The Use of Tacit Knowledge in Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems

• Autorzy: Podgórski D.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

A systematic approach to occupational safety and health (OSH) management and concepts of knowledge management (KM) have developed independently since the 1990s. Most KM models assume a division of knowledge into explicit and tacit. The role of tacit knowledge is stressed as necessary for higher performance in an enterprise. This article reviews literature on KM applications in OSH. Next, 10 sections of an OSH management system (OSH MS) are identified, in which creating and transferring tacit knowledge contributes significantly to prevention of occupational injuries and diseases. The roles of tacit knowledge in OSH MS are contrasted with those of explicit knowledge, but a lack of a model that would describe this process holistically is pointed out. Finally, examples of methods and tools supporting the use of KM in OSH MS are presented and topics of future research aimed at enhancing KM applications in OSH MS are proposed.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

knowledge management; tacit knowledge; explicit knowledge; knowledge exploration; occupational safety and health; OSH management; OSH management system; risk assessment; risk management; behaviour-based safety; worker participation; OSH performance; OSH training; narratives; community of practice

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2010
• Tom: Vol. 16, No. 3
• Strony: 283--310
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 74 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Podgórski D.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

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