Publications

Factors associated with LPNs filing injury claims to the Worker’s Compensation Board of Alberta

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The objective of this research study was to estimate the proportion of non-reported work-related injuries among Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta, and to explore the reasons associated with... More ≫

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The objective of this research study was to estimate the proportion of non-reported work-related injuries among Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta, and to explore the reasons associated with failure to report them.

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Investigating the relationship between physical fitness test scores and injuries to members of the Edmonton Police Service

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Police officers commonly face situations that put them at higher risk for injury. Identifying preventable risk factors for occupational musculoskeletal injuries provides the opportunity to... More ≫

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Police officers commonly face situations that put them at higher risk for injury. Identifying preventable risk factors for occupational musculoskeletal injuries provides the opportunity to decrease work-related injuries. The objectives of this study were to determine the incidence of musculoskeletal injury in the police officers of the Edmonton Police Service, to gain understanding of the patterns of injury occurrence, and to determine whether there are differences in physical fitness among police officers who become injured and those who do not.

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Effectiveness of random drug and alcohol screening as an intervention for occupational injury prevention

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Several different approaches and interventions have been utilized to mitigate the occupational risk from alcohol or drug-related impairment. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review... More ≫

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Several different approaches and interventions have been utilized to mitigate the occupational risk from alcohol or drug-related impairment. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review to determine whether one approach - randomly choosing workers to be tested for alcohol and drugs - helps make workplaces safer, or whether there is not enough evidence to say. The study was funded by a grant from the OHS Futures Research Funding Program.

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Workers health in apprenticeship trades

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study health outcomes in male and female welders and electrical trade workers. This... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study health outcomes in male and female welders and electrical trade workers. This report details their research and findings.

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Immigrant employees' perspectives on occupational safety, work conditions and return-to-work experiences after occupational injury

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Reports the findings of a study of the perspectives of new immigrant employees (those in Canada for less than 10 years) on occupational safety and work conditions that increase their risk of... More ≫

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Reports the findings of a study of the perspectives of new immigrant employees (those in Canada for less than 10 years) on occupational safety and work conditions that increase their risk of sustaining workplace injuries/illness relative to their Canadian-born counterparts. The study was funded by a grant from the OHS Futures Research Funding Program.

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It’s your move : evaluating improvements to client handling practices in Alberta

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This report evaluates the It's Your Move safe-client-handling program implemented at Alberta Health Services from 2010-2015 to reduce musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare workers.... More ≫

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This report evaluates the It's Your Move safe-client-handling program implemented at Alberta Health Services from 2010-2015 to reduce musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare workers. Administrative, economic, survey, and interview data is analyzed to determine the changes in injury claims, cost benefits, and barriers and facilitators to the uptake and sustainability of this safe patient/client handling program at acute care sites.

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Preventing workplace violence and promoting health safety in human service workplaces : a summary report

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In an effort to develop responses to prevent workplace violence and promote workplace health and safety, this study utilized a multi-stage, mixed methodological approach to identify workplace and... More ≫

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In an effort to develop responses to prevent workplace violence and promote workplace health and safety, this study utilized a multi-stage, mixed methodological approach to identify workplace and organizational conditions that that can lead to experiences of workplace violence among human service workers within the Government of Alberta.

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Occupational injuries in inter-provincial workers in Alberta : a feasibility study with focus on Newfoundland

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Alberta has a shortage of skilled workers and, as such, many workers from other provinces come to Alberta to work. This feasibility study explored whether existing databases might be used to... More ≫

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Alberta has a shortage of skilled workers and, as such, many workers from other provinces come to Alberta to work. This feasibility study explored whether existing databases might be used to estimate injury rate for Canadian residents with and without permanent residence in Alberta, supplemented by data on work patterns and job demands of those coming to Alberta to work.

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