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Orienteering as a Tool for Cognitive Research: An Implementation Guide
Published on: November 29, 2024
Building a strong foundation for occupational health and safety: Action research in the workplace
Judith A Daltuva1, Katherine R King, Melina K Williams
1Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health, M6234 SPH II, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2029, USA. jdal@umich.edu
Background:
Action research (AR) holds promise as a method to improve occupational health and safety.
Methods:
This case study explores the challenges and accomplishments during the first 6 months of an AR occupational health and safety committee at a manufacturing facility.
Results:
Critical steps in the formative phase of the AR project included: (1) addressing differing power levels and perceived ownership of management and production committee members; (2) developing a collaborative approach to communication and problem solving; and (3) transitioning from dependence on university leadership to shared leadership among the committee.
Conclusions:
AR can lead to greater empowerment to address occupational health and safety issues, and to improved dialog between labor and management. AR can increase the likelihood that the problem will be understood, and effective solutions will be developed and their application supported and used throughout the organization.
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