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A Literature Search on Employee Health & Safety Indicates Programs Can Succeed and Flourish, But Few Examples Are Found at State DOTs Prepared by Ken Winter, September 2007

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Research Synthesis Bibliography No. 13

Databases Searched for this RSB ArticleFirst Google State DOT Search Engine Periodicals Abstracts TRIS Online TLCat WorldCat OVERVIEW Research Synthesis Bibliographies (RSBs) are selected lists of resources on current topics of interest to VDOT employees or divisions. When available, links to online documents are provided. In some cases the library has printed copies of these documents and that is indicated. RSBs are “selective listings,” organized and distilled from the larger universe of materials to save the researcher’s time. Selection criteria used by library staff include authority, relevance, and timeliness. GETTING RESOURCES LISTED HERE Full text copies of all resources listed in this document are available in the VDOT Research Library’s collections, via online links, or through Interlibrary loan. In many cases, the VDOT Research Library owns both virtual and hard copies of documents, as well as formats such as CD-ROM. Library staff is available Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have a reference question, a question about our lending policies, or need any other kind of help. Library Checkout and Interlibrary Loans Requests: Misty Boos, Circulation Assistant Misty.Boos@vdot.virginia.gov 434-293-1902 Reference Questions: Ken Winter, Director Library/Info. Services Ken.Winter@vdot.virginia.gov 434-293-1959 Cataloging & Technical Services Questions: Pat DeSalvo, Associate Librarian Patricia.Desalvo@vdot.virginia.gov 434-293-1965

STATE DOT SAFETY MANUALS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS: Though by no means a comprehensive listing, the items listed below represent a variety of state DOT publications and web sites related specifically to employee safety. It should be noted that for the most part, DOTs seem to treat employee health and wellness separately from “safety” and in some cases they focus on exclusive types of safety, such as “work zone safety.”

Arkansas DOT Safety Manual http://www.arkansashighways.com/Human/SafetyManual12-2005.pdf?Record_Number=54

California DOT Caltrans Safety Manual http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/opo/safety/safetymanual_toc.htm

Colorado DOT Workplace Safety Manual http://www.dot.state.co.us/WorkplaceSafetyManual/

Florida DOT Loss Prevention Manual http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/proceduraldocuments/procedures/bin/500000015/500000015.pdf

Idaho DOT Safety/Loss Control Manual http://itd.idaho.gov/manuals/Online_Manuals/Current_Manuals/FORMS/1211.doc

North Carolina DOT Workplace Safety Manual http://www.ncdot.org/doh/safety/sppm/WSM.pdf The purpose of this manual is to aid the Department of Transportation in creating a safety climate that will not tolerate accidents and injuries.

Safety Policies and Procedures Manual http://www.ncdot.org/doh/safety/sppm/intro.pdf The purpose of this safety policy and procedure is to describe the organization of all the safety policy and procedures contained in this manual.

New York DOT Safety Bulletin https://www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/divisions/operating/employee-health-safety

South Dakota DOT SDDOT Safety Program DATE: 2001 CITATION: D. Rappana, South Dakota Department of Transportation.

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ABSTRACT: The current South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) safety program is not reaching its full potential and does not adequately prevent accidents and injuries. The SDDOT has experienced an unacceptably high number of accidents. The incident rates for injury accidents for the three-year period 1996-1998 was well above the national average for similar industries. The objective of this research project was to develop a formal safety program that addresses these problems, then to develop a method to promote the new program. The development of the new program was to be accomplished by analyzing the current safety program and comparing this program to others that the consultant had developed, and similar industries. A survey instrument was established and employee interviews took place across the state using this instrument. In addition to the on-site interviews, the consultant observed actual work being performed by SDDOT employees both with their knowledge and without their knowledge. The current safety manual was revised and updated and changes to the current safety program are recommended. As a result of the review of the current program, it is recommended by the consultant that the current program not be scraped in favor or a new program. It would be more beneficial to modify the current program rather than to attempt to start over with a new safety program. Changes recommended by the consultant to the current program include revising the current accident investigation procedures to place a greater emphasis on prevention rather than blame, with the front-line supervisor taking a more active role in completing accident investigations; implementing a formal safety improvement identification program to help improve workplace safety; revising the role of the Regional Safety Committee so they will take a more aggressive position in the safety program; creating a full-time safety position within the Central Office to help track trends and promote safety from the Central Office staff; implementing a safety incentive program to help motivate employees to work safer individually and as a team; and enforcing the current safety rules, policies and procedures to make safety important to all SDDOT employees. DATABASE: TRIS Online ACCESS: http://www.state.sd.us/Applications/HR19ResearchProjects/Projects/SD2000_10_final_report.pdf

Texas Traffic Safety Program Manual http://www.dot.state.tx.us/publications/traffic/tfc.pdf

Washington State DOT Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/publications/manuals/fulltext/M75-01/Safety.pdf

CITATIONS: PRIMARY READING The following citations seem like they might be most relevant to VDOT’s needs at the time the request was placed for this literature search. In some instances, these publications discuss award-winning health or safety programs, in other cases they provide basic “how-to” information for creating, modifying and measuring the effectiveness of workplace health and safety programs. In some cases, citations below refer to specific “at risk” populations. When

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available publications authored by government agencies or designed for governmental groups were included in this section.

America's Safest Companies Honored DATE: 2003 CITATION: Anonymous , Occupational Hazards, Vol. 65, No. 10, p. 17. ABSTRACT: Occupational Hazards toasted the safety accomplishments of the 2003 Safest Companies in America at a champagne reception in Chicago on Sept. 8. The 2003 America's Safest Companies includes Bechtel Group Inc., Bon L Manufacturing, CF Industries Inc., CSX Transportation, DaimlerChrysler, DuPont, ExxonMobil Chemical, Haynes International Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Koppers Inc., MeadWestvaco Corp., and Motorola Inc. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

America's Safest Companies: Conoco Inc.: Three Steps To Safety DATE: 2002 CITATION: Sandy Smith. Occupational Hazards, Vol. 64, No. 10, p. 60. ABSTRACT: Conoco Inc., based in Houston, has 150 safety, health and environmental professionals to provide education, support and guidance for the company's employees and managers. Conoco focuses on three that it considers critical to success: leadership commitment, workforce engagement, and tools and processes. While the company has a corporate-level safety policy and vision, most of the actual initiatives are determined by each business unit, based on what makes sense. One of Conoco's few corporate standards is that all business units must have a formal SH&E management system in place. Conoco has a series of corporate networks set up to become aware of what all of the business units are doing in safety and then shares best practices from each unit with all of the other units. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Safety Leadership Today for a Safer Tomorrow - The Department of Transportation (DOT) has a clear strategic goal about safety and is structured to implement it DATE: 2000 CITATION: Dwight A. Horne, Public Roads, Vol. 63, No. 5, p. 4. ABSTRACT: The safety of the nation's traveling public is the top priority of the Department of Transportation (DOT). All DOT agencies are working together to promote the public health and safety by working toward the elimination of transportation-related deaths, injuries, and property damage. DOT has a clear, concise strategic goal about safety and has an organizational structure to implement its safety goal. To further enhance public safety, DOT established aggressive and measurable strategic objectives. The Federal Highway Administration plays a very large role in achieving these strategic goals, because more than 90% of all transportation-related fatalities and injuries still occur on the nation's roadways. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) with many of its partners developed the AASHTO Strategic Safety Plan. The goal of this comprehensive plan is to substantially reduce vehicle-related fatalities and injuries on our nation's highways. The plan includes the traditional AASHTO concerns for infrastructure plus the driver, occupants, vehicle, and postcrash responsibilities in

