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Epidemiological analysis as a method of identifying safety training needs
Author(s) -
Passmore David L.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
human resource development quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.756
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1532-1096
pISSN - 1044-8004
DOI - 10.1002/hrdq.3920010309
Subject(s) - epidemiology , training (meteorology) , work (physics) , epidemiological method , occupational safety and health , environmental health , applied psychology , medicine , psychology , engineering , geography , pathology , mechanical engineering , meteorology
The epidemiological methods used in a study of 8,567 injuries that took place in 1986 among 78,741 anthracite and bituminous underground coal miners can be broadly applied to identify work problems in training needs analysis. Epidemiological analysis of occupational injuries can identify safety problems but only rarely provides an assessment of probable solutions. It can, however, identify the most frequent and consequential safety problems that should receive close assessment. This methodology can help identify safety problems that may be reduced by training.