REVIEW OF LITERATURE DISCUSSION RANDALL BUTLER An examination of the major content topics included in baccalaureate safety curricula by: Ferguson, Lon Harrison REVIEW OF LITERATURE DISCUSSION RANDALL BUTLER

Objectives Provide Summary of Article Information and Structure Critique the Impact in Quality of Safety Education Discuss Individual Enlightenment Retrospective to Reading

Article Information and Structure

Analysis Overview Purpose of the Review Structure and Organization Content Discovery/Conclusion

Purpose of the Review Ensure originality Establish proof of need Develop research questions Improve research strategies

Structure & Organization Categories Directly Related to Purpose Importance Historical Overview Internal Influence External Influence

Content Stresses how as industry evolves, curriculum content must also to fit ones needs in ‘professional practice.’ Uses history to supply an example of how education trends are developed in providing useful information for success in real world activities. Curriculum for safety generally characteristic of the department they reside Curriculum standards developed by professional organizations

Discovery/Conclusion Used literature review to establish validity in purpose of study… PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED!

Impact in Quality of Safety Education

Individual Enlightenment Value of quality safety education Safety performance standards in industry The future needs of the safety profession

Discussion Board Question What should be the minimum qualifications necessary to responsibly manage a safety program in a high hazard industry? Is there a qualifying program/certification that recognizes such standards?