The Collision Auto Repair Safety Study (CARSS): a health and safety intervention.
The Collision Auto Repair Safety Study (CARSS): a health and safety intervention.
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碰撞汽车维修安全研究 (CARSS):健康和安全干预措施。
DOI:
10.1002/ajim.22377
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发表时间:
2015
影响因子:
3.5
通讯作者:
Xi,Min
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文献类型:
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作者:
Parker,DavidL;Bejan,Anca;Brosseau,LisaM;Skan,Maryellen;Xi,Min
BackgroundCollision repair employs approximately 205,500 people in 33,400 shops. Workers are exposed to a diverse array of chemical, physical, and ergonomic hazards.MethodsCARSS was based on a random and purposeful sample. Baseline and one baseline and one‐year evaluations consisted of 92 questions addressing issues, such as Right‐to‐Know, fire protection, painting‐related hazards, ergonomics, electrical safety, and personal protective equipment. Owners received a report and selected at least 30% of items found deficient for remediation. In‐person and web‐based services were provided.ResultsForty‐nine shops were evaluated at baseline and 45 at follow‐up. At baseline, 54% of items were present. This improved to 71% at follow‐up (P< 0.0001). Respiratory protection improved 37% (P< 0.0001) and Right‐to‐Know training increased 30% (P< 0.0001). Owners completed 61% of items they selected for remediation.ConclusionsSmall businesses' interventions should address the lack of personnel and administrative infrastructure. Tailored information regarding hazards and easy‐to‐use training and administrative programs overcome many barriers to improvement. Am. J. Ind. Med. 58:88–100, 2015. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.