Occupational safety training and practices in selected vocational training institutions and workplaces in Kampala, Uganda

The government supports vocational training in order to improve social security for specific population groups, such as the ethnic minority youth. However, there exists information asymmetry among the stakeholders in vocational training, including the ethnic minority youth, local authorities, training institutions, enterprises and state management agencies, leading to adverse selection, moral hazard and principal-agent problem. These problems have negatively impacted the effectiveness of vocational training for ethnic minority youth. Received 19th September 2019; Revised 20th October 2019; Accepted 24th October 2019

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Survey on an acute occupational poisoning event caused by simple asphyxiating gas

Russian Journal of Occupational Health and Industrial Ecology ◽

10.31089/1026-9428-2020-60-1-30-33 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 30-33

Author(s):

L. Huang ◽

Ya. Lai ◽

Yi. Yang

Keyword(s):

Hydrochloric Acid ◽

Oxygen Content ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Health Management ◽

Safety Training ◽

Effective Prevention ◽

Conflict Of Interests ◽

Exposure Limit ◽

Gas Poisoning ◽

Injured Patients

Objective. To provide a basis for the effective prevention of the same type of poisoning events through analyzing the causes of an occupational acute simple asphyxiating gas poisoning incident.Method. Descriptive epidemiological method was used to investigate the related personnel of the poisoning incident, detect poisonous and harmful gases in the air of the scene, and collect and analyze the clinical data of patients.Result. The poisoning incident led to 1 death and 2 poisoning. All of them were male. The dead patient was 38 years old, and two injured patients were 37 and 31 years old, respectively. The day after the accident, the contents of phenol, toluene, hydrochloric acid and oxygen were determined in the reactor where the accident occurred. The results showed that the maximum concentration of phenol, toluene and hydrochloric acid (CM) was 0/m3 , which did not exceed the occupational exposure limit of harmful factors in the workplace stipulated by GBZ2.1–2007. Also, the oxygen content was 10.0%, which was lower than the oxygen content in normal air.Conclusion. This is an acute simple asphyxiating gas poisoning incident caused by the employing unit managers and operators’ weak awareness of occupational hygiene and safe operation. The employing unit managers and operators should strengthen occupational safety training, strictly implement the occupational health management system, and prevent such incidents.Funding. Th e study had no funding.Conflict of interests. The authors declare no conflict of interests.

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Innovating Occupational Safety Training: A Scoping Review on Digital Games and Possible Applications in Agriculture

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18041868 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 1868

Author(s):

Lucia Vigoroso ◽

Federica Caffaro ◽

Margherita Micheletti Cremasco ◽

Eugenio Cavallo

Keyword(s):

Occupational Safety ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Digital Games ◽

Safety Training ◽

Training Methods ◽

Training Method ◽

Occupational Risks ◽

Game Mechanics ◽

Limited Application ◽

Safety Knowledge

Digital games have been successfully applied in different working sectors as an occupational safety training method, but with a very limited application in agriculture. In agriculture and other productive sectors, unintentional injuries tend to occur with similar dynamics. A literature review was carried out to understand how occupational risks are addressed during game-based safety training in different productive sectors and how this can be transferred to agriculture. Literature about “serious game” and “gamification” as safety training methods was searched in WEB OF SCIENCE, SCOPUS, PUBMED and PsycINFO databases. In the forty-two publications retained, the computer was identified as the most adopted game support, whereas “points”, “levels”, “challenges” and “discovery” were the preferred game mechanics. Moreover, an association can be detected between the game mechanics and the elements developed in the game. Finally, during the game assessment, much positive feedback was collected and the games proved to be able to increase the operators’ skills and safety knowledge. In light of the results, insights are provided to develop an effective, satisfying and engaging safety game training for workers employed in agriculture. Games can be best used to learn and they are certain to improve over the next few years.

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META ANALYSIS METHOD OVERVIEW OF MODELS USED IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY TRAININGS

IEDSR Association ◽

10.46872/pj.395 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (15) ◽

pp. 482-490

Author(s):

Filiz ARICAK ◽

Evren ÇAĞLARER

Keyword(s):

Work Environment ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Safety Training ◽

Working Environment ◽

Future Generations ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Training Models ◽

Safety Procedures

In this study, an analysis of independent studies dealing with occupational safety training in different learning environments, in which various learning materials are used, was carried out. As a method, meta-analysis method was used. For this purpose, databases were used to collect national and international articles and papers suitable for the purpose of the study. Studies that did not mention the tools, equipment and environment used in education in the collected studies were excluded from the research, and 18 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The data obtained studies are categorized according to the education models, the sectors in which the education is applied and the characteristics of the participants in the education. As it is known, occupational health and safety procedures aim at a healthy and reliable working environment for its employees. However, the ultimate goal is to raise not only employees but also future generations with this awareness. The most important instrument of this is undoubtedly education. For this reason, it is necessary to develop training models suitable for the work environment, age, gender and every conceivable situation.

