Citation

Ferry TS. J. Saf. Res. 1977; 9(2): 85-91.

Affiliation

Ferry, Ted S.: U Southern California

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

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PMID

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Abstract

This study sought to identify the broad disciplines and the associated curricular subjects likely to be pertinent and central to accident prevention in 10 years. The intent was to furnish a general safety education model for colleges and universities that will also serve as a departure point for specialized safety education. Recognizing that individual judgments and institutions are dominant in determining future curricula, a procedure was needed to overcome personal bias and resist organizational, political, and special pressures. The Delphi research technique was selected as a way of the system it ties in qualitative input that could not be quantitatively resolved. Forecasting the subjects appropriate to future safety curriculum was accomplished through a four stage survey of safety professionals throughout the United States. Safety professionals responded with over 900 competencies that they believed should be included in present and future safety curricula in higher education. These were reduced to 140 subjects, which were ranked according to importance and appropriate curriculum level: associate, bachelor's, or advanced degree. The results showed what subject areas and skills were considered important for safety professionals and provide a useful basis for designing safety curricula.