Risk perception in relation to musculoskeletal disorders
Robertson, Vivienne ; Stewart, Tom
HSE Books - Sudbury
2004
82 p.
literature survey ; musculoskeletal diseases ; questionnaire survey ; risk awareness ; occupational risks
Research Report
284
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
English
Bibliogr.;Charts
0-7176-2918-X
"The objectives of this exploratory project were to:
- determine the accuracy of lay perceptions about the risk of experiencing MSDs
- identify factors that influence risk perception in relation to MSDs
- identify common misconceptions about the risk of experiencing MSDs
- identify what communication channels are viewed by workers as the most effective for obtaining accurate information about MSDs
- identify and develop strategies for influencing risk perceptions."
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