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noninfrastructure areas. The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century contains a guaranteed $500 million-per-year Safety Set-Aside for hazard elimination on highways and highway grade crossings. While the government can fund promising programs, develop new technology, and disseminate good practices, each individual must take absolute responsibility for his or her actions. Individuals must not drink and drive, must always use their safety belt, must ensure that their vehicle's safety features are operational and well-maintained, and must always secure children in safety seats in the back of the vehicle. DATABASE: OCLC; ArticleFirst ACCESS: http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/marapr00/safldrs.htm

California Program Stresses Worker Safety DATE: 1989 CITATION: American Anonymous , American City & County, Vol. 104, No. 9. ABSTRACT: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) workers and equipment operators face a growing amount of occupational hazards with increasing traffic. A comprehensive award-winning safety campaign uses videos to train workers on safe techniques and informs the public of the need to slow down. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available at the VDOT Research Library

Caltrans Safety Manual DATE: 1992 CITATION: California, Dept. of Transportation and Office of Employee Safety and Health. , 1 v. (looseleaf) ; 30 cm.; Named Corp: California. Dept. of Transportation -- Officials and employees -- Safety measures -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Note(s): "The Caltrans injury and illness prevention program."; Responsibility: State of California, Department of Transportation, Office of Employee Safety and Health.; Entry: 19950119; Update: 19990717. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Code Of Practice For Workplace Safety & Health Committees : A Guide To Organization, Functions And Procedures DATE: 1989 CITATION: Manitoba. Manitoba Environment and Workplace Safety and Health. , 26 columns ; 22x28 cm.; Note(s): Cover title.; Entry: 19890811; Update: 20010521. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Conquering The Dangers Of Highway Work Zones DATE: 2002 CITATION: Todd Nighswonger. , Occupational Hazards, Vol. 64, No. 5, p. 51. ABSTRACT: Whether it is dealing with hazards as common as working within inches of motorists traveling at high speeds or as rare as finding what could be a pipe bomb, perhaps no occupational setting has a more diverse and complex set of perilous situations than highway work zones. Nearly 100 workers are killed and more than 20,000 are injured

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in work zones each year, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Methods used to ensure safe conditions for workers and motorists on highway road projects need to be as varied as the hazards themselves. The challenge, according to John J. Meola, CSP, ARM, safety manager for VMS, a Richmond, VA-based company that operates and maintains a variety of roadways in several states, is that it can be hard to predict all hazards. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Creating A Culture Of Safety DATE: 2007 CITATION: Jessica Marquez. , Workforce Management, Vol. 86, No. 8, p. 1. ABSTRACT: In the US Chemical Safety Board's recent report on the Mar 23, 2005, explosion at BP's Texas City, TX, refinery which resulted in 15 deaths and 170 injuries, investigators for the first time looked into how the company failed to establish a "corporate safety culture." Among its recommendations, the report suggested that BP should involve the relevant stakeholders to develop a positive, trusting and open process safety culture within each US refinery. For most organizations, HR executives should be the point people on creating and making sure that a corporate safety culture exists. To create a culture of safety, companies need to make someone accountable for the effort. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

From Tragedy to Triumph: Safety Grows Wings At Golden Eagle DATE: 2006 CITATION: Don Williamson and Jon Kaufman. , Occupational Hazards, Vol. 68, No. 2, p. 17. ABSTRACT: In 2005, Golden Eagle Refinery completed the second year of a unique and successful safety incentive program that is changing the culture at a once-troubled facility. For years, they have been developing incentive and training programs that support behavior-based safety improvement initiatives. They recognize employees for their involvement, rather than the traditional milestone achievement, and this results in an empowered workforce. Kaufman, Levine & Partners Inc offered Golden Eagle an incentive structure that was more in line with boosting elements of the safety culture and acknowledged employee activism and involvement. After months of planning, The Golden Eagle WINGS (Willing Involvement Nurtures Greater Safety) Safety Incentive Program was unveiled at a company-wide luncheon for all employees on Jan 4, 2004. People are seeing that they can get WINGS points and hopefully keep someone from getting injured. There has been a change in the culture because people are participating and as that happens, incident rates will continue to come down. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

A Guide to Setting Up A WS & H Program DATE: 2002 CITATION: Manitoba, Manitoba Labour and Immigration and Workplace Safety & Health Division. , iv; ill.; Note(s): Caption title./ "December 2002"--Cover.; Responsibility: [prepared by Manitoba Labour and Immigration, Workplace Safety & Health Division].; Entry: 20031118; Update: 20040607.

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ABSTRACT: Not available. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Handbook of Occupational Health Psychology DATE: 2003 CITATION: Quick, James C. Tetrick,Lois E. , xvii; ill. ; 26 cm.; Note(s): Includes bibliographical references and index.; Responsibility: edited by James Campbell Quick and Lois E. Tetrick. Vendor Info: Baker & Taylor Baker and Taylor (BKTY BTCP) 59.95 Status: active; Date of Entry: 20020215; Update: 20070715. ABSTRACT: Prevention at work : public health in occupational settings / Lois E. Tetrick, James Campbell Quick -- A history of occupational health psychology / Julian Barling, Amanda Griffiths -- Controlling occupational safety and health hazards / Michael J. Smith ... [et al.] -- Toward an integrated framework for comprehensive organizational wellness : concepts, practices, and research in workplace health promotion / Joel B. Bennett, Royer F. Cook, Kenneth R. Pelletier -- Health psychology and work stress : a more positive approach / Debra L. Nelson, Bret L. Simmons -- Safety climate : conceptual and measurement issues / Dov Zohar -- Work-family balance / Michael R. Frone -- Shiftwork and working hours / Carlla S. Smith, Simon Folkard, Julie A. Fuller -- Occupational stress : job pressures and lack of support / Charles D. Spielberger, Peter R. Vagg, Carol D. Wasala -- To be able to exert control over one's own situation : a necessary condition for coping with stressors / Töres Theorell -- Technology and workplace health / Michael D. Coovert, Lori Foster Thompson -- Job-related burnout : a review / Arie Shirom -- The workplace and cardiovascular disease : relevance and potential role for occupational health psychology / Paul A. Landsbergis ... [et al.] -- Employee assistance programs / Cary L. Cooper, Philip Dewe, Michael O'Driscoll -- Worksite health interventions : targets for change and strategies for attaining them / Catherine A. Heaney -- Job stress interventions and organization of work / Norbert K. Semmer -- Stress management at work / Ruth E. Quillian-Wolever, Mark E. Wolever -- An epidemiological perspective on research design, measurement, and surveillance strategies / Stanislav V. Kasl, Beth A. Jones -- Program evaluation : the bottom line in organizational health / Joyce A. Adkins, Howard M. Weiss -- Economic evaluations of workplace health interventions : theory and literature review / Kelly DeRango, Luisa Franzini. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Have You Considered These Safety Management Challenges? DATE: 2003 CITATION: Anonymous , HR Focus, Vol. 80, No. 1, p. 11. ABSTRACT: HR professionals who are responsible for safety programs within their organizations have plenty on their plates, especially given the new concerns post-Sept. 11. New challenges are always arising in the area of safety as they are in other HR areas. HR professionals are already meeting tomorrow's safety management challenges if they: 1. have taken steps to prepare for an aging workforce, 2. benchmark the environmental health and safety management system against established best practices, 3. know how to calculate "internal rate of return," "net present value," and "payback" for safety investments, 4. follow up with ergonomic improvements with bionomics training, 5. treat workplace violence as a workplace safety issue, and 6. blend safety and risk to secure management support.

