Management pratices as antecedents of safety culture within the trucking industry: similarities and differences by hierarchical level
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A unanimous perception of safety is very important to achieve a strong safety culture, which depends on the position and hierarchical level of the employee within the organization. A study on the safety training, opportunity for safety input and management commitment shows that implementation of stronger safety cultures leads to fewer accidents.
Publication Name: Journal of Safety Research
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0022-4375
Year: 2004
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The concept of degraded images applied to hazard recognition training in mining for reduction of lost-time injuries
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The application of a training intervention that uses degraded images for improving the hazard recognition skills of miners is discussed. The effectiveness of the training intervention at two mining companies is investigated.
Publication Name: Journal of Safety Research
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0022-4375
Year: 2003
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