Working Conditions Research Articles

Knowledge and Attitude of Nurses in Surgical and in-Hospital Area of Raden Mataher Hospital to Medical Waste Picks

During the operation of hospitals, various types of waste are generated in the form of liquid, solid, and gaseous substances. Medical waste must be handled correctly and safely to ensure the health and safety of staff and other people in the hospital environment. The management of hospital waste, especially the sorting of medical waste, must have the consistent goal of protecting the population from environmental pollution threats caused by hospitals. Medical waste sorting requires advanced knowledge and attitude of nurses, the purpose of this study is to find out the knowledge of nurses about medical waste sorting and the attitude of nurses about medical waste sorting. The management of medical waste must be handled appropriately and safely to ensure the safety of health professionals and workers and others in the hospital environment. The design of this study was descriptive and quantitative and included 71 nurses as head nurses and team leaders in surgical and inpatient settings. The total sampling technique was 71 nurses. Data collection was done by distributing questionnaires to the respondents. This study showed that 71 respondents with high knowledge sorted medical waste well and 49 (69%) had a good nursing attitude, 47 (66.2%) respondents sorted medical waste well. The analysis showed that a p-value of 0.01 was obtained for the relationship between medical waste sorting knowledge and nurses' attitudes towards medical waste sorting. Most of the nurses had high knowledge and good attitudes about medical waste management. In addition, it was necessary to increase the socialization of dangerous and toxic waste (B3) carried out by the hospital to improve the knowledge and attitudes of nurses in the sorting of medical waste.

Clinical Coxiella burnetii infection in sable and roan antelope in South Africa.

Various zoonotic microorganisms cause reproductive problems such as abortions and stillbirths, leading to economic losses on farms, particularly within livestock. In South Africa, bovine brucellosis is endemic in cattle, and from 2013-2018, outbreaks ofBrucella melitensisoccurred in sable.Coxiella burnetii, the agent responsible for the zoonotic disease known as Q-fever and/or coxiellosis, also causes reproductive problems and infects multiple domestic animal species worldwide, including humans. However, little is known of this disease in wildlife. With the expansion of the wildlife industry in South Africa, diseases like brucellosis and coxiellosis can significantly impact herd breeding success because of challenges in identifying, managing and treating diseases in wildlife populations. This study investigated samples obtained from aborted sable and roan antelope, initially suspected to be brucellosis, from game farms in South Africa using serology tests and ruminant VetMAX™ polymerase chain reaction (PCR) abortion kit. The presence ofC. burnetiiwas confirmed with PCR in a sable abortion case, while samples from both sable and roan were seropositive forC. burnetiiindirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (iELISA). This study represents the initial report ofC. burnetiiinfection in sable and roan antelope in South Africa. Epidemiological investigations are crucial to assess the risk ofC. burnetiiin sable and roan populations, as well as wildlife and livestock in general, across South Africa. This is important in intensive farming practices, particularly as Q-fever, being a zoonotic disease, poses a particular threat to the health of veterinarians and farm workers as well as domestic animals.Contribution:A report of clinicalC. burnetiiinfection in the wildlife industry contributes towards the limited knowledge of this zoonotic disease in South Africa.

Effectiveness of Participatory Training for Prevention of Slips, Trips, and Falls: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of Corn Farmers in Thailand.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a participatory training program for mitigating the risk of slips, trips, and falls (STFs) in agriculture. We conducted a cluster randomized controlled trial of corn farmers over six months in Thailand. The participatory training intervention comprised lectures, group discussions, and presentation sessions centered around a specifically developed action checklist for occupational fall prevention. Sixty-two individuals were included in the intervention group, with 169 included in the control group. The results revealed a reduction in the incidence of STFs in the intervention group from 42% to 23%; however, this difference was not statistically significant. The study highlights the potential of participatory training for enhancing occupational safety for farmers. However, the absence of statistical significance necessitates cautious interpretation of the results. Future research should examine larger sample sizes, involve employers in the training process, and implement repetitive training interventions.

Making room for occupational health nursing in Nanda‐I: “Impaired foot health” as a diagnosis

Discuss the label "impaired foot health" to be considered a problem-focused nursing diagnosis according to the taxonomy of NANDA-I. Discussion article based on literature reviews and observational studies based on the authors' PhD ongoing research about foot health among nursing students and professionals. Attending to the definition of nursing diagnosis and the scope of nursing practice internationally, several human responses and contexts should be considered, opening new opportunities for NANDA-I completeness. A new nursing diagnosis has been disclosed, opening new dimensions to the NANDA-I taxonomy. This nursing diagnosis represents an opening door for the taxonomy, particularly for occupational health nursing in an international context.

Workplace ethical climate and its relationship with depression, anxiety and stress.