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Creating an inclusive educational environment for vocational learning: A tale of two cities

10.14742/ascilite2021.0148 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Darren Turnbull ◽

Ritesh Chugh ◽

Jo Luck

Keyword(s):

Curriculum Design ◽

Vocational Training ◽

Course Delivery ◽

Pedagogical Practices ◽

Individual Autonomy ◽

Learning Materials ◽

Diverse Range ◽

Inclusive Learning ◽

Training Institutions ◽

The Creation

One of the significant challenges facing vocational training institutions is the conundrum of providing the best possible learning outcomes to a diverse range of people using pedagogical practices and materials that by design demand uniformity in delivery approaches. In this paper, we examined a snapshot of perspectives from teachers and students in two distinctly different vocational training institutions, one in China and the other in Australia. Comments from participants revealed that flexible approaches to course delivery, the provision of a range of different types of learning materials, and institutional support in teacher training and curriculum design are vital elements in implementing an inclusive learning space for students. This paper proposes that a triad of interrelated elements, consisting of pedagogy, learning materials and institutions, are bound together by learning management systems that facilitate the creation of multi-modal course delivery approaches. We further contend that teaching practices that pigeonhole people as belonging to immutable categories of learning styles are outmoded and detract from creating inclusive learning environments. The findings from this study indicate that best practice approaches for developing truly engaging educational environments are rooted in the facilitation of individual autonomy in the learning process. The creation of opportunities for constructive interaction between learners is needed.

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Internal efficiency of public vocational training centres in Kenya

African Educational Research Journal ◽

10.30918/aerj.92.21.057 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 375-384

Author(s):

Rachel Okinyi ◽

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Public Schools ◽

Vocational Training ◽

Past Research ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Resource Utilisation ◽

Completion Rates ◽

Internal Efficiency ◽

Training Institutions ◽

Low Levels

The efficiency of educational institutions is critical in the justification of resource allocation and use. However, some developing countries like Kenya face efficiency challenges regarding resource utilisation and the flow of students through the school system at various levels of education and programs. Past research in Kenya has focused more on resource utilisation in public schools. Very few studies have looked at the internal efficiency of public vocational training centres (VTCs). This paper assesses the level of internal efficiency in Kenya's public vocational training institutions through a mixed research design. The findings reveal low levels of internal efficiency as indicated by low enrolment, high dropout and low completion rates in the VTC institutions. The result also shows a low level of tutor utilisation. These results provide vital insights into improving the internal efficiency of public vocational training institutions in developing countries. The study recommends, among other things, subsidisation of examination fees to enhance students' completion rates.

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Prioritizing Safety Training for a More Personal Compliance of a Safe and Healthy Work Environment among Students and Staff of Higher Education Institutions of Selangor

International Journal of Engineering & Technology ◽

10.14419/ijet.v7i3.30.18339 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (3.30) ◽

pp. 388

Author(s):

Mokana Muthu Kumarasamy ◽

Mazni Saad ◽

Reeny Karlina Abdul Rauf ◽

Noor Malinda Mohamed Mohan ◽

Mohd Hanafi Azman Ong

Keyword(s):

Work Environment ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Safety Training ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Occupational Safety And Health ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Safety And Health ◽

Safe Work ◽

Healthy Work ◽

Positive Effect

Safety is an important element in an organization. A safe work space makes safety a priority throughout the organization. Improved safety will minimize job accidents, injuries, medical illnesses and death. Occupational safety and health (OSH) training that is provided by the top management of universities will create a safe and comfortable environment for both the staff and students. It also guarantees that every employee is safe in the workplace. Thus, the primary objective of this study is to investigate the effect of safety training towards personal compliance. A total of 234 questionnaires were distributed to 20 higher educational institutions in Selangor, Malaysia. A conclusion was reached once the data were analyzed using SPSS; that safety training (B = 0.364, t = 11.90, p <.01) significantly has a positive effect on Personal Compliance.

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ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEMS OF THE PROTECTION OF LABOR IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Bulletin of Belgorod State Technological University named after V G Shukhov ◽

10.12737/22825 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (12) ◽

pp. 100-104

Author(s):

Рыжиков ◽

Evgeniy Ryzhikov ◽

Калатози ◽

Viktoriya Kalatozi ◽

Климова ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Vocational Training ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Occupational Injuries ◽

Health Improvement ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Innovative Methods ◽

Production Factors ◽

Safety And Health ◽

The Status

The problem of the protection of labor in the construction industry has always been acute, as there is a large number of objects that cause harmful and dangerous production factors and, consequently, causes of occupational diseases and injuries of workers. Analysis of the status and protection of labor at the construction industry enterprises of the Belgorod region, allowed to identify the main types of violations, to identify ways to decrease them. It is established that in order to reduce the level of occupational injuries in the construction industry it is necessary to introduce innovative methods of occupational safety and health improvement, to accelerate the level of education and level of vocational training of workers.

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Doing it Old School: Peer-led occupational safety training in the U.S. construction Industry

McGill Journal of Education ◽

10.7202/1021923ar ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

pp. 605-611 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Clayton Sinyai ◽

Pete Stafford ◽

Chris Trahan

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Middle Ages ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Occupational Health And Safety ◽

Safety Training ◽

Peer Training ◽

Building Trades ◽

Apprenticeship Model ◽

The U.S

Many labour organizations that sponsor occupational health and safety training champion “peer training,” preferring instructors drawn from the shopfloor over academically credentialed experts. But peer training is hardly new: in the skilled trades, master craftsmen have instructed apprentices since the Middle Ages. Building on the apprenticeship model of education, the U.S.-based construction unions have created a network of more than 4,000 peer trainers who provide occupational health and safety training to up to 100,000 men and women in the building trades each year.

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