A Study of Job-Related Accidents at William Beaumont Army Medical Center.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to provide an analysis of the job-related accidents logged at William Beaumont Army Medical Center during Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993. Such an analysis will serve as a needs assessment for the hospital to set planning goals in the areas of safety management and training. Accident rates per 1000 employees at WBAMC were found to be well under the OSHA-calculated industry average. Prevention of accidents through proactive policies and monitoring have helped WBAMC to lower the number of reported accidents in Fiscal Year 1993. Periodic inspections of work areas, as well as frequent employee training sessions have provided an increased awareness of safety in the hospital workplace. Some type of safety incentive or awards program is recommended to encourage employees to continue to work safely. Such a program can pay enormous dividends in the areas of claims cost avoidance, employee productivity and morale, as well as enhanced management-employee relations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA292941
Entities
People
- Charlotte A. Nielsen
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences