Document ID (ISN) | 110744 |
CIS number |
10-0303 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0925-7535 - Safety Science |
Year |
2010 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Geldart S., Smith C.A., Shannon H.S., Lohfeld L. |
Title |
Organizational practices and workplace health and safety: A cross-sectional study in manufacturing companies |
Bibliographic information |
June 2010, Vol.48, No.5, p.562-569. Illus. 27 ref. |
Abstract |
The results of a mail questionnaire addressed to 312 manufacturing firms in the province of Ontario (Canada) are presented. A cross-sectional analysis of workplace level health and safety policies, practices and attitudes was conducted, based upon lost-time frequency rate (LTFR) data. Lower LTFRs were associated with paternalistic initiatives, recording of occupational health and safety (OHS) measures, greater involvement of workers in decision-making and better managerial attitudes concerning the importance of OHS. Other findings are discussed. |
Descriptors (primary) |
work organization; injuries; workmen's compensation |
Descriptors (secondary) |
questionnaire survey; role of management; workers' participation; frequency rates |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Safety organization and training
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Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
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Browse category(ies) |
Workplace health promotion Workers' compensation Workers' participation
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