Characterizing the Needs of a Young Working Population

Rohlman, Diane S.; Parish, Megan; Elliot, Diane L.; Montgomery, Dede; Hanson, Ginger C.

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“…The results of the questionnaire, which was given to pupils in Year 3, pointed out a lack of knowledge about work environments among the pupils, which might be rectified with a rehearsal. This is line with what Rohlman et al [21] have concluded.…”

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Knowledge and Experiences of Risks among Pupils in Vocational Education

Andersson

Gunnarsson

Rosén

et al. 2014

Safety and Health at Work

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BackgroundYoung male and female workers are over-represented in statistics concerning negative outcomes of poor work environment and risky work. Young workers often have low awareness of risk, a lack of safety training, and inadequate introduction to the work. The aim of this study was to identify the knowledge and experiences of pupils of vocational schools concerning potential work environment risks in their future work.MethodsThe study design was a dual one, and included a questionnaire and focus group interviews. The study group consisted of 239 pupils from 10 upper secondary schools, who were graduating pupils in four vocational programs: the Industrial Technology Programme, the Restaurant Management and Food Programme, the Transport Programme, and the Handicraft Programme (in which students specialize in wood products). The upper secondary schools were located in the central region of Sweden.ResultsThe pupils had limited knowledge that employers must, by law, conduct risk analyses and prevent risks. Many felt that they themselves are mainly responsible for performing their tasks safely. Pupils in all programs mentioned acute risk as the greatest risk at work. The theoretical education about safety at work was provided in the 1st year of the 3-year vocational programs.ConclusionA systematic approach to pupils' training in work environment, which is a basis for a safe and healthy workplace, is lacking. The study findings indicate that pupils are offered knowledge far from that intended by laws and by state-of-the-art occupational health risk research.

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Knowledge and Experiences of Risks among Pupils in Vocational Education

Andersson

Gunnarsson

Rosén

et al. 2014

Safety and Health at Work

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“…Similarly, young workers are twice as likely as older workers to be injured on the job (Estes et al, 2010), and often lack sufficient training in workplace safety practices and legal rights on the job (Rohlman et al, 2013). …”

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Integrating worksite health protection and health promotion: A conceptual model for intervention and research

Sorensen

McLellan

Sabbath

et al. 2016

Preventive Medicine

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There is increasing recognition of the value added by integrating traditionally separate efforts to protect and promote worker safety and health. This paper presents an innovative conceptual model to guide research on determinants of worker safety and health and to inform the design, implementation and evaluation of integrated approaches to promoting and protecting worker health. This model is rooted in multiple theories and the premise that the conditions of work are important determinants of individual safety and health outcomes and behaviors, and outcomes important to enterprises such as absence and turnover. Integrated policies, programs and practices simultaneously address multiple conditions of work, including the physical work environment and the organization of work (e.g., psychosocial factors, job tasks and demands). Findings from two recent studies conducted in Boston and Minnesota (2009–2015) illustrate the application of this model to guide social epidemiological research. This paper focuses particular attention on the relationships of the conditions of work to worker health-related behaviors, musculoskeletal symptoms, and occupational injury; and to the design of integrated interventions in response to specific settings and conditions of work of small and medium size manufacturing businesses, based on a systematic assessment of priorities, needs, and resources within an organization. This model provides an organizing framework for both research and practice by specifying the causal pathways through which work may influence health outcomes, and for designing and testing interventions to improve worker safety and health that are meaningful for workers and employers, and responsive to that setting’s conditions of work.

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“…Tumblr assessments were a component of a larger project to identify the current habits and educational needs of younger workers, and those findings have been reported [ 19 ]. The participants were a convenient sub-sample of that study.…”

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“…This project was a sub-study of a larger assessment that involved an additional confidential online survey completed by participants [ 19 ]. The overarching objective was to develop content that would enhance development of the PUSH online curriculum, a Web-based worker safety and health promotion program for younger workers.…”

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Focus Groups Move Online: Feasibility of Tumblr Use for eHealth Curriculum Development

Elliot¹,

Rohlman²,

Parish³

2015

JMIR Res Protoc

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BackgroundConstructing successful online programs requires engaging potential users in development. However, assembling focus groups can be costly and time consuming.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to assess whether Tumblr can be used to prioritize activities for an online younger worker risk reduction and health promotion program.MethodsYounger summer parks and recreation employees were encouraged to visit Tumblr using weekly announcements and competitions. Each week, new activities were posted on Tumblr with linked survey questions. Responses were downloaded and analyzed.ResultsAn average of 36 young workers rated each activity on its likeability and perceived educational value. The method was feasible, efficient, and sustainable across the summer weeks. Ratings indicated significant differences in likeability among activities (P<.005).ConclusionsTumblr is a means to crowdsource formative feedback on potential curricular components when assembling an online intervention. This paper describes its initial use as well as suggestions for future refinements.

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Characterizing the Needs of a Young Working Population

Abstract: Findings characterize the work-related needs for this population and demonstrate the utility of using on-line training.

Cited by 17 publications

References 7 publications

Knowledge and Experiences of Risks among Pupils in Vocational Education

Knowledge and Experiences of Risks among Pupils in Vocational Education

Integrating worksite health protection and health promotion: A conceptual model for intervention and research

Focus Groups Move Online: Feasibility of Tumblr Use for eHealth Curriculum Development

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