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The Dread Factor: How Hazards and Safety Training Influence Learning and Performance
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Burke, Michael J.; Salvador, Rommel O.; Smith-Crowe, Kristin; Chan-Serafin, Suzanne; Smith, Alexis; Sonesh, Shirley – Journal of Applied Psychology, 2011
On the basis of hypotheses derived from social and experiential learning theories, we meta-analytically investigated how safety training and workplace hazards impact the development of safety knowledge and safety performance. The results were consistent with an expected interaction between the level of engagement of safety training and hazardous…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Safety, Experiential Learning, Severity (of Disability)
A Bibliographic Guide to Occupational Safety and Health.
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Pease, Sue – RQ, 1981
Lists government publications, periodicals, loose-leaf services, reports, and reference materials dealing with health and safety in the work environment. Addresses for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regional offices are provided. (FM)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Government Publications, Health, Indexes
Planning a Safe Environment: Occupational Safety in a University Setting.
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Drost, Donald A. – CUPA Journal, 1988
A study of occupational safety issues at a state university with data collected from forms filed with the state's Department of Worker's Compensation Industrial Commission is discussed. University occupations that appear to be more susceptible to injury and the causes of these injuries are identified. (MLW)
Descriptors: Accidents, College Environment, Higher Education, Injuries
Stepping Up Occupational Safety and Health Through Employee Participation.
Vaughan, Gary R. – Journal of the College and University Personnel Association, 1986
The effectiveness of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is examined, and it is suggested that employee participation could help improve occupational safety and health in the future, through safety committees, safety circles, safety teams, and individual participation. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Committees, Employer Employee Relationship, Higher Education
Occupational Health Training of Local Health Department Personnel: A Curriculum Model and Implications of Training.
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El-Ahraf, Amer; And Others – Journal of Environmental Health, 1982
Examines an industrial hygiene training program which emphasizes: (1) trends in occupational health; (2) organization and administration of occupational safety and health services; (3) methods of recognizing, evaluating, and controlling occupational hazards; and (4) application of epidemiological investigation planning, and health education to…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Environmental Technicians, Health Education