Results of an intervention to improve lead safety among painting contractors and their employees*

Materna, Barbara L.; Harrington, David; Scholz, Peter; Payne, Susan F.; Stubbs, Harrison A.; Hipkins, Karen; Merideth, Emily; Kirsch, Luz; Lomax, Geoffrey; Coyle, Patricia K.; Uratsu, Connie S.

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“…The process, location, and environment are typically in a state of constant change as opposed to other sectors such as manufacturing where these factors are more static, and more easily controlled through design and engineering. Nonetheless, successful intervention strategies to lower lead exposures among construction have been performed previously [Vork et al, 2001;Materna et al, 2002]. The number of samples for lead and the number of OSHA visits where lead was sampled decreased throughout the 1990s and leveled off in the 2000s to the lowest levels since quantitative sampling results were entered in IMIS.…”

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Characterization of lead in US workplaces using data from OSHA's integrated management information system

Henn

Sussell

et al. 2011

American J Industrial Med

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Characterization of lead in US workplaces using data from OSHA's integrated management information system

Henn

Sussell

et al. 2011

American J Industrial Med

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“…Emphasis is laid on improvement in interpersonal relationship and stipulate appropriate support to improve occupational health of employees. Materna et al (2002) did a study among painting contractors and their workers about lead safety in San Francisco, USA. They found that positive variations can be reached through widespread training and succor in technical know-how.…”

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Structural Equation Modeling Analysis Using Smart PLS to Assess the Occupational Health and Safety (Ohs) Factors on Workers’behavior

Silaparasetti¹,

Srinivasarao

Khan

2017

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Purpose: The study aims to examine and evaluate the impact of five Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) factors, i.e., Commitment of management, Communication, Training & Education, Health Care and Policies in predicting construction workers’ behavior in construction projects of Oman.Design/methodology/approach: A questionnaire was designed, and data was collectedon arandom sampling basis. Two hundred and fifty-twosamples were collected, and the data was analyzed using Smart PLS -Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique.Findings: The study shows thatCommitment of management, Communication, and Training &Educationplays a pivotal role in inspiring the construction workers to improve their perception towards Health and Safety behavior. These factors help in theclear-cut understanding of safety issues and aid in skills development and increase capabilities. All the factors influence the sustainable positive OHS results. Research limitations/Implications: The present study covers only the construction workers. Entire stakeholdersinvolved in construction project (contractors, clients, and consultants) canbe includedfor further studies. Social Implications: The study will help to improve the Health and Safety practices in the construction industry and expected to bring in more awareness among workers, which will inevitably bring in a culture of safe behavior. The ultimate result will be asubstantial reduction or elimination in safety-relatedincidents, which helps all the stakeholders (Contractors, Clients and Consultants).Originality/Value: Only a very few have examined the impact of Occupational Health and Safety factors on the workers’ behavior, and usage of SmartPLS is a novel idea, and it is a first-hand study of its kind.

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“…Various control measures to decrease BLL of workers should be implemented. Work instruction, training and health education 25,26) , as a fundamental tool can bring about improvements in lead-safe practice and prevention of occupational disease; and such training should be repeated at least annually for each boat-repair worker, as is already implemented among lead-exposed Thai workers in the formal employment sector. In addition, boat-repair workers should be made aware of the risk to their family and encouraged to shower and wash after the work shift to reduce the magnitude of take-home lead.…”

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Exposure to Lead of Boatyard Workers in Southern Thailand

Thanapop

Geater

Robson

et al. 2007

Journal of Occupational Health

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Exposure to Lead of Boatyard Workers in Southern Thailand: Chamnong THANAPOP, et al. Epidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand-Lead oxide is used extensively in the construction and repair of wooden boats in Thailand, but the behaviors of boatyard workers that could place them at risk of contamination have not previously been documented. Baseline data on practices and behaviors of boatyard workers and on the level of worker and workplace contamination with lead were therefore collected. Fifty workers in two boatyards participated in this study. Lead exposure of workers was assessed by determining airborne and blood lead levels. A questionnaire was administered to collect information on work history, suspected exogenous lead sources, personal behavior and knowledge about lead. Evidence obtained by the study indicated that safety behavior and personal hygiene were poor-workers used no mask, gloves or hood, wore open sandals, smoked, drank, chewed and ate during work and did not wash their hands before drinking or eating. Some workers had lunch in the working area. The mean personal airborne lead of caulkers (36.4 µg/m 3 ) was higher than that of carpenters (8.3 µg/m 3 ). Forty-eight percent of all workers and 67% of caulkers had a blood lead level (BLL) exceeding 40 µg/dl. Multiple linear regression indicated that blood lead levels of workers were significantly related to job and education level, with significant differences between boatyards. In addition, the potential for "takehome" contamination was high; none of the workers took a shower or changed their clothes prior to going home. These results indicate a problem of lead exposure of sufficient magnitude to be a public health concern. (J Occup Health 2007; 49: 345-352)

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Results of an intervention to improve lead safety among painting contractors and their employees*

Abstract: Motivated contractors and their employees can make moderate improvements in lead-safe practices if provided with extensive training and technical assistance. Changes that are costly, unfamiliar, or perceived as a threat to work quality are more difficult to implement.

Cited by 17 publications

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Characterization of lead in US workplaces using data from OSHA's integrated management information system

Characterization of lead in US workplaces using data from OSHA's integrated management information system

Structural Equation Modeling Analysis Using Smart PLS to Assess the Occupational Health and Safety (Ohs) Factors on Workers’behavior

Exposure to Lead of Boatyard Workers in Southern Thailand

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