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Bassanino, M N (1999) The perception of computer generated architectural images, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Liverpool (United Kingdom).

Savva, C (2023) Lessons that can be learnt using action research strategies within TfL, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Liverpool (United Kingdom).

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: culture; railway; feedback; governance; leadership; safety; London; action research; stakeholder; interview
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2925087160
  • Abstract:
    London Underground has a persistent and increasing level of incidents over the last five years. The TfL PITTA project is a programme of works that installs media assets within the Transport of London (TfL) railway environment. Key safety risks on the TfL PITTA project are addressed using an action-research (AR) based approach. The action research team includes various delivery stakeholders. We know little about what has been learnt using this approach. This study explores what lessons can be learnt about the perceived effectiveness, implementation challenges and the institutionalisation of the AR based strategies with the aim to produce actionable knowledge.This study explores what strategies have been implemented in reducing safety risks, where improvements could be made, what challenges have been encountered and how they have been addressed. Furthermore, this study explores how these strategies have been institutionalised, and uses actionable knowledge to develop implications for practice within a wider organisational context. This study uses a stakeholder theory to gain a broader view by using all the perspectives of the delivery stakeholders.Specific safety risks to do with manual handling and working at height are addressed using the AR approach. Innovative solutions are found through this process that minimise the risk associated with manual handing and working at hight, especially within escalator environments. This study uses an action research method, and it is rooted in a practicebased problem, it aims to produce actionable knowledge and travels through cycles of reflective action. Interviews are used to collate data from the AR team. Post analysis feedback and action research cycles draw out how AR has been effective, and how the surrounding safety culture has enabled the new solutions to become normative everyday practice. It explores how safety leadership plays a significant part in enabling successful safety outcomes. It explores how AR can be institutionalised within TfL.The key findings suggestthat AR can be effective in solving very specific safety risks. Aside from the TfL governance requirements that are prescribed in addressing safety risks, AR is shown to offer practical and effective solutions for complex safety risks. In addition, the collective stakeholder engagement through AR based approaches suggest that it promotes a better safety culture and safety environment. Post analysis feedback also suggests that a framework where key safety risks are identified, vetted, and senior leadership is engaged through an AR based approach, is a viable safety proposition to institutionalise.Future research opportunities may explore more stakeholders to widen the research. In addition, a quantitative or mixed methods approach could be applied for a more generalisable outcome.

Tomlinson, J (1998) A premises occupancy cost forecasting model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Liverpool.