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On-the-job training and continuing education are particularly important in road safety because knowledge and tools are rapidly evolving, the authors note, adding that safety professionals also must learn how to practice interdisciplinary collaboration. A comprehensive educational program therefore is needed to prepare, recruit, retain, and certify a skilled, analytical, and multidisciplinary workforce of road safety professionals.

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pp 37-40

2012-9

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Certification; Continuing education; Cooperation; Highway safety; Personnel retention; Professional personnel; Recruiting; Training

Interdisciplinary approach; On the job training

Administration and Management; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I10: Economics and Administration; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Nov 28 2012 2:01PM

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