The motivational value of health and safety promotion newsletters in a corporate setting

The study examined the affects a health and safety promotion newsletter would have on employees at Norplex, a Division of Universal Oil Products (UOP). The study population consisted of all employees at Norplex in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Postville, Iowa, and Franklin, Indiana. Employees completed a pr...

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Main Author: Carini, John Anthony
Other Authors: Jenks, Dr. John, Jordan, Dr. Jack, Gilmore, Dr. Gary
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/54383
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Summary:The study examined the affects a health and safety promotion newsletter would have on employees at Norplex, a Division of Universal Oil Products (UOP). The study population consisted of all employees at Norplex in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Postville, Iowa, and Franklin, Indiana. Employees completed a pretest and post-test questionnaire designed by the researcher. The employees were divided into groups receiving bi-weekly newsletters, monthly newsletters, and no newsletters. The newsletters were written and designed by the researcher. Results of the study indicated that a newsletter relating to health and safety promotion could have an impact on an employees growth in attitude,knowledge, and personal behavior, based on post-test analysis.