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DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Health and Safety Approaches In The Workplace : Research Report DATE: 2003 CITATION: Harry S. Shannon and Workplace Safety Insurance Board of Ontario. , 2 v. ; 28 cm.; Note(s): "August 2003" -- verso./ Includes bibliographical references.; Responsibility: prepared by Harry S. Shannon ... [et al.], McMaster University for the Workplace Safety Insurance Board of Ontario.; Entry: 20040817; Update: 20060717. ABSTRACT: Vol. 1 Research report -- Vol. 2 Appendices. DATABASE: OCLC; WorldCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

How O'Neill Got Alcoa Shining DATE: 2001 CITATION: Michael Arndt. , BusinessWeek, February 5, 2001, p. 39. ABSTRACT: In June, 1987, when Paul O'Neill arrived at Alcoa, Inc., it was just another wheezing industrial giant with an unremarkable financial record and a workforce that was biding its time. The first outsider brought in as chairman and chief executive office, O'Neill set out to shake things up. O'Neill's emphasis on safety fundamentally altered Alcoa's culture. Today, Alcoa is the global leader O'Neill envisioned. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Intergovernmental Health Policy Project Report on State Employee Wellness Programs DATE: 1991 CITATION: Kathleen Katzeff 1963-. , [1], 29 leaves ; 28 cm.; Note(s): Cover title./ "December 1991."; Responsibility: Kathleen Katzeff.; Entry: 19940727; Update: 20070105. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

A Left Turn for Safety DATE: 2005 CITATION: Douglas P. Shuit. , Workforce Management, Vol. 84, No. 3, p. 49. ABSTRACT: Confronted with unacceptably high injury rates, United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) took a chance and flipped its traditional top-down management approach to a ground-up safety program fashioned by drivers and parcel handlers. It worked. Today, injury rates among the company's 327,600 U.S. employees are tumbling, turnover is down and UPS reports that companywide attitudes toward safety have improved significantly. For its success at significantly improving its safety record and lowering turnover, UPS is the winner of the 2005 Optimas Award for Innovation. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Old Dog, New Tricks DATE: 2006

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CITATION: Markisan Naso. , Safety & Health, Vol. 174, No. 5, p. 56. ABSTRACT: Greyhound's expansion of its safety programs is discussed. Employees are kept safety conscious through newsletters, e-mails, posters, and a quarterly incentive program that rewards employees for safe behavior and participating in safety classes. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

On The Road to Safety DATE: 2000 CITATION: Marc E. Flanders and Craig S. MacDonald. , Named Safety & Health, Vol. 161, No. 2, p. 50. ABSTRACT: To reduce its unacceptable rate of on-the-job injuries, the Bi-State Development Agency, which operates the St Louis metropolitan public transportation system, formed a safety reward and recognition committee. The culmination of the committee's efforts was a safety reward and recognition program called "Wheel All Be Safe Together." DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

On-The-Job Safety Starts At the Top DATE: 1999 CITATION: William Atkinson and Steven Van Yoder. , Business & Health, Vol. 17, No. 9, p. 33. ABSTRACT: Employee education used to take a back seat in workplace safety. Now it is considered vital, along with management buy-in and unrelenting attention on the part of safety officers, supervisors and workers alike. The payoff is a healthier, injury free (or almost) workforce and hefty savings. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Preparing Guidance Manuals For Employees : Policies, Practices And Procedures, Employee Health And Safety, Plant Regulations DATE: 1988 CITATION: Brown, D. Tyner. Clemens,Lisa M. , 78 p. ; 30 cm.; Responsibility: revised by D. Tyner Brown ; edited by Lisa M. Clemens. Entry: 19890823; Update: 20061124. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; WorldCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Pushing Through the Safety Plateau DATE: 2003 CITATION: Kristine Lee Leiphart. ,Public Roads, Vol. 66, No. 4, p.38. ABSTRACT: To ensure that the Federal Highway Administration has a skilled workforce to carry out safety functions that change with new technology, research concepts, and legislative mandates, FHWA's Office of Safety initiated a program called Professional Excellence for Highway Safety Program. The new program is designed to facilitate information-sharing among transportation safety experts for their professional development and to enhance their job performance.

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DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/03jan/08.htm

Repaving the Road to Safety DATE: 2007 CITATION: Markisan Naso. , Safety & Health, Vol. 175, No. 3, p. 46. ABSTRACT: In the early 1990s, the Texas Department of Transportation decided its safety program did not place enough emphasis on employee safety and health. Today, employee injuries at the Texas DOT have been reduced by 65%, and safety has become a vital part of the agency's culture. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Safe Jobs Now an AFSCME Guide To Health And Safety In The Workplace DATE: 1900s CITATION: AFSCME, AFSCME and Dept. of Education and Leadership Training. , Note(s): Mode of access: Available online.; Date of Entry: 20010411; Update: 20041030. ABSTRACT: Organizing for a safe and healthy workplace -- Hazards on the job -- Finding hazards in the workplace -- Controlling hazards in the workplace -- Controlling chemical hazards -- Protection from infection -- Ergonomics: Preventing strains, sprains and back injuries -- Controlling physical hazards -- Indoor air quality -- Controlling safety hazards -- Workplace violence, shift work and stress -- Health and safety laws -- Winning and using workplace safety and health rights -- Glossary of terms. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: http://www.afscme.org/publications/1334.cfm

Spotlight on Safety DATE: 2002 CITATION: Kristine Lee Leiphart and Kenneth Epstein. , Public Roads, Vol. 66, No. 2, p. 35. ABSTRACT: Safety professionals at the Federal Highway Administration are sounding the call for renewed awareness of the value of highway safety education and workforce development. They are taking highway safety to the next level by producing a new software tool for safety engineers and transportation professionals, and launching a new training course, Fundamentals of Highway Safety Improvement. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/02sep/08.htm

State of Nevada Guide to Developing Written Workplace Safety Programs DATE: 1994 CITATION: Nevada. Division of Industrial Relations. Safety Consultation and Training Section. , 19 p.; Note(s): Cover title.; Entry: 19970421; Update: 19970421. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

The Top Government Purchasers: NASA--Doing Fewer Projects More Safely DATE: 2001 CITATION: Jason Peckenpaugh. , Government Executive, Vol. 33, No. 11, p. 86.

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ABSTRACT: In January, NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin delivered a sobering message to senior staff: With a downsized workforce and only modest budget increases on the horizon, NASA would have to scale back its ambitious research and space flight programs. NASA is paring down to top priorities in part to focus on Goldin's latest management crusade: safety. The top 30 NASA contractors are listed. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Work Zone Safety Push Hits the Road DATE: 2000 CITATION: Jame L. Nash. , Occupational Hazards, Vol. 62, No. 5, p. 20. ABSTRACT: Highway work zones are dangerous places. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 722 people were killed in such areas in 1998, 104 of them workers. This is one reason why OSHA has joined with other transportation partners to sponsor the first Work Zone Safety Awareness Week from April 3-7. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Workplace Safety and Health DATE: 1999 CITATION: James S. Gilmore, 1949-, (James Stuart), et al. , 4 leaves ; 28 cm.; Note(s): Caption title.; Entry: 19990409; Update: 20050103. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

CITATIONS: SECONDARY READING The following citations seemed important to the topic of this literature search, but were judged to be less important, or perhaps marginally important compared to citations in the primary reading section. Factors contributing to this assessment include: age of citation, format (videocassette, or dissertation, for example), or a primary focus on wellness as opposed to safety or an integrated wellness/safety program. In some cases, the sources cited below were more scholarly than applied.

