I am currently studying for CertEd qualification to supplement and support my current role as a safety trainer. I am doing research into how I can improve engagement with shopfloor colleagues in my lessons to encourage the understanding and adoption of safeworking principles Can anybody point me to books or research articles to give me food for thought thanks Martin

Martin RoSPA have published some research 'Worker involvement in health and safety: what works'. This reflects research done in predominantly non-union organisations. You can get a copy at: www.rospa.com/occupation...fety/info/rospa-wish.pdf Behavioral safety research in the construction sector can be found in a HSE report 'Behaviour change and worker engagement practices within the construction sector'. A copy can be downloaded at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr660.pdf Dominic Cooper's book 'Behavioral Safety: A Framework for Success' is one of the more recent publications on behavioural safety. However it should be noted that in his book he states: 'The major underlying reason that 99 percent of all Behavioural Safety processes fail is a loss of credibility.' If you want to e-mail me I have other references about how major improvements in health and safety have been achieved through worker involvement via their trade unions. Cheers. Nigel

Thanks for the comments posted so far - very useful in general engagement terms. I would like some research sources specifically for the teaching/training of safety matters. Any body in the training domain who can point me in the direction of books/journal articles specifically about classroom training on workplace safety. thanks again to those helping me and thanks in advance for all new ideas heres to a busy and informative weekend Martin