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Knowledge management in occupational hygiene: the United States example.
P A Schulte1, T J Lentz, V P Anderson
1National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MS-C14, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA. pas4@CDC.gov
The Annals of Occupational Hygiene
|September 25, 2004
Summary
Occupational hygiene knowledge can be managed as a business asset. Applying knowledge management principles to the occupational hygiene field in the USA can improve problem-solving and risk control.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health and safety
- Knowledge management
- Industrial hygiene
Background:
- Knowledge management (KM) focuses on creating, transferring, and utilizing knowledge as a manageable asset.
- KM principles are increasingly applied across various business sectors.
- Occupational hygiene involves managing workplace health hazards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose occupational hygiene knowledge as a manageable asset for businesses.
- To evaluate the field of occupational hygiene in the USA through the lens of knowledge management.
- To explore the application of KM principles within occupational hygiene practices.
Main Methods:
- The study utilizes the knowledge cycle (creation, transfer, utilization) as a foundational framework.
- It analyzes the elements of the knowledge cycle in the context of occupational hygiene.
- Current effective KM practices in US occupational hygiene are examined.
Main Results:
- Occupational hygiene knowledge can be effectively managed as a strategic business asset.
- The knowledge cycle provides a structure for understanding and applying KM in occupational hygiene.
- Existing KM practices in US occupational hygiene demonstrate successful application of these principles.
Conclusions:
- Implementing KM principles enhances the management of occupational hygiene knowledge.
- A structured approach to KM can improve risk management and control in occupational settings.
- Further integration of KM is recommended for advancing the field of occupational hygiene.
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