Citation

Torp S. J. Occup. Environ. Med. 2008; 50(3): 263-271.

Affiliation

Centre for Health Promotion in Settings, Faculty of Health Sciences, Vestfold University College, Tønsberg, Norway. steffen.torp@hive.no

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/JOM.0b013e318163866f

PMID

18332776

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this controlled intervention study was to investigate the effects of a 2-year training program in health and safety (H&S) management for managers at small- and medium-sized companies. METHODS: A total of 113 managers of motor vehicle repair garages participated in the training and another 113 garage managers served as a comparison group. The effects were measured using questionnaires sent before and after the intervention to the managers and blue-collar workers at the garages. RESULTS: The intervention group managers reported significantly greater improvement of their H&S management system than the managers in the comparison group. The results also indicate that the management training positively affected how the workers regarded their supportive working environment. CONCLUSION: H&S management training may positively affect measures at both garage and individual levels.

Language: en