Case studies of occupational falls from heights : cognition and behavior in context
2003
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analysis of accident causes ; behavioural sciences ; case study ; falls from heights ; occupational accidents ; occupational risks ; work at height
Occupational accidents
English
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"The aim of this study was to examine individual workers' cognitive, behavioral, and motivational processes leading up to occupational falls from heights. The study is based on 26 semistructured personal interviews and on-site investigations with male workers who reported to an emergency department for treatment of injuries due to falls from heights. A greater number of workers carrying out nonroutine compared to routine tasks perceived, identified, interpreted, and attempted to control a fall hazard. Two cases are presented illustrating how cognition and behavior in context progresses from a lesser to a greater active role in the incident processes. "
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