Developing Effective Health and Safety Training Materials for Workers in Beryllium-Using Industries

Mayer, Annyce S.; Brazile, William J.; Erb, Samantha; Barker, Elizabeth; Miller, Chris; Mroz, Margaret M.; Maier, Lisa A.; Dyke, Mike Van

doi:10.1097/jom.0b013e3182972f1b

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“…40 On another study, the development of health and safety training materials for workers in berylliumusing industries demonstrated an average knowledge gain of 14 percent (average baseline of 82 percent). 41 Although sample size in our trainings was small compared to some of the tested trainings in the literature, we set our intentions in line with other community-based health trainings in public health, which often consider developing an early pilot of training materials with small groups. This allows for an emergent training to be shaped by community input prior to rigorous testing, while still assessing for acceptability and basic knowledge changes in participants.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

One-Hour Pilot Training to Prevent Workers From Taking Home Workplace Contaminants

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Workers can accidentally transport chemical hazards from the workplace to the home, known as “take-home exposures.” Recent take-home lead-poisoning cases highlight the need for effective prevention training. A one-hour take-home prevention training was developed in partnership with a nonprofit. The training was administered and evaluated during two training sessions with twenty-one trainees. The training was composed of a lecture and interactive activities. An illustrated poster was used with different prevention actions within a story line to reduce take-home exposures under three categories: facilities with formal health and safety programs, small businesses, and outdoor work. The effectiveness and acceptability of the training was measured by a survey and pre- and posttraining exams. The second training exam responses showed a 14 percent (84 percent to 98 percent) increase in take-home prevention knowledge. Community-based prevention training could reduce the burden of chemical exposures on vulnerable workers and their families.

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One-Hour Pilot Training to Prevent Workers From Taking Home Workplace Contaminants

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“…This experience suggested it is an effective treatment and therefore is worthy of further investigation [38]. Taken together this collective response indicates reduced exposure of beryllium will impact the overall health risks associated with its exposure [39,40]. Addressing specific companies and other industrial sources linked to beryllium exposure should be used to support screening other methods to test employees for beryllium exposure among them.…”

Section: Berylliummentioning

confidence: 99%

Role of Heavy Metals in the Incidence of Human Cancers

Gallicchio¹,

Harper²

2021

Heavy Metals - Their Environmental Impacts and Mitigation

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There has been increased concern on many levels focused on the environmental and occupational exposure of heavy metals and their impact on disease, specifically the carcinogenic potential inducing cancer in humans. Because the impact of heavy metals on human health continues to be a major health concern, research continues to improve our understanding of the carcinogenic potential of these substances. Of particular concern have been human exposure to aluminum, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, lead, mercury, nickel, and radium and their carcinogenic potential whether contact is via environmental or occupational exposure. This updated review focuses on the carcinogenic mechanisms heavy metals use to induce malignant transformation of cells as well as addressing the overall environmental and occupational hazards of heavy metal exposure.

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“…This result suggested potential clinical significance and requires further investigation [38]. There have been significant efforts to reduce exposure to this metal, especially occupational exposure [39,40]. These efforts include company programs instituted to screen blood samples for beryllium sensitization during employment as well as providing refined ventilation and dust control to processes where exposure is common [40].…”

Section: Berylliummentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These efforts include company programs instituted to screen blood samples for beryllium sensitization during employment as well as providing refined ventilation and dust control to processes where exposure is common [40]. Attention was also given to educating employees about the importance of using protective equipment, and illuminating the potential risks involved with chronic beryllium exposure [39,40].…”

Section: Berylliummentioning

confidence: 99%

Heavy Metals and Cancer

Carver¹,

Gallicchio²

2018

Cancer Causing Substances

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There has been increased concern surrounding exposure to heavy metals due to the evolving understanding of their role in the development of cancer. This review highlights research related to the impact that heavy metals aluminum, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, lead, mercury, nickel and radium have on human health. Research was collected through PubMed, and it was compiled to assess the current knowledge of exposure sources, types of cancers induced and therapeutic measures for these metals. Furthermore, it was designed to assist in guiding future research efforts with respect to heavy metals and cancer.

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Developing Effective Health and Safety Training Materials for Workers in Beryllium-Using Industries

Abstract: The use of a five-pronged training program was effective and well received and resulted in improved work practices. These materials are available on the OSHA Web site.

Cited by 8 publications

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One-Hour Pilot Training to Prevent Workers From Taking Home Workplace Contaminants

One-Hour Pilot Training to Prevent Workers From Taking Home Workplace Contaminants

Role of Heavy Metals in the Incidence of Human Cancers

Heavy Metals and Cancer

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