Economic Evaluation of Workplace and Systems-Level Interventions to Improve Occupational Health and Safety

Dear Colleagues,

In the area of occupational health and safety (OHS), an economic evaluation provides invaluable information about resource implications (i.e., the costs and consequences) of alternatives being considered. In general, information on the human health and financial impacts of alternatives for workers, organizations, and society are critical inputs in the decision-making process, yet far too often such information is not readily available in the OHS field. Quite often, decision-makers will first ask about what interventions are effective in terms of targeted OHS impacts, and if effective, what the resource implications are of the interventions. It is difficult to move forward without having this information available across the range of alternatives being considered. Some intervention evaluations focus on workplace-level programs and initiatives, whereas others may consider system-level factors such as regulatory changes or the promotion of best practices across a sector. Both types of evaluations are within the scope of this Special Issue. Specifically, we invite researchers to contribute manuscripts that evaluate workplace- and system-level solutions for pressing OHS concerns, especially ones that combine rigorous academic standards coupled with a practical focus on providing insights for stakeholders in the OHS field.

Dr. Emile Tompa
Dr. Amirabbas Mofidi
Dr. Thomas Tenkate
Guest Editors

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