Pub Date : 2020-05-19DOI: 10.1080/14773996.2020.1765610
Susan Williams, B. Varghese, A. Hansen, S. Hanson-Easey, P. Bi, D. Pisaniello
Abstract Working in high temperatures without adequate precautions can have serious health and safety consequences, but effective policies and practices can minimize the hazards. The risks are multifactorial and related to the work, workplace, and individual worker. To better understand current practices in Australian workplaces, we surveyed workers (n = 387) about their experiences in hot conditions and suggestions to minimize risks of illness or injury. These were compared to suggestions from work health and safety representatives (n = 81) and professionals (n = 147). We used open-ended survey questions and analyzed responses using a qualitative content analysis. Many workers reported adverse health experiences from the heat, ranging from mild to severe. Common suggestions to protect health and safety during hot weather were: improved basic protections (including shade, rest breaks), heat-appropriate personal protective equipment, better work planning, and greater management awareness and support. A broader understanding of workers’ and stakeholders’ perspectives could lead to better hot weather policies for Australian workplaces.
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Pub Date : 2020-01-02DOI: 10.1080/14773996.2019.1708615
V. Hrymak, J. D. de Vries
Abstract Visual inspection is a core element in hazard identification. However, poorly conducted visual inspections are problematical for workplace inspection practice as observable hazards that should be seen, are often missed. To address this problem, a novel method; systematic visual search, was developed and tested under randomised controlled trial conditions using commercial kitchens as workplaces. A total of 211 participants were recruited and in the control condition, N = 104 conducted their visual inspection as normal. In the experimental condition, N = 107 received training in the use of systematic visual search. Control group participants were only able to identify a circa mean 33% of observable hazards in the kitchens. In contrast experimental group participants, using systematic visual search, observed a circa mean 50% of observable hazards present. This 17% improvement was highly significant, with a large effect size (p ≤ .001, Cohen’s d = 1.85).
摘要目视检查是危险源识别的核心内容。然而，对于工作场所的检查实践来说，进行不力的目视检查是一个问题，因为应该看到的可观察到的危险经常被遗漏。为了解决这个问题，一种新颖的方法；系统视觉搜索是在使用商业厨房作为工作场所的随机对照试验条件下开发和测试的。共招募了211名参与者，在对照条件下，N = 104正常进行目视检查。在实验条件下 = 107人接受了使用系统视觉搜索的培训。对照组参与者只能识别出厨房中平均33%的可观察到的危险。相反，实验组参与者使用系统的视觉搜索，观察到平均50%的可观察到的危险存在。这17%的改善非常显著，具有较大的效应大小（p≤.001，Cohen’s d = 1.85）。
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Pub Date : 2020-01-02DOI: 10.1080/14773996.2019.1667094
M. Sullman
Abstract Driving is the riskiest work-related activity in the European Union, including the UK. One promising approach for improving work-related driver safety is through the use of In-Vehicle Data Monitors (IVDM), but the majority of the studies on this topic have substantial methodological short comings or found no significant effect. The present study investigated whether providing feedback, that was formulated according to established guidelines, would result in an improvement in safety behaviours among sales representatives over an 8.5 month period. The results showed that the treatment group engaged in significantly less risky driving behaviours per 100 kms during the intervention period, than during the baseline, while there was no significant difference for the control group. Furthermore, seatbelt use was significantly higher for the treatment group during the intervention period, while the control group demonstrated a significant decrease in seatbelt use in the treatment period, when compared with the baseline.
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Pub Date : 2020-01-02DOI: 10.1080/14773996.2019.1667095
N. Umeokafor
Abstract This study examines why some adopted, copied or transposed health, safety and well-being (HSW) legislation, standards and measures (LSMs) from developed countries are impracticable and irrelevant in developing and emerging countries (DECs). This stems from the little or no attention that this area has received. The critical review and analysis of relevant literature and selected HSW legislation and regulatory approaches shows that there are no enabling environments for some of the adopted or copied LSMs which are not compatible with the contexts of DECs such as Nigeria. Most of them are developed based on pre-existing and functional environments, which are lacking in the DECs of which one is the adequate level of HSW awareness. The study also shows that the pre-requisite parties for the effective implementation of the LSMs are lacking in a lot of instances. This is exacerbated by one of the main barriers – the regulatory approach and rules, for example the goal-based regulation which is the foundation of the adopted LSMs. While the individual efforts in relation to the copying and adoption of the LSMs are applauded, the implications of the cultural and technology differences are evident. Typically, in developed contexts, construction operations are mainly mechanized but are labour-intensive in DECs. While context-based LSMs are recommended, they should be informed by adequate research. Although a stepping-stone in exploring the topic, the study offers insight into the implications of non-context based LSMs in DECs but empirical studies are recommended.
