Effective Management of Regulatory Requirements for Business Safety: A Literature Review

Ilija Životić1, , Siniša Domazet 2 , Sunčica Stanković2
1Faculty of Engineering Management, Union Nikola Tesla University, Serbia
2 Faculty of Management, Belgrade Metropolitan University, Serbia
ilija.zivotic@fim.rs
sinisa.domazet@metropolitan.ac.rs
suncica.stankovic@metropolitan.ac.rs
DOI: 10.46793/BISEC25.031Z

 

ABSTRACT: The legislative framework in the field of health and safety at work is a key segment in the effective management of legislative requirements for business safety. Although this regulation aims to protect employees and preserve safety in organizations, critics point out that it can limit innovation and slow industrial development, which has led to proposals to reduce the regulatory burden when possible. The aim of this paper is to explore the challenges that organizations face in trying to meet legal requirements and to effectively manage the process of implementing regulations in the context of business security. A systematic literature review was conducted that analyzes the relationship between the management of legislative requirements and the day-to-day management of security in companies. The search for relevant publications was carried out through international bibliographic databases and scientific search engines, with an additional analysis of quotes from other authors. The results of the literature review show how compliance or non-compliance with legislation directly affects the effectiveness of the management of security systems in companies. The analysis highlights successful regulatory strategies, as well as key challenges, weaknesses and limitations that organizations face when implementing regulations. The study emphasizes that the effective management of legislative requirements in the area of business security, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises, is a complex and demanding process. The management of security systems should not only be based on strict enforcement of regulations and detection of non-compliance, but also on proactive approaches that include analysis of how legal compliance affects day-to-day operations and performance.

KEYWORDS: Occupational health and safety management, legislation, inspection practices, Europe

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