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Human and Organisational Factors in Major Accident Prevention

This research aims to develop a better understanding of how human and organisational factors are integrated in major accident prevention efforts in the oil and gas industry, as well as in the nuclear and civil aviation sectors – two sectors which face similar issues and challenges.

Jul 22, 2016
Journal Article

Journal Article

Latino Immigrant Day Laborer Perceptions of Occupational Safety and Health Information Preferences

We address immigrant day laborers' experiences with occupational safety in the construction industry in New Orleans, and opinions about content and method of communication for educational interventions to reduce occupational risks.

Mar 2, 2016
Journal Article

Police Officers Face Risk of Traffic Injuries Under Many Conditions

Vehicle crashes are the largest cause of death among police in the United States. Knowing the risk factors can help law enforcement agencies take steps to lower the risk of injury collisions, such as restricting motorcycle use to situations where the use of other vehicles is not feasible.

Sep 14, 2015
News Release

News Release

Police Officers Face Risk of Traffic Injuries Under Many Conditions, Including When Cars Are Stopped

Vehicle crashes are the largest cause of death among police in the U.S. Understanding the risk factors can help law enforcement agencies take steps to lower the risk of injury collisions, such as restricting motorcycle use to situations where the use of other vehicles is not feasible.

Sep 1, 2015
Report

Report

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Workers' Compensation Leaders Research Colloquium, December 11, 2014: Proceedings

This report summarizes the proceedings of a colloquium to elicit input from key occupational safety and health and workers' compensation stakeholders to help the Center for Workers' Compensation Studies maximize the impact of its research activities.

Aug 18, 2015
Research Brief

Workplace Accidents in Brazil Are Significantly Underreported: Inspection issues and informal workplaces make it difficult to determine true safety levels

Discusses why workplace accidents are severely underreported in Brazil and the issues that make it difficult to determine true safety levels, and makes recommendations for improving the situation.

Jul 22, 2015
Commentary

Traumatic Brain Injury Isn't Just an NFL Problem

Chris Borland retired early out of concern for his long-term mental and emotional health as a result of football's well-documented link to traumatic brain injury. Hopefully, his bold move will lead to better prevention and treatment of brain trauma in football, but it is also an issue for young athletes, military veterans, and others.

Apr 30, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

Using OSHA Inspection Data to Analyze Respirator Protection Program Compliance

This article uses the OSHA inspection data base to examine all inspections in manufacturing in 47 states from 1999 through 2006 and identifies all inspections and all establishments at which respiratory protection (RP) violations were cited, and it compares the prevalence of violations by industry with the prevalence reported in a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of respirator use.

Dec 1, 2013
Commentary

What Bangladesh — and US Retailers — Must Do to Prevent Man-Made Tragedies

Perhaps most tragic of all are the disasters that are wholly preventable: the deaths, maimings, and crushed livelihoods that result from human callousness or indifference, writes Jonah Blank.

May 17, 2013
News Release

News Release

States with Low Workplace Nonfatal Injury Rates Have High Fatality Rates and Vice Versa

States with low nonfatal injury rates and high fatality rates tend to be in the South, have lower worker compensation benefits, be less unionized, and pay lower wages—while states with high nonfatal injury rates and lower fatality rates tend to be in the West, pay higher benefits and wages, be more strongly unionized, and carry out more workplace inspections.

May 7, 2012
Project

Understanding the Relationship between Occupational Injury and Fatality Rates: A Completed CHSW Project

Studies that examine the impact of various safety programs may use either injury rates or fatality rates, but the metric chosen can greatly affect the view of relative occupational risks among U.S. states.

Apr 2, 2012
News Release

News Release

California Workplace Safety Program Can Reduce Injuries When Inspectors Enforce It

The first evaluation of the California Injury and Illness Prevention Program found evidence that it reduces workplace injuries, but only at businesses that had been cited for not addressing the regulation's more-specific safety mandates. Higher penalties could enhance compliance but having inspectors conduct more in-depth assessments and linking the violations and injuries to the program would have more impact.

Jan 26, 2012
Report

Report

California Workplace Safety Program Can Reduce Injuries When Inspectors Enforce It

The first evaluation of the California Injury and Illness Prevention Program found that it reduces workplace injuries, but only at businesses that had been cited for not addressing the regulation's more-specific safety mandates. Having inspectors conduct more in-depth assessments and linking the violations and injuries to the program would have more impact.

Jan 26, 2012
Project

Designing Deterrence Strategies for OSHA and WHD: A Completed CHSW Project

To enhance the deterrent impact of OSHA and the Wage and Hours Division of the Department of Labor, RAND designed evaluations to assess potential strategies; recommendations included increasing local publicity and improving OSHA and WHD coordination.

Nov 11, 2011
Report

The Frequency, Severity, and Economic Consequences of Musculoskeletal Injuries to Firefighters

The most common work-related injuries among firefighters are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The strict physical demands of the job and limited modified work opportunities suggest that MSDs are potentially more disruptive and costly to firefighters than to others.

Jun 21, 2010
Journal Article

Journal Article

The Role of Inspection Sequence in Compliance with the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Standards: Interpretations and Implications

The authors examined the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's inspections in the US to identify the effects of repeated inspections and the time between inspections on non-compliance.

Jan 1, 2010
Project

Effective Safety Standards: A Completed CSHW Project

OSHA citations of the general personal protective standard are followed by reductions in injuries, especially eye injuries and injuries where body parts are caught in equipment. Overall, however, inspections with penalties appear to have an impact on most injury types, including those, like those caused by overexertion, that have little direct relation to OSHA standards.

Nov 24, 2009
Report

Report

Substance Use Is Not the Primary Cause of Workplace Injuries, but Is a Contributing Factor

Occupational injuries are a serious public-health issue and cause significant morbidity and mortality in the United States, with direct and indirect costs extending beyond injured workers to their families, other workers, firms, and consumers. This paper explores the link between substance use and work-related accidents.

May 27, 2009
Report

Report

Demonstrating and Communicating Research Impact: Preparing NIOSH Programs for External Review

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.

Feb 3, 2009
Journal Article

Journal Article

A National View of Workplace Injuries in Nursing Homes

Data from a large sample of nursing homes were used to examine the cross-sectional association between workplace injuries and organizational factors, caregiver staffing levels, and quality.

Jan 1, 2009

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RAND Topic:
Workplace Injury Prevention

Topic Synonyms:
Workplace Safety

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