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Behavior-based safety laboratory
Associate Professor / HOJO Rieko
- Objective worker and machinery analysis for safer worksites.
- Predict, Evaluate, and Control Behavior: A Human-Machine Principle.
- Measuring Worker Fluency and Well-being: Our Experimental Approach.
Associate Professor / HOJO Rieko
Since Dr.Hojo's research background is wide-ranging, it can be expected that his research will be considered from various aspects. She is actively involved in attending academic conferences and writing papers, making his research extremely rewarding. In addition, she has extensive experience in on-site experiments and has the drive to take action to ensure safety in the workplace.
Research Content
The original research area of Dr.Hojo was the neuro-behavioral psychology of animals using pigeons and mice. Since she was engaged in medical care (as a registered nurse and midwife), she teaches me why humans behave unsafely using objective indicators such as human behavior and biomarkers and subjective evaluation indicators such as well-being and stress. Also, I would like her to teach what is the technique for transforming unsafe behavior into safe behavior using behavioral analytic methods.Until now, workplaces had a safety culture that punished unsafe behavior, but by incorporating behavior analysis, a new way of thinking has been added that rewards safe behavior.
From Uncountable Performance to countable target behavior
A Day in the Lab
In our lab, we explore why unsafe behaviors happen. Dr.Hojo emphasizes that behaviors have consequences, shifting focus from causes to outcomes. Behavior analysis suggests actions are shaped by their aftermath, advocating for change towards safer practices by considering environmental changes post-behavior. Our findings in the behavior-based safety lab reveal that behaviors are more influenced by past experiences and the surrounding environment than by personality or innate traits. This approach challenges traditional cause-effect views, enabling us to understand phenomena from new perspectives. Our research values diverse viewpoints, aiming for comprehensive insights.
Fusion of machinery safety and BBS
Thesis Subjects
- (M)A Study on Hazard Perception of Age-specific
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Major employers of Graduates
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