Citation

Carter N, Menckel E. Int. J. Ind. Ergonomics 1990; 5(2): 125-132.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Previous research we conducted (Menckel and Carter, 1985) showed that a combination of two group routines, an accident investigation group and a review group, lead to improved accident prevention activities and accident statistics at one company during the three years following their implementation. The investigation group assisted foremen in their accident investigations. The review group regularly discussed accidents which had occured since the previous meeting and was responsible for checking on the implementation of accident prevention measures. In this study, the accident investigation group routine was tested at two companies and the review group routine at two additional companies. Improvements in prevention activities were noted. All four companies reported decreases in number of accidents as compared to the preceding year and reductions in accident severity were noted at companies using the review group routine. The group routines evaluated here were begun with minimal instruction and assistance and each was positively received by foremen and personnel involved. The findings suggest that the group routines could be of benefit to other companies.