IRSST - Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail

An evaluation of the implementation of safety advice by users: the case of the "user’s guide" on conveyor safety

Abstract

In 2003, the IRSST and the CSST published a document entitled A User's Guide to Conveyor Belt Safety Protection from Danger Zones, in order to reduce the number of accidents, often serious, related to the use of this equipment in numerous industrial sectors. With 13,000 copies printed, this guide proposes a series of measures aimed at achieving maximum safety in conveyor use and maintenance. The research team will evaluate the degree of workplace appropriation and application of the prevention advice stated in this guide in order to enhance knowledge about the transfer of knowledge and to contribute to its development. The results of this research will determine the obstacles to the use of such instructional material and orient professionals in the development of their training programs.

Additional Information

Type: Project
Number: 0099-5170
Status: Completed
Year of completion: 2010
Team:
  • Lise Desmarais (Université de Sherbrooke)
  • Laurent Giraud (IRSST)
  • Jennifer Bélanger (Université de Sherbrooke)
  • Louise Leclerc (Université de Sherbrooke)
  • Laurent Gratton (IRSST)
  • Julie Trépanier (Université de Sherbrooke)
  • Renaud Daigle (IRSST)