This explored the effects of physical hazard exposures on worker job satisfaction. Survey from >2k Korean construction workers. Background: · “physical hazards such as noise, vibration, and exposure to hazardous substances also contribute to job stress” and behavioural changes · “Continuous exposure to such risks can result in cumulative mental and physical strain, increasing job-related stress, and… Continue reading The Impact of Physical Hazards on Workers’ Job Satisfaction in the Construction Industry: A Case Study of Korea
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Time pressure in surgical teams, a help or a hindrance to patient safety?
I found this an interesting and brief read about the mindful routines of operating room staff, using a naturalistic decision making approach. Extracts: Ref: van Harten, A., Niessen, T. J., Koksma, J. J., Gooszen, H. G., & Abma, T. A. (2025). Heliyon. Shout me a coffee Study link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e41967 Shout me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/benhutchinson LinkedIn post:… Continue reading Time pressure in surgical teams, a help or a hindrance to patient safety?
Workplace risk management practices to prevent musculoskeletal and mental health disorders: What are the gaps?
This explored two industry sectors with high risk of both musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and mental health disorders (MHDs) and what workplace risk management practices are in place to manage those issues. Safety documents were revised and interviews were obtained from organisations within both sectors. 10 logistics/transport companies & 9 residential aged care facilities were selected;… Continue reading Workplace risk management practices to prevent musculoskeletal and mental health disorders: What are the gaps?
Certified Safety Management Systems, making things auditable, and the struggles of complex psychosocial factors
How well can safety management system approaches manage and improve psychosocial factors and complex sociotechnical factors? With considerable challenge, according to a few papers. Given that I’m getting closer to publishing my next two papers on auditing, I feel more comfortable sharing some of the central research that informed my own research (I try to… Continue reading Certified Safety Management Systems, making things auditable, and the struggles of complex psychosocial factors