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Title:An examination of work conditions and well-being of Slovene train drivers
Authors:ID Murko, Danica (Author)
ID Khawaja, Sarwar (Author)
ID Qureshi, Fayyaz Hussain (Author)
Files:.pdf RAZ_Murko_Danica_2024.pdf (917,68 KB)
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URL https://organizacija.fov.um.si/sl/stevilke/let-57-st-1-2024/
 
Language:English
Work type:Unknown
Typology:1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:FOV - Faculty of Organizational Sciences in Kranj
Abstract:Background and purpose: While the occupation of a train driver can be likened to other transportation professions like truck or bus drivers, it is essential to note that there are distinct hazards exclusive to this role that have a notable impact on the mental and physical well-being of train drivers. The study aims to define personal characteristics, work organisation and work characteristics, professional development and work in general in connection with risk factors among employees who perform the work tasks of train drivers in railway transport. Methodology: The study on train drivers in Slovenia was conducted with 179 participants, representing 13.3% of the total population of train drivers. The sample was predominantly male and varied in age, most hailing from the Podravska region. The OPSA digital tool was used to analyse risk factors and gauge psychosocial stress across 17 areas, using a questionnaire split into two sections. Data was collected through online and physical surveys, with voluntary and anonymous participation. Results: The study found that the personal characteristics of train drivers do not significantly impact their perception of workplace workload. While professional development factors negatively influenced workload perception, the impact was not statistically significant. However, general work characteristics strongly impact how train drivers perceive their workload. These findings suggest that interventions should focus on modifying general work characteristics to improve train drivers’ work conditions. Conclusions: These findings have important implications for the railway industry. They suggest that interventions aimed at improving the work conditions of train drivers should focus on modifying general work characteristics rather than targeting personal characteristics or professional development factors. Future research should explore these relationships and develop strategies to mitigate the identified risk factors.
Publication date:01.01.2024
Year of publishing:2024
Number of pages:str. 72-86
Numbering:Vol. 57, issue 1
PID:20.500.12556/DKUM-94251 New window
UDC:656.2-051(497.4)
ISSN on article:1318-5454
COBISS.SI-ID:239678211 New window
DOI:10.2478/orga-2024-0005 New window
Publication date in DKUM:11.08.2025
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Title:Organizacija : revija za management, informatiko in kadre
Shortened title:Organizacija
Publisher:Moderna organizacija
ISSN:1318-5454
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Language:Slovenian
Title:Pregled delovnih pogojev in dobrega počutja slovenskih strojevodij
Abstract:Ozadje in namen: Poklic strojevodje se lahko primerja z drugimi poklici v prevozništvu, kot so vozniki tovornjakov ali avtobusov, vendar je pomembno opozoriti, da obstajajo posebna tveganja, ki so značilna za poklic strojevodje in imajo vpliv na njihovo duševno in fizično dobro počutje. Namen študije je opredeliti osebne značilnosti, organizacijo dela in značilnosti dela, profesionalni razvoj in delo na splošno, v povezavi z dejavniki tveganja med strojevodji. Metodologija: Študija o strojevodjih v Sloveniji je bila izvedena na 179 udeležencih, kar predstavlja 13,3% celotne populacije strojevodij. V vzorcu so bili večinoma moški različnih starosti, večina pa izhaja iz Podravske regije. Za namen raziskave je bil uporabljen OPSA vprašalnik za analizo dejavnikov tveganja in merjenje psihosocialnega stresa na 17 področjih. Podatki so bili zbrani prek spletnega in fizično razdeljenega vprašalnika, udeležba pa je bila prostovoljna in anonimna. Rezultati: S pomočjo raziskave smo ugotovili, da osebne značilnosti strojevodij ne vplivajo bistveno na njihovo zaznavanje obremenitve na delovnem mestu. Medtem ko so dejavniki profesionalnega razvoja pokazali šibek pozitiven vpliv na zaznavanje obremenitve, vpliv ni bil statistično pomemben. Splošne značilnosti imajo močan pozitiven vpliv na to, kako strojevodje zaznavajo svojo obremenitev. Rezultati nakazujejo, da bi morale intervencije osredotočiti na spreminjanje splošnih značilnosti dela za izboljšanje delovnih pogojev strojevodij. Zaključki: Rezultati imajo pomembne izsledke za železniško industrijo. Nakazujejo, da bi morale intervencije, namenjene izboljšanju delovnih pogojev strojevodij, osredotočiti na spreminjanje splošnih značilnosti dela, namesto da bi ciljale na osebne značilnosti ali dejavnike profesionalnega razvoja. Prihodnje raziskave bi morale nadalje raziskovati te odnose in razvijati strategije za zmanjšanje identificiranih dejavnikov tveganja.
Keywords:strojevodje, železničarji, delovni pogoji, železniški promet, Slovenija


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