The impact of ISO 45001 certification on workers' health and safety: An empirical study of medium-sized enterprises in Algeria

Authors

  • Mohammed Daoudi Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed University, Oran, Algeria
  • Salah Eddine Mendli Abdelhamid ibn Badis University, Mostaganem, Algeria

Keywords:

ISO 45001, OHS, Health and Safety, Standard Impact, Algeria

Abstract

This article examines the impact of implementing a certified management system under the ISO 45001 standard on workers' health and safety (WHS) in a region that has been little explored in this field. An empirical study was conducted on thirty medium-sized enterprises located in various regions of Algeria. Through a structured questionnaire addressed to different company managers, the overall results initially reveal a significant improvement in working conditions, risk prevention, and safety culture following certification. A comparative analysis of the results by industry sector, conducted subsequently, highlighted variations in impact depending on the sector, with particularly strong perceptions in the construction sector.

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Published

2025-03-12

How to Cite

Daoudi, M., & Mendli, S. E. (2025). The impact of ISO 45001 certification on workers’ health and safety: An empirical study of medium-sized enterprises in Algeria. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19(3), 860–875. Retrieved from https://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/905

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2025): Online First

Section

Peer Review Articles
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