Search for dissertations about: "Perceived safety"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 170 swedish dissertations containing the words Perceived safety.

2. 1. Promoting safety in organizations : The role of leadership and managerial practices

   Author : Malin Mattson; Johnny Hellgren; Ingemar Torbiörn; Magnus Sverke; Gudela Grote; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Transformational leadership; transactional leadership; safety-specific leadership; workplace safety; injuries; accidents; safety compliance; safety initiative; organizational citizenship behavior; communication; incident reporting; patient safety; incentive program; Psychology; psykologi;

   Abstract : Workplace accidents and injuries are a growing problem for organizations in Sweden as well as in many other countries. As a consequence, improving workplace safety has become an area of increasing concern for employers and politicians as well as researchers. READ MORE

4. 2. Perceived Accessibility : Capturing the Traveller Perspective

   Author : Katrin Lättman; Margareta Friman; Lars E Olsson; Annika Nordlund; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; perceived accessibility; accessibility scale; transport planning; public transport; social inclusion; social exclusion; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The main purpose of this thesis is introducing and proposing perceived accessibility as an important and so far overseen complement to conventional, objective accessibility in sustainable transport. Perceived accessibility is defined as the possibilities and ease of engaging in preferred activities using different transport modes. READ MORE

5. 3. Safety as a process : From risk perception to safety activity

   Author : Christina Stave; Tore J Larsson; Institutionen för produkt- och produktionsutveckling Chalmers Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Accident prevention; Occupation; Risk; Perception; Safety; Food; Industry; V Medicine; V Medicine; Oha Labour and labour market; Oha Labour and labour market;

   Abstract : The frequency of occupational accidents in the Swedish food industry and agriculture is high. This thesis has therefore explored the 'process of safety' in order to detect and analyse factors that either hinder or facilitate safety activity and to further develop intervention methods towards increased safety activity. READ MORE

6. 4. Building patient safety in intensive care nursing : Patient safety culture, team performance and simulation-based training

   Author : Randi Ballangrud; Marie-Louise Hall-Lord; Birgitta Hedelin; Mona Persenius; Karin Samuelsson; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; intensive care; nursing; patient safety; safety culture; simulation; team performance; team training; Nursing Science; Omvårdnad;

   Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of the thesis was to investigate patient safety culture, team performance and the use of simulation-based team training for building patient safety in intensive care nursing.Methods: Quantitative and qualitative methods were used. READ MORE

7. 5. Safety Reviews of Technical System Modifications in the Nuclear Industry

   Author : Thomas Falk; Sven-Ove Hansson; Teemu Reiman; KTH; []
   Keywords : safety; safety review; nuclear; nuclear power plant; process; process improvement; action research; experience feedback;

   Abstract : The function of safety reviews (here understood as expert judgements on proposals for design modifications and redesign of technical systems in commercial Nuclear Power Plants, supported by formalised safety review processes) plays a fundamental role for safety in nuclear installations. The primary aims of the presented case studies includes: critically examining and identifying the main areas for improvement of the existing technical safety review process as it is conducted at a Swedish nuclear power plant, developing a new process, and evaluating whether any improvements were accomplished. READ MORE