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|January 1, 1992
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This study evaluated participatory health and safety training for hazardous waste workers. While effective for skill-building, its empowering impact remains less clear.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Adult Education

Background:

  • A consortium led by the University of Massachusetts at Lowell developed participatory training for hazardous waste workers.
  • Four New England occupational safety and health (COSH) groups collaborated on this initiative.
  • The training targets hazardous waste site workers and emergency responders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the goals and applicability of a participatory health and safety training method.
  • To examine the successes and failures of the developed training curriculum.
  • To explore the wider implications of this pedagogical approach for worker empowerment.

Main Methods:

  • Development and delivery of a participatory, learner-centered health and safety training curriculum.

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  • Curriculum designed for hazardous waste workers, accessible to non-specialists.
  • Utilized workers' own experiences and knowledge as educational resources.

    • Main Results:

    • The training successfully imparts technical knowledge and skills in a positive environment.
    • The consortium's goals and the training's applicability were examined.
    • Successes and failures of the training method were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Participatory training is an effective method for delivering technical health and safety knowledge and skills.
    • The extent to which this training is truly empowering for workers is less definitive.
    • The pedagogical technique offers a rewarding atmosphere for learning.