Mechanical Equipment Injuries in Small Manufacturing Businesses. Knowledge, Behavioral, and Management Issues

• Autorzy: Gardner D. , Carlopio J. , Fonteyn P. N. , Cross J. A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper presents findings from an extensive study into factors that impact upon the high rate of injuries due to mechanical equipment, especially in small manufacturing firms. Issues relating to knowledge of health and safety issues and to management practices have been shown to be extremely important with regards to safety in smaii businesses. Knowledge and awareness of hazards were found to be relatively low and few respondents, especially managers, had received adequate safety training. Managers did not regard the identification and control of risks as a priority. Workplaces generally lacked effective safety management procedures such as safety rules and regulations, procedures for recording and learning from accidents, and clearly defined responsibilities for safety. Some issues requiring further investigation, and some recommendations for improving safety in small businesses, are presented.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

small business; mechanical equipment; injuries

PL

małe firmy; urządzenia mechaniczne; urazy

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 1999
• Tom: Vol. 5, No. 1
• Strony: 59--71
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 16 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Gardner D.

• University of New South Wales, Australia

autor

Carlopio J.

• University of New South Wales, Australia

autor

Fonteyn P. N.

• Royal Hospital for Women, Australia

autor

Cross J. A.

• University of New South Wales, Australia

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