Developing a strategic plan for health, safety and environmental management of schools in Kermanshah province

Subject Areas : environmental Health

Elham Kaviani ¹ , Vali Naseri Pelengard ² , Nasrin Choobkar ³ , Morteza Kalhori ⁴

1 - Department of Educational Sciences, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran. )*Corresponding Author)
2 - Sports Management, Farhangian University, Ilam, Iran.
3 - Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran.
4 - Department of Educational Sciences, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran.

Received: 2022-10-10 Accepted : 2022-12-12 Published : 2022-12-22

Keywords: Kermanshah, Schools, developing HSE strategy, SWOT Matrix,

Abstract :

Background and Objective: Today, the biggest challenge of most countries is health and environmental threats. Health, safety and environmental education has a significant effect in reducing these threats. It is necessary to provide suitable conditions to achieve educational goals and to ensure the health of people in the society at different ages, it is necessary to apply appropriate HSE methods to ensure health, safety and environment in schools. Health, safety and environment is within the scope of studies. Material and Methodology: This research is a descriptive-analytical type that has two main stages. In the first step, the current situation was examined by preparing the evaluation matrix of internal (IFE) and external (EFE) factors. In the second stage, by preparing the matrix of opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses (SWOT), the strategy according to the factors was presented. Findings: The findings are in the order of the most points, the most important strengths of health, safety and environmental management of schools in Kermanshah, attracting internal and external participation, especially the provincial and municipal university of medical sciences,in the weaknesses of "inattention to complying with safety instructions, weakness in monitoring and training", in opportunities "cooperation and follow-up on solving safety problems, environmental health and defects observed in schools through the health center and the General Directorate of School Renovation, Development and Equipping", in threats "lack of reliable monitoring system in the implementation of health promotion programs in It was the province. Discussion and Conclusion: The results of the evaluation of the strategies indicate that the first step in the direction of the strategic management goals of the study area is the strategy of "supporting senior managers from the rules and regulations in order to advance the goals of HSE in schools, attracting financial and credit resources and supporting senior managers." Regarding the recruitment of expert human resources in the field of HSE, "Designing an efficient and effective system to monitor the implementation of relevant programs and review the laws related to schools and pay attention to health and safety issues and the organization and use of competent human resources" is also in The second priority is

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