ACC Worksmart : How to Implement Safer Workplace Practices : A Guide To Implementing ACC Workplace Safety Management Practices 2001/2002 DATE: 2001 CITATION: Accident Compensation Corporation (N.Z.). , 58 p. ; ill., forms ; 30 cm.; ABSTRACT: Note(s): Cover title./ "Main focus ... is to provide information on how to meet the requirements of ACC workplace safety management practices"--P. [1]./ Thumb-indexed./ "ACC366."; Entry: 20011107; Update: 20070714. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

An Apple A Day Was OK Yesterday (Videocassette) DATE: 1990s CITATION: University Research Corporation and Federal Employee Occupational Health

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Program (U.S.). , 1 videocassette of 1 (VHS) (31 min., 24 sec.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in. master.; Note(s): Copyright: none, in the public domain./ Live./ Last inspected: 200201. Condition complete; good.; General Info: Produced: United States.; Responsibility: produced by University Research Corp. for the Federal Employee Occupational Health Program, U.S. Public Health Service, Dept. of Health and Human Services. Producer, Therese Allen ; consultant, James Mumford ; logo design, Mara Gahagan ; technical advisors, James D. Felsen, Victor Avitto, Elizabeth A. Wedde ; editor, Leon Cobb.; Date of Entry: 20020130; Update: 20070831. ABSTRACT: Using a combination of black and white and color still photographs, this videotape shows images of the American workplace from the early to late 20th century. It describes a management approach to occupational health. The video uses case studies to illustrate the following: hazard assessment, environmental controls, worksite planning, employee assistance, emergency care, medical surveillence, disability management, wellness/fitness, health promotion/education, and occupational health management. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

ASSE Survey: Employers Realizing Value of Safety DATE: 2002 CITATION: Anonymous , Occupational Hazards, Vol. 64, No. 3, p. 17. ABSTRACT: A recent national survey conducted by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) found that more employers are realizing the value of workplace safety. Not only that, but also many employers say they foresee an increase in hiring safety professionals nationally and regionally. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

An Assessment Of Wellness Programs Among Municipalities Within the Austin-San Antonio Corridor DATE: 2001 CITATION: Stephanie L. Garcia. , 73 leaves : col. maps ; 29 cm.; Dissertation: Thesis (M.P.A.)--Southwest Texas State University, 2001.; Note(s): "Fall 2001."/ Includes bibliographical references (leaves 72-73).; Responsibility: submitted by Stephanie L. Garcia.; Date of Entry: 20050920; Update: 20050920. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Best Practices Flow At the Brewery DATE: 2000 CITATION: Gerard F. Goodale and Erik T. Donhowe. , Safety & Health, Vol. 161, No. 2, p. 46. ABSTRACT: The Coors Brewing Co won the 1998 National Association of Manufacturers' Workforce Excellence Award in the large company category for their continuous safety improvement performance. When a system for continually improving safety was designed in 1994, initiative was designed to be a process, not a program. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

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Bringing Hispanics Safely Into the Workforce DATE: 2001 CITATION: John Dyslin. , Safety & Health, Vol. 164, No. 2, p. 68. ABSTRACT: With a nearly 58% increase in the Hispanic population during the 1990s, employers can no longer ignore the need to understand their Hispanic hires and the importance of bringing them safely into the workforce. While the entry of other immigrants into the workforce can present additional language and cultural challenges, integrating Hispanic workers requires an immediate commitment. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Characteristics of Worker Accidents on NYSDOT Construction Projects DATE: 2005 CITATION: Satish Mohan and Wesley C. Zech. , Journal of Safety Research, Vol. 36, No. 4, p. 353. ABSTRACT: Introduction This paper aims at providing cost-effective safety measures to protect construction workers in highway work zones, based on real data. Two types of accidents that occur in work zones were: (a) construction work area accidents, and (b) traffic accidents involving construction worker(s). Methodology/Results A detailed analysis of work zone accidents involving 36 fatalities and 3,055 severe injuries to construction workers on New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) construction projects from 1990 to 2001 established that five accident types: (a) Struck/Pinned by Large Equipment, (b) Trip or Fall (elevated), (c) Contact w/Electrical or Gas Utility, (d) Struck-by Moving/Falling Load, and (e) Crane/Lift Device Failure accounted for nearly 96% of the fatal accidents, nearly 63% of the hospital-level injury accidents, and nearly 91% of the total costs. These construction work area accidents had a total cost of $133.8 million. Traffic accidents that involve contractors' employees were also examined. Statistical analyses of the traffic accidents established that five traffic accident types: (a) Work Space Intrusion, (b) Worker Struck-by Vehicle Inside Work Space, (c) Flagger Struck-by Vehicle, (d) Worker Struck-by Vehicle Entering/Exiting Work Space, and (e) Construction Equipment Struck-by Vehicle Inside Work Space accounted for nearly 86% of the fatal, nearly 70% of the hospital-level injury and minor injury traffic accidents, and $45.4 million (79.4%) of the total traffic accident costs. Conclusions The results of this paper provide real statistics on construction worker related accidents reported on construction work zones. Potential preventions based on real statistics have also been suggested. Impact on Industry The ranking of accident types, both within the work area as well as in traffic, will guide the heavy highway contractor and owner agencies in identifying the most cost effective safety preventions. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT] DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Creating Healthy States : Building Healthy Worksites DATE: 2006 CITATION: National Governors' Association and Center for Best Practices. , ill. ; 28 cm.; Note(s): Caption title./ "This Issue Brief was written by Partnership for Prevention in collaboration with the WorkCare Group, Inc."-- P. 13./ Includes bibliographical references (p. 13-15)./ Also available via the World Wide Web.; Date of Entry: 20061128; Update: 20061128. ABSTRACT: Unavailable.

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Criteria for Ergonomic Seating and Accessories DATE: 1997 CITATION: Kathleen Shear, Minnesota, Dept. of Employee Relations, et al. , 17 p . : ill. ; 29 cm.; Responsibility: presented in cooperation with the Ergonomic Subcommittee of the State Interagency Safety and Health Committee ; Kathleen Shear ... [et. al.]; Entry: 19970718; Update: 20020227. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Determinants of Firm Workplace Health and Safety and Claims Management Practices DATE: 2002 CITATION: Terry Thomason and Silvana Pozzebon. , Industrial & Labor Relations Review, Vol. 55, No. 2, p. 286. ABSTRACT: This article examines workplace health and safety practices and workers' compensation claim management at some 450 Quebec firms in 1995. An analysis controlling for factors such as firm size and risk of injury finds that experience-rated employers were more likely than non-experience-rated employers to implement measures to prevent workplace injury and disease. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Developing And Marketing An Effective Corporate Wellness Program DATE: 1998 CITATION: Clair E. Jaberg and American College of Healthcare Executives. , 62 leaves ; 28 cm.; Dissertation: Thesis (ACHE)--American College of Healthcare Executives, 1998.; Note(s): Includes bibliographical references (leaves 54-62).; Responsibility: a thesis prepared for the Credentials Committee by Clair E. Jaberg.; Date of Entry: 19991001; Update: 20020925. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Disability Management Project : Final Report DATE: 1988 CITATION: Michigan, Dept. of Management and Budget and Disability Management Office. , 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 27 cm.; Geographic: Michigan -- Officials and employees -- Health and hygiene.; Note(s): Cover title./ "August, 1988."; Entry: 19971008; Update: 20020115. ABSTRACT: "The Michigan Department of Management and Budget established a Disability Management Project in June of 1987 ... charged with developing a state government policy on disability management and designing a state system for implementing the policy"--Executive summary. ABSTRACT: Unavailable.

