Fatal falls from roofs among US construction workers
Fatal falls from roofs among US construction workers
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DOI：
10.1016/j.jsr.2012.08.024
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发表时间：
2013-01-01
影响因子：
4.1
通讯作者：
Largay, Julie A.
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作者：
Dong, Xiuwen Sue;Choi, Sang D.;Largay, Julie A.
简介：这项研究检查了美国建筑业屋顶的致命趋势和模式在18年的时间（1992-2009），并对2003- 2009年进行了详细分析。方法：分析了两个大型国家数据集：美国劳工统计局致命职业伤害的人口普查和当前的人口调查。结果：1992 - 2009年，屋顶死亡人数占死亡人数的三分之一。小型施工机构（1-10名员工）发生了不成比例的高百分比（67％）。屋顶工，铁工，受雇于屋顶承包商的工人或在住宅建筑工地工作的屋顶死亡风险更高。在年轻（44岁）工人，西班牙裔和移民工人中，屋顶死亡率也更高。结论：屋顶死亡与经济周期相对应，并且在建筑亚组和工作地点之间有所不同。对行业的影响：预防策略应针对高风险的工人群体和小型机构。 （c）2013年国家安全委员会和Elsevier Ltd.保留所有权利。
Introduction: This study examined trends and patterns of fatal falls from roofs in the U.S. construction industry over an 18-year period (1992-2009), with detailed analysis for 2003-2009. Methods: Two large national datasets were analyzed: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries and the Current Population Survey. Results: Roof fatalities accounted for one-third of fatal falls in construction in 1992-2009. A disproportionately high percentage (67%) of deaths from roof falls occurred in small construction establishments (1-10 employees). Roofers, ironworkers, workers employed with roofing contractors, or working at residential construction sites, had a higher risk of roof fatalities. A higher rate of roof fatalities was also found among younger (44 years) workers, Hispanics, and immigrant workers. Conclusion: Roof fatalities corresponded with economic cycles and differed among construction subgroups and worksites. Impact on Industry: Prevention strategies should target high-risk worker groups and small establishments. (C) 2013 National Safety Council and Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.