Assesment of Medical Laboratory Staff Awareness and Safety Culture within the Occupational Health Management System

Abstract

This study aims to assess the awareness and safety culture of medical laboratory staff within the framework of occupational health management systems. The research is based on a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses. The results indicate that, although laboratory personnel demonstrate high theoretical knowledge regarding occupational safety, practical behavior and integration of safety culture into daily work remain insufficient. Management involvement, quality of training, and staff motivation significantly determine the effectiveness of occupational health management systems. The conclusions and recommendations focus on strengthening safety culture so that occupational safety becomes a behavioral value rather than merely an administrative requirement