Safety Labs by Safety Products Global Making Safety Research Useful with Dr. Matt Law
Nov 10, 2025
Dr. Matt Law, a certified safety professional and researcher, discusses the gap between safety research and practical application. He highlights the traits of bad research and stresses the importance of critical analysis for practitioners. Matt elaborates on the differences between qualitative and quantitative methods, advocating for a balanced approach. He also sheds light on how modern platforms like podcasts and TikTok can enhance research communication. Finally, he calls for collaboration between practitioners and researchers to improve workplace safety outcomes.
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Research Volume Varies Greatly
- A large body of occupational safety research exists but varies widely in quality and scope.
- Matt Law says practitioners must critically evaluate studies to judge practical value.
Always Check Limitations And Funding
- Read a study's limitations and funding before trusting its conclusions.
- Treat funding with caution and prefer studies where funders had no role beyond paying for the work.
The Maple Syrup Funding Example
- Matt Law described a maple syrup study funded by Quebec producers as a funding-red-flag example.
- He noted researchers reported funders had no role beyond providing money in that case.