Publications on Occupational Safety
Demonstrating and Communicating Research Impact: Preparing NIOSH Programs for External Review — 2009
RAND researchers assisted in preparing National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) programs for an external review of their impact and relevance in preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
The Effects of Substance Use on Workplace Injuries — 2009
This paper examines associations between substance use and occupational injuries and reviews related literature and policies.
Helping Research Programs Demonstrate Impact — 2009
RAND researchers used logic models, outcome worksheets, and outcome narratives to help the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health demonstrate and communicate the impact of its research.
The Impact of OSHA Inspections on Lost Time Injuries in Manufacturing: Pennsylvania Manufacturing, 1998-2005 — 2008
Lost time injuries at Pennsylvania manufacturing plants inspected by OSHA from 1998 to 2005 declined by about 19-24 % in the next 2 years if OSHA issued fines. These effects were not seen at workplaces with fewer than 20 or more than 250 employees.
Mandatory Workplace Safety and Health Programs: Implementation, Effectiveness, and Benefit-Cost Trade-Offs — 2008
In 1998, OSHA sought to require all workplaces to have a safety and health program but abandoned the effort. This report assesses the proposal and studies of its potential effects, providing recommendations should authorities revisit the initiative.
Occupational Safety and Health for Public Safety Employees: Assessing the Evidence and the Implications for Public Policy — 2008
Examines the safety and health risks faced by police officers, firefighters, and other public safety workers and how they differ from those faced by the general workforce.
The Pennsylvania Certified Safety Committee Program: An Evaluation of Participation and Effects on Work Injury Rates — 2008
This evaluation of the voluntary Pennsylvania Certified Safety Committee program found that although compliance did reduce injuries, most participants did not comply and injury rates did not decline more at participating firms.
What Kinds of Injuries Do OSHA Inspections Prevent? — 2008
This study finds that OSHA inspections reduce both injuries that are related to OSHA standards and those that are not. Citations of the general personal protection equipment standard are most likely to be followed by reductions in injuries.
Nanomaterials in the Workplace: Policy and Planning Workshop on Occupational Safety and Health — 2006
Places workshop discussions on protecting the safety and health of workers exposed to nanoscale materials within a policy framework for consideration by NIOSH.
Protecting Emergency Responders, Volume 4: Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines for Structural Collapse Events — 2006
Serves as a technical source for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) incident commander guidelines for emergency response immediately following large structural collapse events.
Using Logic Models for Strategic Planning and Evaluation: Application to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control — 2006
This report is the result of RAND's effort to assist the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control with its PART (Program Assessment Rating Tool) review and long-term performance goals and emphasizes the use of a "logic model template."
Review of Literature Related to Exposures and Health Effects at Structural Collapse Events — 2005
Reviews the possible health effects of the substances present following a structural collapse to help develop federal guidelines for personal protective equipment used by emergency responders.
Emergency Responder Injuries and Fatalities: An Analysis of Surveillance Data — 2004
Summarizes the results of an analysis of available data sources concerning the hazards facing firefighters, police, and emergency medical responders.
Protecting Emergency Responders, Volume 3: Safety Management in Disaster and Terrorism Response — 2004
Recommendations are outlined for protecting firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical service responders, and other emergency responders during the aftermath of terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other large-scale emergency incidents.
Safeguarding Emergency Responders During Major Disasters and Terrorist Attacks: The Need for an Integrated Approach — 2004
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) teamed with the RAND Corporation to assess existing safety procedures and make recommendations to guide needed changes.
Emergency Responder’s Views on Their Protection Needs — 2003
Emergency responders face serious hazards in their jobs, placing them at high risk of occupational injury or death. Using various forms of personal protective technologies (PPTs) can mitigate that risk.
Protecting Emergency Responders, Volume 2: Community Views of Safety and Health Risks and Personal Protection Needs — 2003
Examines the hazards that emergency responders face and the personal protective technology needed to contend with those hazards.
Protecting Emergency Responders: Lessons Learned from Terrorist Attacks — 2002
This book is intended to help managers and decisiomakers understand the unique working and safety environment associated with terrorist incidents.
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