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Restaurant supervisor safety training: evaluating a small business training intervention.
Diane Bush1, Lyn Paleo, Robin Baker
1LUniversity of California, Berkeley, Labor Occupational Health Program, 2223 Fulton St., 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94720-5120, USA. dbush@berkeley.edu
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|July 22, 2009
Summary
A program successfully trained small business owners to involve employees in workplace safety. This led to improved safety practices and hazard identification, enhancing overall worker well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Small Business Management
- Workplace Training Programs
Background:
- Small businesses often lack resources for comprehensive safety programs.
- Employee involvement is crucial for effective hazard identification and control.
- Targeted training can empower small business owners to improve safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a program aimed at enhancing workplace safety in small businesses.
- To assess the program's effectiveness in training owners/managers to involve employees in safety initiatives.
- To determine if the program facilitates the implementation of workplace safety changes.
Main Methods:
- University-based trainers conducted workshops for over 200 restaurant owners/managers in 2006.
- Post-training assessments measured knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding safety implementation.
- Follow-up interviews with 10 participants assessed program component usage and worksite changes.
Main Results:
- Attendees showed increased understanding and commitment to health and safety.
- Participants felt prepared to train employees and incorporated program concepts into practices.
- Owners/managers conducted training, discussed hazards, and implemented workplace safety changes.
Conclusions:
- Small business owners can adopt employee involvement in safety programs with accessible tools and training.
- Interactive workshops and peer interaction were key factors in the program's success.
- The program demonstrated a feasible model for improving safety in small enterprises.
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