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Relative Effectiveness of Worker Safety and Health Training Methods

Author Burke, M. J.; Sarpy, S. A.; Smith-Crowe, K.; Chan-Serafin, S.; Salvador, R. O.; Islam, G.
Source American Journal of Public Health
Source Type Journal Article
Summary

This study investigated the effectiveness of several methods of worker safety and health training in improving safety knowledge and performance as well as reducing negative outcomes. Based on data from 20,991 employees, the findings indicated that as training methods became more participative, knowledge increased and negative events were reduced

Keywords Health, Job Performance, Occupational Safety, Personnel Training
Reference

Burke, M. J.; Sarpy, S. A.; Smith-Crowe, K.; Chan-Serafin, S.; Salvador, R. O.; Islam, G. (2006). Relative Effectiveness of Worker Safety and Health Training Methods. Relative Effectiveness of Worker Safety and Health Training Methods, American Journal of Public Health, 96, 315-324.

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