| Ergonomic best practices in masonry: regional differences, benefits, barriers, and recommendations for dissemination. | |
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PMID: 20521196 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Within construction the masonry trade has particularly high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). A NIOSH-sponsored meeting of masonry stakeholders explored current and potential "Best Practices" for reducing MSDs in masonry and identified potential regional differences in use of practices. To verify and better understand the regional effects and other factors associated with differences in practice use, a national telephone survey of masonry contractors was conducted. The United States was divided into four regions for evaluation: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and West Coast. Nine practices with the potential to reduce MSDs in masonry workers were evaluated. Masonry contractors, owners, and foremen completed 183 surveys. The results verify regional differences in use of best practices in masonry. Half-weight cement bags and autoclave aerated concrete were rarely used anywhere, while lightweight block and mortar silos appear to be diffusing across the country. The Northeast uses significantly fewer best practices than other regions. This article examines reasons for regional differences in masonry best practice, and findings provide insight into use and barriers to adoption that can be used by safety managers, researchers, and other safety advocates to more effectively disseminate ergonomic solutions across the masonry industry. |
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Authors:
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Jennifer Hess; Marc Weinstein; Laura Welch |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene Volume: 7 ISSN: 1545-9632 ISO Abbreviation: J Occup Environ Hyg Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-03 Completed Date: 2010-09-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101189458 Medline TA: J Occup Environ Hyg Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 446-55 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Labor Education and Research Center, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403, USA. jhessdc@gmail.com |
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Accidents, Occupational
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prevention & control* Construction Materials Diffusion of Innovation Human Engineering* Humans Interviews as Topic Musculoskeletal Diseases / prevention & control* National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (U.S.) Occupational Diseases / prevention & control Safety Management / methods* United States |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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U02/CCU317202//PHS HHS; U54 OH008307-01/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS |
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