Different Research Methods That Unions and Workers Use to Identify Ill Health Caused by Work.
“When it comes to their health, workers always know best.” (Workers Health International Newsletter No. 42).” Analyse the different research methods that unions and workers use to identify ill health caused by work.
Introduction
The topic I have chosen to look into for this assignment will be “When it comes to their health, workers always know best.” (Workers Health International Newsletter No. 42).” Analyse the different research methods that unions and workers use to identify ill health caused by work.
I have chosen to look into this subject to see what different research methods are out there and what kind of information we can gather from them. I will do this by analysing and evaluating each known method, and then establishing which is more suitable for my own workplace.
I intend to be able to use some of these research methods on my members and in my workplace, to see if there are any potential hazards in the workplace. After trying out some of these research methods I will collate the data and if an issue is raised create a plan of action to eliminate the problem. I also intend to share my findings with my members and present this data at the next health and safety meeting. What types of research method is there?
A simple research method would be to “look and listen” by this I mean observe your surroundings, listen to members concerns, check things like the accident book or has there been a number of claims?
Another type of research can be to do comparisons between different things in the workplace for example does one area have more accidents then another or does an area have additional hazards compared to others.
A really useful research method for trying to find out if there is a specific health problem with your work is body mapping. Body mapping is a way of identifying common patterns of health problems amongst workers in a particular workplace or doing the same job. Whilst it is not certain that any such common ailments are work-related,
Introduction
The topic I have chosen to look into for this assignment will be “When it comes to their health, workers always know best.” (Workers Health International Newsletter No. 42).” Analyse the different research methods that unions and workers use to identify ill health caused by work.
I have chosen to look into this subject to see what different research methods are out there and what kind of information we can gather from them. I will do this by analysing and evaluating each known method, and then establishing which is more suitable for my own workplace.
I intend to be able to use some of these research methods on my members and in my workplace, to see if there are any potential hazards in the workplace. After trying out some of these research methods I will collate the data and if an issue is raised create a plan of action to eliminate the problem. I also intend to share my findings with my members and present this data at the next health and safety meeting. What types of research method is there?
A simple research method would be to “look and listen” by this I mean observe your surroundings, listen to members concerns, check things like the accident book or has there been a number of claims?
Another type of research can be to do comparisons between different things in the workplace for example does one area have more accidents then another or does an area have additional hazards compared to others.
A really useful research method for trying to find out if there is a specific health problem with your work is body mapping. Body mapping is a way of identifying common patterns of health problems amongst workers in a particular workplace or doing the same job. Whilst it is not certain that any such common ailments are work-related,