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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)
Smith, Robert Stewart – 1976
The safety and health mandate of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is examined in reference to its effectiveness in reducing injuries and its consistency with the goal of promoting general welfare. Chapter 1 describes the essential features of the act and its administration to date, and analyzes the mandate as revealed by legislative…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Environmental Research, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
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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