Abstract:

The digitalization of the work environment presents enterprises with constant new challenges regarding occupational health and safety, particularly concerning the emergence of psychosocial and organizational risks. This paper examines the extent to which occupational and psychosocial risks associated with the use of information and communication technologies and digital technologies are addressed in the formal OHS measures of enterprises, considering factors such as company size and ownership structure; it also analyzes selected risk factors and the negative impacts of technology use on employees. Data were collected via an online survey involving a sample of 286 respondents from enterprises operating in Slovakia. The results demonstrate that company size is significantly associated with the level of digitalization and virtualization, as well as the degree to which the impact of digital technologies is integrated into OHS policies, whereas ownership structure relates primarily to the level of digitalization and the overall approach to OHS. Furthermore, the study reveals that higher levels of digitalization are linked to a greater prevalence of specific risk factors, notably time pressure, increased work intensity, and technological dependency. The study expands empirical knowledge regarding the factors involved in integrating digital work environment risks into OHS policies and offers practical insights for management regarding the identification, assessment, and prevention of psychosocial risks associated with the use of digital technologies.