Date of Award
2007
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Master of Public Health (Occupational Safety and Health)
School
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
First Supervisor
Milos Nedved
Abstract
The aim of this research is to investigate characteristics of accident denominators across age groups in mining and associated process industries in the Port Hedland region of Western Australia. Emphasis has been focussed on comparing young, inexperienced groups with older, more experienced groups. A literature review revealed some key contributors to accidents among younger workers, in particular, those who had only recently entered the workforce. The review also revealed contributors impacting accidents regarding other age groups over a wide range of industry types. From these findings an accident construct model and questionnaire were designed to identify contributing and mitigating denominators which input to accidents occurring across the defined age groups.
Recommended Citation
Bottrell, J. R. (2007). Accident denominators relative to age groups in heavy industries of the Port Hedland region of Western Australia. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/8