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Dispensing More Than Aspirin DATE: 2001 CITATION: Carroll Lachnit. , Workforce, Vol. 80, No. 9, p. 20. ABSTRACT: The dispensary of PolyOne Corporation is a day-to-day demonstration of the company's commitment to employee well-being and safety. The dispensary has free nutrition classes, annual physicals, wellness programs, massage therapy, and a fitness center. ABSTRACT: Not available. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Do They Pave the Way To Driver Safety? DATE: 1999 CITATION: Darcy Lewis. , Safety & Health, Vol. 159, No. 6, p. 80. ABSTRACT: The driving incentive or recognition program used by transportation organizations is examined. The National Safety Council's Safe Driver Award and Million Mile Club programs recognize employee drivers of Council member organizations with safety awards. ABSTRACT: Not available. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Effects of A Municipal Government's Worksite Exercise Program on Employee Absenteeism, Health Care Costs, and Variables Associated With Participation DATE: 1993 CITATION: Angela W. Pruett 1964-. , ix, 124 leaves ; 28 cm.; Dissertation: Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993.; Note(s): Vita./ Abstract./ Includes bibliographical references (leaves 98-102).; Responsibility: by Angela W. Pruett.; Date of Entry: 19940204; Update: 20041226. ABSTRACT: Not available. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Elements Of Ergonomics Programs : A Primer Based On Workplace Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders DATE: 1997 CITATION: Alexander L. Cohen and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. , xi; ill. ; 28 cm.; Note(s): "March 1997."/ Includes bibliographical references.; Responsibility: Alexander L. Cohen ... [et al.]. Vendor Info: Baker and Taylor Baker & Taylor (BTCP BKTY) 35.00 Status: active; Entry: 19970724; Update: 20070710. ABSTRACT: Not available. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Employee Assistance Program : Coordinator's Handbook DATE: 1980

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CITATION: United States, Office of Personnel Management, Training Consulting Division, et al. , 1 v. (various pagings) : 2 charts, forms ; 28 cm.; Note(s): Cover title./ "June 1980."; Responsibility: prepared by U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Training Consulting Division ; for U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Safety and Health Management.; Entry: 19810312; Update: 20070316. ABSTRACT: Not available. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Employee Health & Safety Management DATE: 1999 CITATION: Jeffrey R. Lokken. , x, 67 leaves ; 28 cm.; Note(s): Typescript./ Includes bibliographical references.; Responsibility: by Jeffrey R. Lokken.; Entry: 20010801; Update: 20041014. ABSTRACT: Not available. DATABASE: OCLC; WorldCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Employers Face Health And Safety Concerns About Older Workers DATE: 2002 CITATION: Anonymous , HR Focus, Vol. 79, No. 7, p. S2. ABSTRACT: Because the older workforce will be a large part of the labor force in future decades, employers should prepare now to handle the added costs and challenges of health and safety. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Environmental Overview (Videocassette) DATE: 1990 CITATION: Chesney, Robert. Thomas,Russell J., Executive's guide to environmental regulation. Graff,George R. and Merchants and Manufacturers Association. , 1 videocassette (49 min.) :; sd., col. ;; 1/2 in. +; 1 guide.; Note(s): Title on accompanying book: The executive's guide to environmental regulation by Russell J. Thomas./ Participants: Robert Chesney.; Responsibility: with Russell J. Thomas and George R. Graff.; Entry: 19920930; Update: 20040527. ABSTRACT: Offers advice to executive managers on how to incorporate environmental concerns into the workplace. Includes tips on workplace safety, health and occupational safety agencies and a discussion on the future coexistence between workplace and environment. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Ergonomics : A Guide To Program Development and Implementation DATE: 1999 CITATION: Manitoba and Workplace Safety and Health Branch. , 1 v. (various pagings) ; 28 cm.; Note(s): "Fall 1999."/ "Version 1.0, November 1999"--Cover./ Erratum laid in.; Entry: 20000511; Update: 20041109. ABSTRACT: Unavailable.

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An Evaluation of Employee Health and Safety Representatives' Perceptions Regarding the Implementation of Corporate Vision And Mission in the Management of Health and Safety At BMW Auto Manufacturing : With Special Attention to the Body Shop and Paint Shops DATE: 2003 CITATION: Michael Nde Mcethe. , x, 95 leaves ; 31 cm.; Dissertation: Thesis (M.A.(Labour Relations))--University of Port Elizabeth, 2003.; Note(s): Includes abstract./ Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-95).; Responsibility: Michael Nde Mcethe.; Date of Entry: 20050228; Update: 20050315. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; WorldCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

The FAA Health Awareness Program Results of the 1998 Customer Service Assessment Survey : Final Report DATE: 2000 CITATION: Thomas F. Hilton, United States and Office of Aviation Medicine. , ill. ; 28 cm.; Named Corp: United States. Federal Aviation Administration. United States. Federal Aviation Administration -- Officials and employees -- Health and hygiene.; Genre/Form: Statistics.; Note(s): Shipping list no.: 2000-0522-M./ "DOT/FAA/AM-00/3."/ "February 2000."/ Includes bibliographical references./ Also available via Internet from the FAA web site. Address as of 8/21/07: current access is available via PURL./ Reproduction: Microfiche./ [Washington, D.C.] :/ Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O.,/ [2000]/ 1 microfiche.; Responsibility: Thomas F. Hilton ... [et al.].; Date of Entry: 20000502; Update: 20070821. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: http://www.faa.gov/library/reports/medical/oamtechreports/2000s/media/00%5F03.pdf

Feds Have All The Data, But Safer Driving Starts on the Job DATE: 2004 CITATION: Marvin V. Greene. , Safety & Health, Vol. 169, No. 6, p. 20. ABSTRACT: An internal driving standard simply must be an essential element of a company's safety and health management system. At a minimum, basic driver safety training and procedures will provide for continuous improvement in the driving workforce. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Government Response To the Report of the Workplace Safety and Health Review Committee DATE: 2002 CITATION: Manitoba, Manitoba, Manitoba Labour and Immigration, et al. , 8 p. ; 28 cm.; Note(s): Caption title./ "April 26, 2002."; Responsibility: Honourable Becky Barrett, Minister of Labour and Immigration.; Entry: 20020527; Update: 20040612. ABSTRACT: Unavailable.

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Guide to Workplace Safety DATE: 2000 CITATION: Business & Legal Reports. , ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.; Note(s): Cover title.; Entry: 20011206; Update: 20070315. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

The H In OSHA Stands for Health : Tips For Workplace Health and Injury Prevention DATE: 2001 CITATION: Anne H. Williams. , vii; ; 28 cm.; Named Corp: United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.; Note(s): Includes bibliographical references.; Responsibility: Anne H. Williams. Vendor Info: Baker and Taylor (BTCP); Entry: 20010515; Update: 20070318. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Health and Safety Manual DATE: 1996 CITATION: Florida, Dept. of Environmental Protection and Southeast District. , 1 looseleaf v. (various pagings) ; 28 cm.; Note(s): "Safety first."--Cover./ "October 1996."; Other Titles: Southeast District health and safety manual; Southeast District's health and safety manual; Responsibility: Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast District.; Entry: 19991108; Update: 20001110. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Health & Safety Manual : A Handbook Specially Produced for the Membership of the Amalgamated Engineering and Electrical Union DATE: 1996 CITATION: Amalgamated Engineering and Electrical Union and AEU Section. , ill. ; 18 cm.; Note(s): Cover title.; Entry: 19960329; Update: 20010722. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers DATE: 2004 CITATION: G. E. Kaupins. , Choice, Vol. 42, No. 4, p. 704. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

