2020
DOI: 10.1108/ijwhm-09-2019-0112
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Creation of an OHS knowledge portal: an action research

Abstract: PurposeResearch findings stress the importance of adapting prevention mechanisms to the contexts experienced in the workplace. This paper presents the development and implementation of a knowledge portal that includes a range of Internet-based resources to support the prevention measures implemented by occupational health and safety (OHS) union delegates. It describes the process used to develop a knowledge portal that takes into account the needs of communities and unions as well as the constraints expressed.… Show more

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“…Supporting evidence-informed decision-making is relevant to OHS professionals in workplaces and has implications for OHS decision-makers (Laroche and Amara, 2011; Laroche and Patoine, 2021). Increasingly, funders are encouraging researchers to show and explain how they share knowledge with OHS audiences to disseminate and implement research findings into practice (Wilson et al ., 2010; CIHR, 2012).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Supporting evidence-informed decision-making is relevant to OHS professionals in workplaces and has implications for OHS decision-makers (Laroche and Amara, 2011; Laroche and Patoine, 2021). Increasingly, funders are encouraging researchers to show and explain how they share knowledge with OHS audiences to disseminate and implement research findings into practice (Wilson et al ., 2010; CIHR, 2012).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…in the organization are all examples of training demands. OHS training refers to organized activities that aid in the acquisition of certain OHS skills(Laroche & Patoine, 2020) This training usually includes rules for recognizing and controlling dangers, safe work procedures, the proper use of personal protective equipment, and crisis management and prevention activities. It may also connect workers to further resources for learning more about potential dangers.…”
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