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Pub Date : 2020-01-02DOI: 10.1080/14773996.2019.1708636
Hairul Nazmin Nasruddin, M. R. Baharudin, Anita Abdul Rahman, Mohd Razif Mahadi, S. B. MOHD NOOR, Mohd Reduan Mahmood
Abstract This study determines the relationship between two types of travel distances on total evacuation times among secondary students at school building. Direct measurement was done on both flat and stair travel distances together with the actual evacuation time for every student. Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) was used to statistically analyse the relationship between those determinants and total evacuation time. A weak correlation exists between prediction and actual as R value equal to 0.258 while variation in both distances could explain 6.7% variation in total evacuation time. ANOVA test proved dissimilarity between flat and stair distances, and MLR results showed significant correlation for both distances. An increase of 1 m of flat and stair travel distance will increase the total evacuation time by 0.262 and 0.217 seconds respectively when other factors remain constant. There was a significant relationship between travel distances with total evacuation time taken among secondary students.
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Pub Date : 2020-01-02DOI: 10.1080/14773996.2019.1708614
A. Nioi, C. Wendelboe-Nelson, S. Cowan, M. Cherrie, S. Rashid, H. Cowie, Alice Davis, P. Ritchie, T. Lansdown, J. Cherrie
Abstract Excessive exposure to solar ultra-violet (UV) radiation can cause skin cancer, but inadequate exposure to sunlight limits the production of vitamin D. We report a text messaging and supportive smartphone app intervention to reduce UV exposure in the summer and promote vitamin D intake in winter. Results suggest that many workers had insufficient circulating vitamin D in winter, but for the intervention group vitamin D levels increased significantly compared to the control group. In summer, workers were exposed to relatively high UV levels, which were sufficient to importantly increase their risk skin cancer. The sun-safe intervention failed to reduce exposure to solar UV, which we attribute to an entrenched belief that a suntan is desirable. We argue that a more prescriptive risk-based approach is needed to reduce the risk of skin cancer among outdoor construction workers. Graphical Abstract
{"title":"Nudging construction workers towards better sun-safety behaviour: summary of the evidence for practitioners","authors":"A. Nioi, C. Wendelboe-Nelson, S. Cowan, M. Cherrie, S. Rashid, H. Cowie, Alice Davis, P. Ritchie, T. Lansdown, J. Cherrie","doi":"10.1080/14773996.2019.1708614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14773996.2019.1708614","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Excessive exposure to solar ultra-violet (UV) radiation can cause skin cancer, but inadequate exposure to sunlight limits the production of vitamin D. We report a text messaging and supportive smartphone app intervention to reduce UV exposure in the summer and promote vitamin D intake in winter. Results suggest that many workers had insufficient circulating vitamin D in winter, but for the intervention group vitamin D levels increased significantly compared to the control group. In summer, workers were exposed to relatively high UV levels, which were sufficient to importantly increase their risk skin cancer. The sun-safe intervention failed to reduce exposure to solar UV, which we attribute to an entrenched belief that a suntan is desirable. We argue that a more prescriptive risk-based approach is needed to reduce the risk of skin cancer among outdoor construction workers. Graphical Abstract","PeriodicalId":43946,"journal":{"name":"Policy and Practice in Health and Safety","volume":"18 1","pages":"25 - 33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14773996.2019.1708614","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49025415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-01-02DOI: 10.1080/14773996.2019.1708613
M. Abbasi, S. Jalilolghadr, M. Soltanabadi, Z. Yazdi
Abstract Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the main underlying reasons for decreased productivity at workplace. Awkward working posture, forceful movements, and unexpected events are main reasons for high prevalence of MSDs in firefighters. According to previous research, there is a significant contribution between MSDs and other co-morbidities such as insomnia. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of MSDs in firefighters and its relation with severity of insomnia. A cross-sectional study was conducted on firefighters in Qazvin. Demographic information was collected for the participants. A self-administered questionnaire including Nordic question, body map, and insomnia severity index were completed by the firefighters. Descriptive statistics, Student’s t-test, and Chi-square test were used for data analysis. One hundred and eighteen firefighters participated in this study. The prevalence of MSDs was 54.2% amongst the firefighters, and low back pain was the most common complaint with 30.5%. The highest intensity of pain was in the middle of lumbar region. About 20.3% of firefighters had subclinical insomnia, and 30% of them had moderate to severe insomnia. Severity of insomnia was significantly more in subjects with MSDs (12.4 ± 7.9) compared to those without MSDs (7.1 ± 6.6) (p<.05). Among different parts of body, significant association was solely found between back pain and severity of insomnia. The results showed that MSDs, especially around the lumbar region is associated with the severity of insomnia in firefighters. In addition, the prevalence of MSDs and insomnia was significantly higher in firefighters compared to similar studies in general population which calls for preventive activities.