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Health Matters at Work DATE: 1994 CITATION: David Brodie. , x; ill., forms ; 24 cm.; Note ISBN: 1872807909. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Healthy and Productive Work : An International Perspective DATE: 2000 CITATION: Murphy, Lawrence R. Cooper,Cary L. , xii; ill. ; 24 cm.; Note(s): A collection of case studies./ Includes bibliographical references and index.; Responsibility: [edited by] Lawrence R. Murphy and Cary L. Cooper. Vendor Info: Baker and Taylor YBP Library Services Baker & Taylor (BTCP YANK BKTY) 94.95 Status: active; Entry: 19991021; Update: 20070915. ABSTRACT: Models of healthy work organizations / L.R. Murphy and C.L. Cooper -- Using employee opinion surveys to improve organizational health / M.A. Griffin, P.M. Hart, and E. Wilson-Evered -- Improving organizational effectiveness through integration of core values / D. Fassel, J. Monroy, and M. Monroy -- Managing change in healthcare : a study of one hospital system's efforts / S.K. Moran and T.R. Parry -- Improving communications and health in a government department / S. Cartwright, C.L. Cooper, and L. Whatmore -- The effects of promoting organizational health on worker well-being and organizational effectiveness in small and medium-sized enterprises / K. Lindstrom ... [et al.] -- Building world-class performance in changing times / J.A. Adkins, J.C. Quick, and K.O. Moe -- Individual and organizational activities to build better health / W.C. Schmidt, L. Welch, and M.G. Wilson -- Bringing health to life / E.L. Teasdale, R.J.L. Heron, and J.A. Tomenson -- Designing and implementing a managing pressure program at Marks & Spencer Plc / S. Williams and N. McElearney -- Summary : developing healthy corporate cultures by reducing stressors at work / C.L. Cooper and L.R. Murphy. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Healthy Worker-Healthy Workplace : The Productivity Connection : Executive Summary DATE: 1990 CITATION: California, Legislature, Senate, et al. , 12 p. ; 28 cm.; Responsibility: Senate Committee on Industrial Relations, California Legislature.; Entry: 19900516; Update: 19950509. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise : How to Contain Costs Through Work Site Health Promotion DATE: 1988 CITATION: A. C. Graziano, Government Finance Research Center and Public Pension and Benefits Consortium. , vi; ill. ; 28 cm.; Note(s): "Funding provided by Fidelity Investments."; Responsibility: by A.C. Graziano.; Entry: 19891011; Update: 20070430. ABSTRACT: Unavailable.

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House Subcommittee Examines Impact of Voluntary Efforts DATE: 2005 CITATION: Karen Gaspers. , Safety & Health, Vol. 172, No. 1, p. 12. ABSTRACT: The effectiveness and viability of voluntary efforts to improve occupational safety and health was the focus of a May 12 hearing convened by the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. Several witnesses at the hearing encouraged members to examine additional voluntary efforts to improve workplace safety and health. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

How Does Age Affect Worker Safety? DATE: 2005 CITATION: James G. Parker. , Safety & Health, Vol. 171, No. 1, p. 50. ABSTRACT: Workers older than 55 are at higher risk of death than younger workers and usually take more time to recuperate. Employers increasingly will have to wrestle with this issue as the American work force grows older. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

How To Plan An Effective Employee Hazard Communication Program And Safety Data Sheet And Label Program For "Right To Know" Regulations DATE: 1984 CITATION: O'Connor, Charles J. Young, Jay A. Bierlein,Lawrence W., 1942- and Editor. , [87p.] in various pagings ; 28 cm.; Note(s): With : Federal Register, November 25, 1983, Part IV. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Hazard Communication; Final Rule.; Responsibility: by Charles J. O'Connor [and] Jay A. Young ... edited by Lawrence W. Bierlein.; Entry: 19840723; Update: 20040407. ABSTRCT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

How to Put Worksafe to Work : An Access Guide To WCB Resources Regarding Workplace Safety DATE: 1997 CITATION: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia. , 4 p.; Note(s): "40M R5/97."/ "PH53"--Colophon.; Entry: 19970811; Update: 20041021. ABSTRCT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

HR, Safety, Labor Law Desk Reference : Handy Desktop Guide Covering Human Resource Best Practices, Labor Law Compliance, Workplace Safety And A Myriad Of Other Topics to Help You Manage Your Workforce More Effectively DATE: 2005 CITATION: Anonymous , 1 v. (various pagings) ; 21 x 14 cm.; Note(s): "Item# HRDS-1"--P. [4] of cover.; Entry: 20060816; Update: 20060816.

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Integrating Employee Health : A Model Program For NASA DATE: 2005 CITATION: Institute of Medicine (U.S.) and Committee to Assess Worksite Preventive Health Program Needs for NASA Employees. , xiv; ill. ; 23 cm.; Named Corp: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.; Note(s): Includes bibliographical references./ Also issued online.; Date of Entry: 20050725; Update: 20070717. ABSTRACT: The NASA worksite -- Occupational and preventive health at NASA -- Workforce health, performance, readiness, resilience: the case for change -- Organizing and managing employee-integrated health programs and policies -- Implementing integrated health programs -- Data integration and health management. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

It's Up to Us to Keep Workers and Their Families Safe '24/7' DATE: 2002 CITATION: Alan C. McMillan. , Safety & Health, Vol. 165, No. 1, p. 28. ABSTRACT: It is important that Corporate America work to keep its workforce safe and healthy off the job as well as on the job. Business leaders and the safety professionals they hire must now think about the safety of their organization, its employees, and their families in a broader context. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Legislation Encourages Wellness Programs DATE: 2007 CITATION: Deidre Bello and Claussen, Lauretta Greene, Marvin V Morrison,Kyle W. , Safety & Health, Vol. 176, No. 3, p. 13. ABSTRACT: Legislation introduced July 9 in the Senate seeks to encourage employers to implement employee wellness programs. Introduced by Senator Tom Harkin, the Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 (S.1753) would offer tax incentives to employers who provide certain types of wellness programs. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Maintaining a Healthful Working Environment DATE: 1964-1999 CITATION: Allen D. Brandt, National Association of Manufacturers (U.S.) and Industrial Relations Dept. , 13 p. ; 28 cm.; Responsibility: address by Allen D. Brandt, Manager, Industrial Health Engineering, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, before the NAM Employee Health and Safety Committee.; Entry: 20000818; Update: 20040429. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; WorldCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

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Motivating the Workforce: The Value of External Health and Safety Awards DATE: 2000 CITATION: Robin Tait and Deborah Walker. , Journal of Safety Research, Vol. 31, No. 4, p. 243. ABSTRACT: This paper considers the prevalence and use of external health and safety awards by companies in the United Kingdom. The results from two small research projects present data on the benefits that motivate participation in these awards. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

National Worksite Health Promotion Survey, 1999 : Report of Survey Findings DATE: 1999 CITATION: Association for Worksite Health Promotion, William M. Mercer, Inc, United States, et al. , ill. (chiefly tables); Entry: 20050425; Update: 20050425. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Not the Same Old Story DATE: 2004 CITATION: Marvin V. Greene. , Safety & Health, Vol. 175, No. 5, p. 114. ABSTRACT: As the baby boomer population peaks, the American work force is getting older. This creates safety and health issues for workers and employers. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

The Occupational Health Professional's Services and Qualifications : Questions and Answers DATE: 1999 CITATION: United States and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. , iv; ; 21 cm.; Note(s): "OSHA 3160."/ Includes bibliographical references (p. 20)./ Report: OSHA 3160; Entry: 19990630; Update: 20070301. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Organizational Management for Occupational Health Programs DATE: 1998 CITATION: Integrating Community and Occupational Health Networks. , 1 v. (various pagings) ; 30 cm.; Note(s): "A publication of ICOHN, Integrating Community and Occupational Health Networks."; Entry: 19990722; Update: 20040419. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

People at Work : The Human Factors Approach to Health and Safety DATE: 1996 CITATION: Jeremy Stranks. , vii; ill. ; 30 cm.; Responsibility: Jeremy Stranks.; Entry: 19980209; Update: 20070315.

