1. Critical conversations: Talking about exposure.
- Author
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Cooney, Jacque Stack and Roark, Ryan
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INDUSTRIAL safety management , *REPORTING of work-related injuries , *WORK-related injuries risk factors , *INDUSTRIAL safety , *LEADERSHIP - Abstract
In this article, the authors offer suggestions to prevent work-related injuries in the U.S. The suggestions discussed include respecting and acknowledging the hazards to create a complacent safety culture, responding to workplace exposures by probing different scenarios and contingencies, and removing workplace barriers by communicating the status of action items. The authors also reflects on the role of leadership in improving work environment.
- Published
- 2014