Measuring perceptions of workplace safety: development and validation of the Work Safety Scale

Article Abstract:

Five factorially distinct constructs are measured by the Work Safety Scale (WSS), namely, job safety, coworker safety, supervisor safety, management safety practices and satisfaction with the safety program. This was gleaned from results of the development and validation of the WSS, a 50-item test that assesses employees' perceptions of safety on the job. Among the subscales, supervisor safety and management safety practices were found to be the best predictors of accidents, job satisfaction and safety behavior compliance.

Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Testing

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Mental models of safety: do managers and employees see eye to eye?

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Disagreements between managers and employees in an organization can lead to conflicts in the provision of a safe and healthy atmosphere at work. A study has shown that in an organization with interdependent work, the managers and employees share a similar mental model which helps in providing a safe workplace.

Management dynamics, Practice, Managers, Conflict management, Working conditions

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Evaluating the effectiveness of a logger safety training program

Article Abstract:

A study evaluating the logger safety training program is presented.

United States, Job training and related services, Job & Vocational Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Methods, Evaluation, Occupational training, Loggers, Loggers (Persons)

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