Abstract
This study reevaluated changes in job-site safety audit scores for a cohort of residential construction workers that had protracted exposure to the HomeSafe pilot program for 2(1/2) years. The investigation was a repeated measure of a cohort study underway in the six-county metro area of Denver, Colo. The larger study was a longitudinal, quasi-experimental design with a cohort of residential construction workers within the HomeSafe strategic partnership between Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region VIII and the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Denver (HBA). Audits were conducted on residential construction sites. Study subjects were construction workers employed by partner or control companies within the study. Repeated measures of 41 companies showed significant improvement (p=.01) in audit scores, increasing from 71.8 to 76.8 after 2(1/2) years in the program. HomeSafe companies out-performed controls (p=.01) for both the retest group and previously unaudited HomeSafe companies. Prolonged exposure in the HomeSafe pilot program resulted in improved audit scores for companies within the program for at least 2 years.
Highlights
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were introduced to the United States agricultural community by theHonda Motor Company in 1970 [1,2,3,4,5]
The present study found fractures as the most common injury type, occurring in 27% of cases, with ATV rollover being the most common type of loss of control event, occurring in nearly 30% of cases
Characterizing the demographics and injury profiles of occupational injuries is an important step in understanding risk factors contributing to ATV injuries as well as target audiences for injury prevention strategies
Summary
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were introduced to the United States agricultural community by theHonda Motor Company in 1970 [1,2,3,4,5]. All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were introduced to the United States agricultural community by the. ATVs range in size and capability based on model and intended use. Engine sizes range from 90 to 1000 cubic centimeters (cc) [7], normal ATV weight is between 300 and 700 pounds [3], and modern models are capable of speeds upwards of 80 mph [7]. A report compiled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) based on 2012 data estimates there are 10.7 million ATVs in use in the United States [8]. ATVs are used commonly in occupational tasks related to agriculture, construction, security, and search and rescue [9,10]
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