Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2005
Abstract
This investigation assessed the applicability of Dr. William Haddon’s strategies for controlling hazards involving materials-handling operations in industrial and mining workplaces. Published over 20 years ago, Haddon’s strategies purport to include all strategies for preventing and mitigating harm to people, property, and the environment. Students in an undergraduate class were assigned to find tactical examples of each of Haddon’s strategies applicable to material handling. Haddon’s tenth strategy involving medical care and rehabilitation was not included. Their classifications were analyzed to identify points of confusion as well as points of general agreement. Students found numerous tactics for strategies involving engineering and behavioral strategies. Fewer tactics were identified for strategies involving damage control through effective and timely response.
Recommended Citation
Jensen, Roger C.; Patton, P.; Griffith, J.; and Hogan, C., "Materials-Handling Hazard Controls: Assessment of Haddon’s Injury Control Strategies" (2005). Safety Health & Industrial Hygiene. 8.
https://digitalcommons.mtech.edu/shih/8
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Comments
Originally presented in the Proceedings of the XIX Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 27-29 June 2005.