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National Prevention through Design (PtD) Initiative
Paul A Schulte1, Richard Rinehart, Andrea Okun
1National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA. pas4@cdc.gov
Journal of Safety Research
|May 6, 2008
Summary
Designing out workplace hazards through a national Prevention through Design (PtD) strategy is key to preventing occupational injuries. This initiative focuses on practice, policy, research, and education across economic sectors.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Industrial Hygiene
- Risk Management
Background:
- The most effective method for preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities is to eliminate hazards at the design stage.
- Historically, safety design has been prioritized for the general public more than for workers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a comprehensive national strategy for implementing a Prevention through Design (PtD) Initiative.
- To outline key areas and sectors for focused action within the PtD initiative.
Main Methods:
- The paper outlines the Prevention through Design (PtD) initiative.
- It identifies four key areas for action: practice, policy, research, and education.
- Stakeholder input will be gathered across eight economic sector divisions.
Main Results:
- The initiative is structured around practice, policy, research, and education.
- Eight economic sectors will be targeted for focused implementation efforts.
- A seven-year strategy is planned to guide the initiative's rollout.
Conclusions:
- A national Prevention through Design (PtD) strategy is essential for enhancing worker safety.
- The initiative provides a framework for integrating safety into workplace design across various sectors.
- Collaboration and targeted actions in practice, policy, research, and education are crucial for success.
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