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

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2022.157.41

• 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.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

COVID-19; human resources; safety; protective measures

PL

COVID-19; zasoby ludzkie; bezpieczeństwo; środki ochronne

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2022
• Tom: z. 157
• Strony: 631--648
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 50 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Wiśniewska Małgorzata Z.

• The University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Management, Sopot, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5193-2153

autor

Grybek Tomasz

• The University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Management, Sopot, Poland

autor

Grudowski Piotr

• Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdańsk, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0283-7544

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Uwagi

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Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).