Best Practices in Conveyor Safety Training: A Qualitative Study of Certified Safety Professionals in Industrial Settings
By: Robert Ridpath and Steven A. Freeman
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jts.454 | Journal eISSN: 1541-9258
Language: English
Page range: 18 - 25
Submitted on: Mar 27, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 26, 2026
Published on: Jul 13, 2026
Published by: Virginia Tech Publishing
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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