Towards a model of safety climate measurement.
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چکیده
In this study, a survey instrument was developed to measure safety climate. A review of the scientific literature as well as consultation with an expert panel was used to determine the survey's dimensions. Next, the survey was administered, first as a pilot study (n = 15) and then as a full scale study (n = 229), to employees of the City of Cincinnati Department of Public Works. The psychometric integrity of the survey was assessed according to validity, reliability and utility criteria. Results are presented and discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics : JOSE
دوره 10 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004