Document ID (ISN) | 103307 |
CIS number |
04-377 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0022-4375 - Journal of Safety Research |
Year |
2004 |
Convention or series no. |
|
Author(s) |
Eckerman D.A., Abrahamson K., Ammerman T., Fercho H., Rohlman D.S., Anger W.K. |
Title |
Computer-based training for food services workers at a hospital |
Bibliographic information |
2004, Vol.35, No.3, p.317-327. Illus. 52 ref. |
Abstract |
Interactive computer-based safety instruction (CBI) was given to 73 workers in the food services department of a university hospital. Subjects were observed at their jobs prior to, during the instruction and after the instruction. The proportion of correct answers to a computer-based test on safety improved significantly after the training (95%) as opposed to before the training (74.5%). There was in particular an increased accuracy in answers to questions that required application of knowledge to the work setting (from 46% to 79%). Improvements in work practices were seen in 79% of workers. There were important improvements in knowledge and work practices, showing that the benefits of CBI extended effectively to the workplace floor. |
Descriptors (primary) |
housekeeping and restaurant services workers; safety training in industry; hospitals; cooking |
Descriptors (secondary) |
safety consciousness; computer applications; safe working methods; programme evaluation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
Browse category(ies) |
OSH training Health care services
|