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Scott McLean1, Lauren Coventon1, Caroline F Finch2
1Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Australia.
Applied Ergonomics
|November 27, 2021
Summary
The Understanding and Preventing Led Outdoor Accidents Data System (UPLOADS) effectively improves safety in the Australian Led Outdoor Activity (LOA) sector. However, its impact is limited by inconsistent implementation and the need for further training for LOA providers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
- Systems Thinking in Safety Management
- Risk Management in Outdoor Recreation
Background:
- Incident reporting systems are crucial for effective safety management.
- The Australian Led Outdoor Activity (LOA) sector required a tailored incident reporting solution.
- The Understanding and Preventing Led Outdoor Accidents Data System (UPLOADS) was developed using systems thinking principles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the novel UPLOADS incident reporting system.
- To assess UPLOADS within the specific context of the Australian LOA sector.
- To identify areas for improvement in the UPLOADS system's application.
Main Methods:
- The RE-AIM framework was employed to evaluate UPLOADS across Reach, Efficacy, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance.
- A pragmatic evaluation approach utilized data triangulation from diverse stakeholders, incident data, and system presence.
- Stakeholders included LOA providers and industry representatives at organizational and governance levels.
Main Results:
- UPLOADS demonstrates effectiveness as an incident reporting tool for enhancing safety within the LOA sector.
- A significant weakness identified is the suboptimal implementation of UPLOADS by LOA providers.
- The system's potential is currently constrained by inconsistent adoption and application.
Conclusions:
- UPLOADS is perceived as a valuable tool for improving safety in the LOA sector.
- Further enhancements in UPLOADS implementation, training, and education are necessary for broader impact.
- The RE-AIM framework proved effective for evaluating this sector-specific incident reporting system.
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