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Politics and Partnerships DATE: 2004 CITATION: Stephen G. Minter. , Occupational Hazards, Vol. 66, No. 11, p. 6. ABSTRACT: Dr John Howard, director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, gave the keynote presentation at a Washington symposium on "Steps to a Healthier US Workforce." Howard pointed out that the occupational safety and health community has focused it efforts on ensuring that employers can, and do, provide working conditions that are safe and healthful for workers. But those efforts, he noted, assume that workers are just as healthy as they can be when they come to work. The health promotion and education communities, on the other hand, primarily work to foster "lifestyle choices that enhance health for everyone. Howard called the conference a first step toward building a partnership between these two communities. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Prescription for a Healthy Workforce DATE: 2005 CITATION: Karen Gaspers. , Safety & Health, Vol. 171, No. 6, p. 28. ABSTRACT: Health promotion really took off with companies about three years ago. One reason for the jump has been the increasing availability of reliable data, much of it focused on productivity and financial benefits. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Prevention Makes Common "Cents" DATE: 2003 CITATION: United States and Dept. of Health and Human Services. , Note(s): Title from title screen (viewed Dec. 15, 2004)./ "September 2003."/ Includes bibliographical references.; Date of Entry: 20041213; Update: 20061121. ABSTRACT: Each individual's health is shaped by many factors including medical care, social circumstances, and behavioral choices. Increasingly, there is clear evidence that the major chronic conditions that account for so much of the morbidity and mortality in the U.S., and the enormous direct and indirect costs associated with them, in large part are preventable-and that to a considerable degree they stem from, and are exacerbated by, individual behaviors. In particular, overweight and obesity, lack of physical activity, and smoking greatly increase the risk of developing the most serious chronic disorders. Most of the dollars spent on health care in the United States, however, are for the direct care of medical conditions, while only a very small portion is targeted on preventing those conditions. As Americans see health care expenditures continue to increase, it is important to focus on strategies that reduce the prevalence and cost of preventable diseases. This paper summarizes recent research findings on the prevalence, effects and costs of some of these key preventable conditions and highlights several award-winning business prevention programs that make common "cents." DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

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Promoting Employee Wellness : From Information to Intervention DATE: 1998 CITATION: Deborah Parkinson and Conference Board. , ill. ; 28 cm.; Note(s): Cover title./ "Spring 1998."/ Includes bibliographical references.; Responsibility: [Deborah Parkinson].; Entry: 19980706; Update: 20050119. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: TLCat; OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Relative Effectiveness of Worker Safety and Health Training Methods DATE: 2006 CITATION: Michael J. Burke and Sarpy, Sue Ann Smith-Crowe, Kristin Chan-Serafin,Suzanne Et al. , American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 96, No. 2, p. 315. ABSTRACT: We sought to determine the relative effectiveness of different methods of worker safety and health training aimed at improving safety knowledge and performance and reducing negative outcomes (accidents, illnesses, and injuries). Ninety-five quasi-experimental studies (n = 20991) were included in the analysis. Three types of intervention methods were distinguished on the basis of learners' participation in the training process: least engaging (lecture, pamphlets, videos), moderately engaging (programmed instruction, feedback interventions), and most engaging (training in behavioral modeling, hands-on training). As training methods became more engaging (i.e., requiring trainees' active participation), workers demonstrated greater knowledge acquisition, and reductions were seen in accidents, illnesses, and injuries. All methods of training produced meaningful behavioral performance improvements. Training involving behavioral modeling, a substantial amount of practice, and dialogue is generally more effective than other methods of safety and health training. The present findings challenge the current emphasis on more passive computer-based and distance training methods within the public health workforce. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Rewards Get Results DATE: 2002 CITATION: Janet Wiscombe. , Workforce, Vol. 81, No. 4, p. 42. ABSTRACT: Non-cash awards and incentives - ranging from a Post-it that says, "Good Job," to a set of golf clubs or a vacation package - can be not only cost-effective, but also valuable tools that help raise morale, increase productivity, and improve quality, safety standards, and customer service. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Risky Business DATE: 2005 CITATION: Beth Dickey, Government Executive, Vol. 37, No. 7, p. 27. ABSTRACT: A 15-year NASA veteran, Rex Geveden is the agency's supreme authority on technical decisions affecting the reliability of space operations and the safety of the astronauts, the workforce and the general public. Geveden embodies the opposing argument that was missing from management deliberations over Columbia's readiness to fly. His authority is large, wide and deep. It's also new. The chief engineer's role is

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evolving as NASA restructures its management and rehabilitates its safety culture to satisfy investigators of the February 2003 disaster, which claimed the lives of 7 astronauts. Six months ago, under orders from the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, NASA gave the chief engineer an active, managerially and fiscally independent role in the shuttle launch approval process. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Safe Work in The 21st Century : Education and Training Needs for the Next Decade's Occupational Safety and Health Personnel DATE: 2000 CITATION: Institute of Medicine (U.S.) and Committee to Assess Training Needs for Occupational Safety and Health Personnel in the United States. , xxi; ill. ; 23 cm.; Note(s): Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-223)./ Also issued online.; General Info: National bibliography no: GBA2-76541; Responsibility: Committee to Assess Training Needs for Occupational Safety and Health Personnel in the United States, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine. Vendor Info: Baker & Taylor Baker and Taylor YBP Library Services (BKTY BTCP YANK) 44.00 Status: active; Date of Entry: 20000606; Update: 20070712. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Safety and Health Around the Clock DATE: 2006 CITATION: Marvin V. Greene. , Safety & Health, Vol. 173, No. 3, p. 31. ABSTRACT: Across the country, companies are beginning to realize the benefits of comprehensive on-and off-the-job safety programs. The Simmons Bedding Co is profiled as one company that, in order to drive off-the-job health and safety processes at its facilities, offers a wealth of information, incentives and programs to its workforce and their families. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Safety Management : A Guide DATE: 1994 CITATION: Northern Territory and Work Health Authority. , 28 p. ; 25 cm.; Note(s): Cover title.; Responsibility: Work Health, NT Government.; Entry: 19950505; Update: 20070711. ABSTRACT: This document is intended as an educational tool to assist industry to comply with Northern Territory occupational, health and safety legislation. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

State By State Guide to Workplace Safety Regulation DATE: 2001 CITATION: Anonymous , ISBN: 1547-612Xv. :; ill. ;; 28 cm.; Note(s): "A Panel publication."/ Latest issue consulted: 2003.; Entry: 20011213; Update: 20031124. ABSTRACT: Unavailable.

