Safety and health educational needs of agricultural education and industry professionals

Article Abstract:

A survey on the safety and health education needs of agricultural professionals confirms the high incidence of farm injuries throughout the US. Farm experts resent official restrictions which may alleviate safety risks and health hazards on farms and ranches. However, the increase in farm injuries calls for urgent remedial measures such as effective control of the farm environment through high technology and institution of instructional processes to effect behavioural transformation in farm workers.

Agricultural industry, Education, Accidents, Employee safety education, Agricultural laborers

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How to properly allocate the health and safety insurance cost within the firm

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A study is conducted to identify a correct method for allocating health and safety insurance cost within a business enterprise. Results show that insurance cost allocation conducted within the context of a health and safety performance-sensitive rate mechanism is the most appropriate cost management practice. In this method, cost functions featuring injury costs as drivers are utilized.

Research, Economic aspects, Work-related injuries, Work related injuries, Health insurance, Insurance

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Behaviour-based safety management in Hong-Kong's construction industry

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A safety management scheme featuring behaviour-based safety techniques has been successfully installed in the Hong Kong construction industry. The scheme, which includes performance analysis, target programmes and performance feedback has been particularly effective at two sample sites but not obviously useful at others. The scheme had no influence over bamboo scaffolding projects.

Construction industry

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