SOCIAL MEDIA AND BLOGS: HOW DIGITAL CONTENT INFLUENCES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ISSUES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33042/2522-1809-2025-3-191-534-542Keywords:
social media, blog, digital content, safety, employee, safety cultureAbstract
The article discusses how social media and blogs influence the dissemination of occupational safety issues. It highlights the benefits of increased awareness and better communication between employees and employers while addressing the risks of misinformation. The importance of companies monitoring content, correcting inaccuracies, and training employees to evaluate online information critically is emphasised.
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