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Hearing Loss Intervention
for Carpenters
Project Summary
NIOSH has developed a comprehensive hearing loss intervention program
for carpenters that is designed to cultivate behaviors that will reduce
their incidence of occupational hearing loss. Carpenters are known to
develop occupational hearing loss early, becoming substantially impaired
by middle age.
This project will collect observational data to assess the Hearing Loss
Prevention Program's (HLPP) effectiveness in promoting carpenters' work
site hearing health behaviors. It will expand upon existing partnerships
between NIOSH and labor-management organizations within the construction
industry to field test and evaluate this program. Measures to be evaluated
include factors related to the feasibility of program adoption as well
as knowledge gained by participants, behavioral intentions of participants,
and correlation with actual workplace behaviors. The results of this effectiveness
research will contribute directly to a reduction in noise-induced hearing
loss among construction workers. The model approach utilized in this program
may also be applicable to a wide range of occupationally noise-exposed
workers.
Application of Health Communication Theories
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NIOSH presentation addressing occupational hearing loss
and prevention. Presented on August 9, 2000, in Baltimore, MD, at the
Third Annual Force Health Protection Conference.
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in the Construction
Industry
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NIOSH presentation addressing occupational hearing loss
and prevention in the construction industry. Presented on March 15,
2001, in Washington, DC, at OSHA's Advisory Committee for Construction
Safety and Health (ACCSH).
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NIOSH Lifting Equation
Project Summary
 Use
of NIOSH lifting equations (LE), developed and refined after many years
of research, can make a significant impact on occupational safety and
health, contributing to lowered incidence of low back disorders. To achieve
these results, however, (1) the LE must be widely available to safety
and health (S&H) professionals in a format that is easy to use and
(2) training and guidance must be provided to these professionals to assure
accurate measurement of the lifting variable required LE.
This project is meeting these needs by developing and evaluating the
effectiveness of an electronic instructional program (CD-ROM) on the proper
use of the NIOSH LE.
The Effectiveness of a NIOSH Multimedia Training Program
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presentation
Presented on October
2002, in Baltimore, MD, at Best Practices In Occupational Safety and
Health, Education, Training and Communication Conference
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OSH Job Fact Sheets
Project Summary
Through this project, NIOSH is partnering with NFIB and the Ohio BWL to
study ways to meet the health and safety informational needs of small
business owners. This project will: 1) identify and review existing training
materials and programs; 2) prepare a set of informational materials; and,
3) evaluate the effectiveness of these materials in encouraging small
business owners to make health and safety changes in their workplace.
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Evaluating Toolbox Training in Construction
and Mining
Project Summary
 This
project will fill gaps in current knowledge regarding the critical elements,
formats and approaches of toolbox training sessions. "Toolbox"
or "tailgate" training are short (usually 10- to 15- minute,
weekly) lesssons conducted on-site prior to work shifts. They are a primary
mode of worker occupational safety and health (OS&H) training employed
in small construction companies.
Examining the Impact of Narrative Case Studies in Toolbox Talks
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Poster - Impact of Case Studies in Toolbox Safety Talks
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Presented on October 2002, in Baltimore, MD, at Best
Practices In Occupational Safety and Health, Education, Training and
Communication Conference
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Core OSH
Training for New/Young Workers
Project Summary
Through this project, NIOSH has created a core curriculum in occupational
safety and health focusing on the special needs of new and young workers.
In partnership with the state directors of career and technical education,
the curriculum will be evaluated in schools and ultimately disseminated
in print and on the web.
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HIV Information Dissemination Demonstration
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Project Summary
The purpose of this project is to develop and pilot a demonstration
health communication intervention to: (1) raise the awareness of
health care workers (clinical and non-clinical) and administrators
about the recommendations in the NIOSH Needlestick Alert and future
NIOSH publications; and (2) decrease occupational exposure to HIV-1
by increasing prevention behaviors among workers, and influencing
administrator's policy-decisions and buying behaviors. During the
project, multiple messages will be delivered to the three target
audiences: clinical health care workers, non-clinical workers, and
health facility managers. Evaluation of communication effectiveness
will be a major component of the project.
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Evaluation of CD-ROM HAZMAT Refresher
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Project Summary
This study will evaluate the adequacy of a HAZMAT refresher computer-based
training program for firefighters that is supplemented by access
to an 'expert performer' on-site. The specific aim is to demonstrate
that the CBT is comparable to currently required classroom refresher
training.
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Confined Space Computer-Based
Safety Training
Project Summary
The purpose of this project is to conduct effectiveness research on the
new 21-hour CD/web-based hybrid course on confined space. In addition
to the CD/web-based component, this course is supplemented by two days
of trainer-led instruction, instead of the three days of entirely trainer-led
instruction that is in traditional confined space courses. Through active
partnerships with CPWR, Georgia Tech, and the OSHA Training Institute,
NIOSH will provide assistance in developing retention/performance measures,
coordinating collection of data, conducting data analyses, and collaborating
on writing of reports. Comparisons between participants receiving the
traditional instruction with participants receiving the new hybrid instruction
will be made with respect to pre-training, post-training, and follow-up
measures examining knowledge gains, safety attitudes and safe-work practices.
Study results will provide information regarding the viability of alternative
computer-based OSH-training practices, with implications for possible
cost savings in the field of workplace training.
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Evaluation of Electrical
Safety High School Curriculum
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Project Summary
Pre-job training in occupational safety and health is one form of
intervention that may reduce the disproportionately high rate of
injuries occurring in new and young workers. The potential effectiveness
of pre-job health and and safety training depends upon how effectively
the curriculum is delivered to the students and integrated into
their trade programs. Though this project, schools tested will use
a newly designed NIOSH electrical safety curriculum during the 1999-2000
school year. Students' knowledge gain, safe work attitudes and beliefs,
and behavioral intentions on the job were assessed and compared
to students who completed the current, generic electrical trades
training program. Based on the study findings, the student manual
was revised and published in 2002.
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DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2002-123 (2002)
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Development of a Training Manual for Wood Pallet
Manufacturing Industry
Project Summary
NIOSH researchers are investigating occupational safety and health concerns
in the small business wood pallet manufacturing industry. Pallet makers
have an injury rate 226% greater than for general industry. The study
will include walk-through evaluations at wood pallet manufacturing companies,
environmental measurements, and the development of educational materials
designed to meet the needs of owners and their workers. Measurements were
taken of carbon monoxide (CO) levels, noise levels, ergonomic observations,
and occupational safety practices. These materials will offer suggestions
as to how these hazards might be ameliorated.
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Noise Control: Web-Based Outreach
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Project Summary
Through this project, NIOSH will develop and maintain information
systems dedicated to translating research findings from the NORA
noise program of research into usable recommendations, emphasizing
the needs of construction and mining industries. Effectiveness and
impact of the website will be assessed by tracking use of the site,
implementing laboratory usability tests, and targeted queries examining
workplace changes implemented as a result of information dissemination.
This will involve work with noise team scientists to synthesize
their peer-reviewed publications and research results into both
technical and lay documents packaged for web distribution.
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