Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1989
Degree Name
Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
First Advisor
Howard Gage
Abstract
It is the purpose of this thesis to show how computerized training can be used in helping to create an effective safety program. Through example, a complete electrical safety program will be developed for workers whose jobs do not pertain directly to electrical installations, but who use them through the course of their daily work activities. A computer-aided instruction module on electrical safety will be developed for presentation to workers on an IBM compatible computer.
Importance of Thesis
Too often safety factors go into the design criteria of a piece of equipment or a manufacturing process and do not extend into worker safety training. With regards to electrical safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Agency stresses proper electrical installations for safeguarding employees, but OSHA does not include a single statement on training in their section reserved for Safety-related work practices as codified in CFR1910.331-1910.360. The design of an environment to protect workers is a sound safety decision. However, for maximum worker protection, a comprehensive approach is required. That is, good design must be coupled with proper safety related training and the use of appropriate warning labels.
Decreasing adverse effects, if not being able to prevent a potential hazard from occurring is the ultimate goal of a safety and health program. Training is not the only approach, but it does offer an effective means for helping the employee help himself. The choice of an electrical safety program presented here should serve as a model for those wanting to develop or improve similar training programs. Some key principles which all effective safety programs should contain will be analyzed. These would be beneficial in the development of other safety programs such as safe manual lifting, chemical safety, etc.. Thus, the general principles are applicable not only to electrical safety, but to many other areas of safety as well.
Recommended Citation
Gusciora, Edward John, "A computer-aided instruction electrical safety course" (1989). Theses. 2770.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/2770