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A Survey-Based System for Safety Measurement and Improvement DATE: 2003 CITATION: Brooks Carder and Patrick W. Ragan. , Journal of Safety Research, Vol. 34, No. 2, p. 157. ABSTRACT: A task force sought to develop a method for safety measurement that is reliable and valid and provides a framework for improvement efforts. Method: Over a 10-year period, through working in a chemical company with about 6,000 employees and over 50 plants, the authors researched the use of employee surveys to measure safety and as a diagnostic tool for improvement efforts. Results: The statistical studies indicate that this survey, which evolved from the Minnesota Safety Perception Survey, is both reliable and valid as a measurement tool. The survey measures important components of the management system including (a) management's demonstration of commitment to safety, (b) education and knowledge of the workforce, (c) effectiveness of the supervisory process, and (d) employee involvement and commitment. This study also describes anecdotal evidence that the diagnostic element of the survey enables the development of effective action plans to improve safety performance. This evidence includes ratings of the process by plant managers who have used it. Impact on industry: The survey and related methods have helped to improve safety performance in several companies. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT] DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

User's Guide to Cal DATE: 1998 CITATION: California and Division of Occupational Safety and Health. , 23 p. ; 28 cm.; Note(s): Original Title: California workplace safety & health program. "February 1998."; Responsibility: OSHA :; Entry: 19980615; Update: 20070419. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Wellness in the Workplace DATE: 2002 CITATION: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. , vi; ; 18 cm.; Note(s): Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-214).; Responsibility: prepared by Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.; Entry: 20020823; Update: 20070309. ABSTRACT: This guide is written for anyone who wants to learn more about workplace health, wellness and occupational health and safety. It is especially useful to individuals involved in the initiation, development and implementation of workplace health and wellness programs. Using the information in this book you will be able to: Indentify factors that influence the health, safety and wellness of employees.- Conduct a general health survey.- Develop a workplace health promotion program.- Initiate various prevention and promotion strategies.- Understand the interaction between wellness, safety and employee health.- Apply a variety of initiatives to help encourage a comprehensive and complete balance between work and health.- Promote education and training for workplace health-Identify relevant contacts for legislation and general health information.

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Work Healthy New Hampshire : A Guide to Worksite Health and Safety DATE: 1995 CITATION: New Hampshire, Division of Public Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire. , chiefly tables ; 20 x 27 cm.; Responsibility: New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire ; in cooperation with Concord Hospital Safety Management Program.; Entry: 19960424; Update: 20070203. DATABASE: OCLC; WorldCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Work Safety Essentials (videocassette) DATE: 1995 CITATION: Vocam Video Training Productions. , ill. ; 30 cm.); Note(s): "Interactive video training guide"--Training guide./ No. 0814.; Responsibility: Vocam Video Training Productions.; Entry: 19970325; Update: 20040217. ABSTRACT: Contains information vital to the safety of your workplace. Ideal for induction purposes and for use as a general safety refresher. The video clearly explains the essentials of workplace safety. House keeping, fire, hazardous substance, electricity, confined spaces, PPE, manual handling and dealing with workplace stress. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Workplace Health Promotion And Occupational Health and Safety : An Integrated Approach to Employee Health in Ontario DATE: 1998 CITATION: Wendy-Anne MacKenzie, University of Windsor, School of Nursing, et al. , viii, 51 leaves ; 28 cm.; Dissertation: Major paper (M. Sc.)--University of Windsor, 1998.; Note(s): Includes abstract./ Includes bibliographical references (leaves 45-51).; Responsibility: by Wendy-Anne MacKenzie.; Entry: 19980728; Update: 20031221. DATABASE: OCLC; WorldCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Workplace Safety - The Best Yet DATE: 2003 CITATION: Joseph J. Lazzara. , Occupational Hazards, Vol. 65, No. 2, p. 54. ABSTRACT: Workplace safety in the United States improves with each generation. Today's workforce is safer than ever. For example, numbers just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a rate of 79 injuries and illnesses per 1,000 workers reported in the manufacturing sector during 2001, the lowest rate since the bureau began collecting this information in the early 1970s. This continual, positive progress in the level of safety experienced by the U.S. work force stems from two major factors, according to the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank. The first is the marketplace economy and competition, not government regulations, driving improved working conditions. The second reason for the reduction in the accident rate is that a smaller percentage of the population is employed in grueling and hazardous occupations. The dramatic decline in at-work injuries, illnesses and deaths only could be accomplished with across-the-board improvements in working

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conditions for all business sectors. But only in the last third of the 20th century did many safety improvements occur. DATABASE: OCLC; Periodical Abstracts ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Workplace Safety : A Guide for Small and Midsized Companies DATE: 2006 CITATION: Dan Thompson Hopwood Steve and 1960 Oct. 27-. , xiii; ill. ; 24 cm.; Note(s): Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-185) and index.; General Info: National bibliography no: GBA673106; Responsibility: Dan Hopwood and Steve Thompson. Date of Entry: 20060216; Update: 20070823. ABSTRACT: Introduction: What is Workplace Safety? -- Taking Stock of Where You Are: A Needs Assessment -- Creating an Effective Workplace Safety Program -- Critical Safety Considerations: Focusing Workplace Safety Efforts -- Integrating Advanced Topics -- Workers? Compensation and Insurance -- Greatest Lessons Learned in Achieving Safety Success. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Workplace Safety : Frontline Management Learning Guide DATE: 2006 CITATION: Nigel Benjamin and Open Learning Institute of TAFE. , 124 p. ; 30 cm.; Note(s): Incorporates the following units: BSBCMN311A, Maintain workplace safety; BSBCMN411A, Monitor a safe workplace; BSBMGT505A, Ensure a safe workplace./ At head of cover title: Open Learning Institute of TAFE./ "Now refers to Management: Theory and practice (2005) by Kris Cole"--Cover./ Bibliography: p. 124.; Responsibility: Nigel Benjamin.; Entry: 20060302; Update: 20070224. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Workplace Safety and Health Guide DATE: 1995 CITATION: Clark Boardman Callaghan. , p. cm.; Note(s): Includes index.; Entry: 19970527; Update: 20070413. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Workplace Safety Committees : A Basic Guide to Developing and Implementing an Occupational Safety and Health Committee DATE: 1998 CITATION: Oregon and Occupational Safety and Health Division. , forms ; 28 cm.; Note(s): Title from cover./ "(4/99)"--Back cover.; Entry: 19990618; Update: 19990618. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

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Workplace Safety Handbook : Your Ergonomics Guide to Preventing Employee Injuries DATE: 2002 CITATION: Anonymous , 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 30 cm.; Entry: 20030404; Update: 20051110. ABSTRACT: Office -- Factory -- Miscellaneous. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Workplace Safety Pro : Your A To Z Guide to a Complete Safety Program DATE: 2004 CITATION: J.J. Keller & Associates. , 1 v. (loose-leaf) ; 30 cm.; Note(s): "This publication updates in May/November."; Entry: 20040805; Update: 20070305. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Workplace Safety Program Re-Train the Trainer DATE: 1990s CITATION: Marino J. Franchini, New York (State), Dept. of Labor, et al. , Note(s): Mode of access: Available online.; Date of Entry: 20010411; Update: 20040803. ABSTRACT: This guide is designed to give instructors a review of what knowledge, skills, and classroom presence we are try to create when we step in front of a group of people. The New York State Department of Labor hopes you will use this information to re-energize your training skills and create a program of instruction that motivates each and every mine employee to work safe and stay alert. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Worksite Health Promotion in Wisconsin County Government Employment DATE: 1999 CITATION: Gerald H. Verhagen. , vii, 125 leaves ; 28 cm.; Dissertation: Field project (M.P.A.)--University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1999.; Note(s): Includes bibliographical references (leaves 107-111).; Responsibility: by Gerald H. Verhagen.; Date of Entry: 20000412; Update: 20050115. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

Your Guide to Workplace Safety DATE: 2000 CITATION: Business & Legal Reports. , col. ill. ; 21 cm.; Note(s): Cover title./ Dated March 2000.; Responsibility: Business & Legal Reports.; Entry: 20000327; Update: 20020919. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

The Zero Success : 7 Surefire Steps to Effective Workplace Safety DATE: 2007

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CITATION: Roy Tay Yeo Faith. , ill. ; 22 cm.; Note(s): "An essential guide for management, safety committees, risk assessment teams, HR professionals, safety professionals."; Responsibility: Roy Yeo, Faith Tay. ABSTRACT: Unavailable. DATABASE: OCLC; TLCat ACCESS: Available to VDOT staff through Interlibrary Loan.

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