| Document ID (ISN) | 110196 |
| CIS number |
09-1199 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0120-5684 - Protección y seguridad |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Saarela K.I. |
| Title |
The Kauris method - Evaluation and management of the risks of violence at the place of work |
| Original title |
El método Kauris - Evaluación y gestión del riesgo de violencia en el trabajo [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep.-Oct. 2009, Vol.55, No.327, p.68,70. 7 ref. |
| Abstract |
In Finland, 5% of workers have been exposed to a violent incident. This article presents the Kauris method developed in 2001 by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Safety and Health for the retail sector, where the risks of violent incidents are above average. The objective is to help individual businesses to evaluate and manage violence at the place of work. The method, which involves a participatory approach, was pilot tested in 12 stores of a large Finnish retail chain. Results of the study are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
retail trade; plant safety and health organization; violence |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Finland; workers' participation; evaluation of results; evaluation of technique |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Finland |
| Subject(s) |
Psychology and sociology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Retail industry
Violence
Violence and terrorism
Workers' participation
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