In recent years, strengthening the culture of workplace safety has been a priority for EDA Contractors. One way we've done this is by getting to the root cause of why injuries occur. Oftentimes, injuries occur because something else did not happen, someone is working on something they didn'...
AP Psychology and Consulting Services make a difference through the prevention of harm, protection and support of psychological health and safety in the workplace. As industry leaders, we provide expert guidance on the management of psychological risk and identify the important requirements based on th...
Again, this speaks to the importance of understanding type differences as we educate workers about workplace safety and potentially hazardous behaviors.By Charles Martin
No wonder a failure-avoiding state is often the prominent motivation of workplace safety. And if failures (or injuries) keep occurring in spite of people’s best efforts to avoid them, a mindset of “failure acceptance†can develop. Of course, this apathetic and helple...
Unlock the secrets of Silicon Valley's innovation culture. Explore the psychology driving groundbreaking ideas—and practical strategies for fostering innovation in your team. Creativity Foster Psychological Safety for Workplace Success Soren Kaplan Ph.D. on September 1, 2023 Unleash peak performance...
This is the first of three columns exploring what it takes to be world class in workplace safety. My answer does not come from common sense, but from more than five years of empirical research. In “From Good to Great†(2001, Harper Collins, NY), Jim Collins and his ...
of your uncover some horrible aspect of your . • It is NOT going to involve an IQ test It is NOT going to involve an IQ test or otherwise measure your safety or otherwise measure your safety intelligence or or aptitude. Presentation Objective INTRODUCE the principles that shape our safety...
Note that training in the workplace usually hasfederal or state required training. This is critical if you have a workplace that would need safety precautions, for example. Your employees should be able to undergo these kinds of required training. ...
Many hazards that exist in the workplace also exist away from work. Engrained safety behavior enables recognition and avoidance of these hazards regardless of where they exist Why is Safety Important at Work AND Away From Work? ? The mental strain caused by the loss of life or serious injury...
Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the study of workplace behavior. The field appliespsychological principlesto areas such as human resources, employee training, marketing and sales, and organizational development.1 I-O psychologistsmay apply their research to increase workplace productivity, ...