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Evaluation of construct and criterion-referenced validity of a systems-thinking based near miss reporting form
Ergonomics, Vol.63(2), pp.210-224
2020
Abstract
The validity of methods is an ongoing issue in ergonomics. Inconsistent definitions and approaches to evaluation exacerbate this challenge. In this study, the construct and criterion-referenced validity of a new near miss reporting form was evaluated to determine the extent to which it comprehensively captures near miss incidents and is aligned with the systems thinking approach to accident causation. Interview data was used as the reference standard in the evaluation. Using signal detection theory, a high average hit rate, predictive value, and sensitivity index were found, with an almost perfect ranking for the Index of Concordance. The findings show that the reporting form has strong construct and criterion-referenced validity. It is proposed that the approach used in this study could be used by researchers and practitioners when testing the validity of incident data collection tools.Practitioner Summary: The validity of methods is a key issue in ergonomics. In this study we test the validity of a near miss reporting form using interview data as a standard. This approach could be used by practitioners when testing the validity of other ergonomics methods.
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- Title
- Evaluation of construct and criterion-referenced validity of a systems-thinking based near miss reporting form
- Authors
- Brian Thoroman (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastPaul M Salmon (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastNatassia Goode (Author) - Worksafe Victoria
- Publication details
- Ergonomics, Vol.63(2), pp.210-224
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd.
- Date published
- 2020
- DOI
- 10.1080/00140139.2019.1694707
- ISSN
- 0014-0139
- Copyright note
- Copyright (c) 2020. This is an Accepted Manuscript version of the following article, accepted for publication in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries. Paul M. Salmon, Gemma J. M. Read, Guy H. Walker, Nicholas J. Stevens, Adam Hulme, Scott McLean, Neville A. Stanton. (2020) Methodological issues in systems Human Factors and Ergonomics: Perspectives on the research–practice gap, reliability and validity, and prediction. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries 3. It is deposited under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450780602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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