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Pub Date : 2019-07-03DOI: 10.1080/14773996.2019.1640963
Lina Gyllencreutz, Ida Pedersen, Elisabeth Enarsson, B. Saveman, Karin Bölenius
Abstract Venous blood specimen collection is an important practical task that results in an analysis response that often leads to a clinical decision. Errors due to inaccurate venous blood specimen collection are frequently reported and can jeopardize patient safety because inaccurate specimens may result in a delayed or incorrect diagnosis and treatment. However, few healthcare personnel have written an error report regarding venous blood specimen collection practices. The aim of this study is to describe the experiences of healthcare personnel with incident reporting of venous blood specimen collection practices in primary health care. Our study is based on 30 individual interviews with healthcare personnel from 10 primary health care centres. Data were analysed using qualitative content analyses. Personnel experiences of incident reporting were summarized in three categories; Uncertainties in the planning and organization, High workload and low priority and, A need for support and guidance. More specifically, barriers hinder personnel in reporting mistakes. An interpretation based on the results is that surrounding circumstances within the organization influence whether personnel report mistakes or not. The result indicates a need for parallel systems, to identify and report errors or near-misses to prevent mistakes. Processed incidents should be returned promptly to the personnel to use as a learning experience. Having a valid questionnaire and a key person to write an incident report, might reduce the burden on the health care staff and increase the numbers of incident reports and patient safety.
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Pub Date : 2019-07-03DOI: 10.1080/14773996.2019.1662220
P. Waterson
The title of this editorial is taken from a well-known quote by the German poet and philosopher J.W. Goethe (1749–1832). Goethe was partly lamenting the amount of time other scientists and thinkers spend on matters which largely theoretical, in contrast to those who gather data or use their intuition and experience to drive their work. Within the context of Policy and Practice in Health and Safety (PPHS) the quote might at first appear to have little relevance, however one of the aims of PPHS is to act as a forum for the discussion of scientific and practice-based aspects of occupational health and safety. Part of this involves theory and theoretical matters as these often crop up in discussions of the relevance of one rival theory of health and safety over another (e.g. comparisons between High Reliability Organization Theory and Resilience Engineering and their applicability to safety critical contexts – e.g. Haavik, Antonsen, Rosness, & Hale, 2019; Harvey, Waterson, & Dainty, 2019; Behavioural safety and its influence on safety culture – e.g. Marsh, 2017). One of the key roles of theory is to generate predictions and to arrive at something (e.g. an intervention) which can be tested and verified. Without a sound and detailed theory (or a set of theories) research runs the risk of delivering only anecdotal evidence which in turn, is difficult to translate into practice. As Andrew Hale (2014) puts it:
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Pub Date : 2019-07-03DOI: 10.1080/14773996.2019.1649903
Shay Dougall
Abstract This research examines the proposal that in Queensland, Australia, the unconventional gas (UG) industry, in accessing landholders’ property, does not solely enter the private land of host farmers, but also the host farmers’ workplace. Thus this industrial activity poses an exacerbation of existing workplace health and safety hazards for host farmers, and introduces new ones. The research identifies there is a clear duty on the UG Companies for the WHS impacts of their undertakings on the host farmer and explores the evidence that shows risk identification and management in relation to host farmers is not in practice routinely considered by the industry or the administering agencies. The report also suggests pathways for further research in order to explore and support host farmers in protecting their livelihoods and families from presently unidentified exposure and contribute to the minimization and prevention of future injuries, disease and fatalities for the host farmers.
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