Date of Award
12-1981
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Dale Brethower
Second Advisor
Dr. Norman Peterson
Third Advisor
Dr. Bradley Huitema
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
Undesired safety conditions were operationally defined for a large retail drug store. The recording of unsafe conditions were conducted for two different employee shifts for ten weeks. A multiple baseline design (ABC-ACB) was used in which three conditions were introduced: (a) baseline, (b) public posting of a safety performance chart, and (c) individual employee inspections. Results indicated that the frequency of safety hazards declined 23% from baseline for the public post-condition and declined 44% for the employee inspection condition (averaged across both shifts). An advanced analysis of variance indicated significant mean differences (p < .01) between baseline and employee inspection for both shifts. An additional measure was taken correlating photograph ratings by employees on a safety dimension and an attractiveness dimension. The coefficient of correlation was statistically significant (r = .76; p <.05). The results indicate that a training program involving employee inspections may be an effective way of reducing undesirable safety conditions.
Recommended Citation
Berger, Craig A., "Effect of Informational Posting and Employee Inspection on Safety Hazard Reduction in a Retail Drug Store" (1981). Master's Theses. 1782.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1782