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nasrolahzadeh P, pouragha H. Feasibility Study on Designing and Implementing a Smart HSE Application for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Western Mazandaran Province. johe 2025; 12 (2) :129-139
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URL: http://johe.umsha.ac.ir/article-1-997-en.html
1- Department of Environmental Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Mehr Alborz University, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Environmental Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Mehr Alborz University, Tehran, Iran ,h.pouragha@mehralborz.ac.ir
2- Department of Environmental Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Mehr Alborz University, Tehran, Iran ,
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Background and Objective: In recent years, there has been a growing focus on health, safety, and environment (HSE) management systems in large industrial organizations. However, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have gained less support due to limited resources and informal structures. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of designing and implementing an innovative HSE application to improve safety in SMEs in the western region of Mazandaran Province, Iran.
Materials and Methods: This applied study used a mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative methods). First, a structured needs assessment was conducted using a questionnaire covering seven key domains. The questionnaire's reliability and validity were verified, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.859. Subsequently, the HSE-MS application was developed using the Puzzley platform and implemented at three organizational access point levels. Technology acceptance was evaluated using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 27.
Results: The analysis indicated that users perceived the system beneficial (Perceived Usefulness, PU = 3.84), although the perceived ease of use (PEOU = 2.89) suggests that improvements are needed. Overall, the developed application adequately addressed the users’ needs in HSE-related areas.
Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that designing and implementing a smart HSE application in SMEs is both practical and capable of significantly improving safety culture, reducing incidents, and promoting deployable technological solutions in the small industry sector.
Materials and Methods: This applied study used a mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative methods). First, a structured needs assessment was conducted using a questionnaire covering seven key domains. The questionnaire's reliability and validity were verified, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.859. Subsequently, the HSE-MS application was developed using the Puzzley platform and implemented at three organizational access point levels. Technology acceptance was evaluated using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 27.
Results: The analysis indicated that users perceived the system beneficial (Perceived Usefulness, PU = 3.84), although the perceived ease of use (PEOU = 2.89) suggests that improvements are needed. Overall, the developed application adequately addressed the users’ needs in HSE-related areas.
Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that designing and implementing a smart HSE application in SMEs is both practical and capable of significantly improving safety culture, reducing incidents, and promoting deployable technological solutions in the small industry sector.
Keywords: Environmental Health, Mobile Applications, Occupational Health, Safety Management, Small and Medium Enterprises, Technology Acceptance Model
Type of Study: Research Article |
Subject:
Safety
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