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Background and Objective: In recent years, attention to health, safety, and environment (HSE) management systems has increased in large industries. However, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have benefited less due to limited resources and informal structures. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of designing and implementing a smart HSE application to enhance safety in SMEs in the western region of Mazandaran province, Iran.
Methods: This applied study was conducted using a mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative). Initially, a structured needs assessment was carried out using a questionnaire covering seven key domains. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire were confirmed, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.859. Subsequently, the HSE-MS application was developed using the Puzzley platform and implemented with three organizational access levels. Technology acceptance was evaluated using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and data analysis was performed using SPSS software.
Results: The analysis indicated that users perceived the system as highly useful (Perceived Usefulness, PU = 3.84), although the perceived ease of use (PEOU = 2.89) indicated a need for improvement. Overall, the developed application adequately met the users’ needs in HSE-related areas.
Conclusion:The findings demonstrate that designing and implementing a smart HSE application in SMEs is not only feasible but can also significantly contribute to improving safety culture, reducing incidents, and promoting deployable technological solutions in the small industry sector.
Methods: This applied study was conducted using a mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative). Initially, a structured needs assessment was carried out using a questionnaire covering seven key domains. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire were confirmed, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.859. Subsequently, the HSE-MS application was developed using the Puzzley platform and implemented with three organizational access levels. Technology acceptance was evaluated using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and data analysis was performed using SPSS software.
Results: The analysis indicated that users perceived the system as highly useful (Perceived Usefulness, PU = 3.84), although the perceived ease of use (PEOU = 2.89) indicated a need for improvement. Overall, the developed application adequately met the users’ needs in HSE-related areas.
Conclusion:The findings demonstrate that designing and implementing a smart HSE application in SMEs is not only feasible but can also significantly contribute to improving safety culture, reducing incidents, and promoting deployable technological solutions in the small industry sector.
Article number: 3
Keywords: Occupational Health, Safety Management, Mobile Applications, small and medium enterprises, Technology Acceptance Model, Environmental Health
Type of Study: Research Article |
Subject:
Safety
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