Ethical climate in the workplace has been highlighted to have an important impact on workers' mental health; the evaluation of workplace ethics and its impact on workers' health should be considered an occupational health issue. The present study aims to investigate ethical climate as perceived by workers, and its correlation with mental health outcomes, in particular, symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. A cross-sectional study was performed by administering an online survey, investigating socio-demographic variables, workplace ethics (through the Italian short version of the Corporate Ethical Virtues questionnaire) and mental health outcomes (using the short version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale). Descriptive analyses, analyses of variance and regression models were performed; P-values were considered significant for values ≤0.05. The sample included 176 workers; the mean age of participants was 46.22 years and 44% were males. The most represented job sector was health care (37%), and 42% of participants had college-level education. Ethical climate was significantly correlated with all mental health outcomes investigated in the study: anxiety (P ≤ 0.001), depression (P ≤ 0.05) and stress (P ≤ 0.05). Results from this study highlighted a significant correlation between workplace ethical climate and depression, anxiety and stress. This study underlines the importance of evaluating and improving ethical climate to prevent the onset of psychological distress in workers. Furthermore, results from this study should be a starting point for future research investigating the role of ethics and mental health in employees' turnover intention and job satisfaction.

Reliability and Sensitivity of a Virtual Assessment Developed for Workplace Concussions: Protocol for a Method-Comparison Study.

Workplace mild traumatic brain injuries are frequently associated with persistent symptoms, leading to a reduction in productivity at work or even disability. People who sustain workplace injuries frequently need rehabilitation and support, and the challenges of delivering these services was heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic as injured workers had to be cared for remotely. Currently, clinicians are conducting both in-person and virtual (remote) concussion assessments; however, the measures that are being used to complete these assessments have undocumented psychometric properties. This study will document the psychometric properties of the clinical measures that are being used remotely and their ability to produce similar results to in-person assessments. Specifically, through this method-comparison study, we aim to (1) evaluate the sensitivity of the measures included in a virtual assessment toolkit when compared to an in-person assessment and (2) determine the interrater and intrarater reliabilities of the measures included in a virtual assessment toolkit. Patient participants (people living with acquired brain injuries) will attend two assessments (in person and virtual) at the Ottawa Hospital. The two assessments will be identical, consisting of the measures included in our previously developed virtual concussion assessment toolkit, which includes finger-to-nose testing, the Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening tool, balance testing, cervical spine range of motion, saccades testing, and evaluation of effort. All virtual assessments will occur using the Microsoft Teams platform and will be audio/video-recorded. The clinician assessor and patient participant will complete a feedback form following completion of the assessments. A different clinician will also document the findings on observed videos of the virtual assessment shortly after completion of both in-person and virtual assessments and approximately 1 month later. Interrater reliability will be assessed by comparing the second clinician's observation with the first clinician's initial virtual assessment. Intrarater reliability will be evaluated by comparing the second clinician's observation with their own assessment approximately 1 month later. Sensitivity will be documented by comparing the findings (identification of abnormality) of the in-person assessment completed by the initial clinician assessor with those of the second clinician assessor on the observation of the recording of the virtual assessment. As of May 2024, we have recruited 7 clinician assessors and completed study assessments with 39 patient participants. The study recruitment is expected to be completed by September 2024. Currently, it is unknown if completing concussion assessments virtually produces similar results to the in-person assessment. This work will serve as a first step to determining the similarity of the virtual assessment to the matching in-person assessment and will provide information on the reliability of the virtual assessment. DERR1-10.2196/57663.

Over-commitment positively predicts hair cortisol concentrations only in nurses with high need for recovery.

In the contemporary workplace, enduring fatigue has become a standard for employees. This investigation assesses whether such working conditions exacerbate the depletion of employees' personal resources. The need for recovery serves as an indicator of the necessity to mitigate post-work fatigue. A high need for recovery signifies that employees must commence a new workday while already fatigued. This research recruited two cohorts of nurses, categorized by a high need for recovery and a low need for recovery, to examine the correlation between work effort and hair cortisol concentrations in each group. Hair cortisol concentrations serve as a biological marker of cumulative cortisol secretion over a specific time frame, reflecting overall personal resource expenditure during this interval. Findings revealed a notable positive correlation between intrinsic work effort (over-commitment) and hair cortisol levels exclusively among nurses with a high need for recovery. These outcomes imply that active effort amidst fatigue may lead to excessive strain. This insight enriches the classic 'effort-recovery' model by illustrating how an employee' s personal volition can influence the accumulation of fatigue.

Higher anxiety level and associated work-related factors of delivery workers in South Korea: from the 6th Korean working conditions survey.

This study investigates anxiety risk and work-related factors among platform workers. The recent growth in the platform industry is a worldwide trend, with delivery workers in Korea representing typical platform workers. This cross-sectional study used the 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey to assess anxiety risk among 532 delivery workers compared to general employees. It identified associations between work-related factors and anxiety, including job demands and autonomy, legal protection, and emotional labor. Delivery workers exhibited significantly higher anxiety (odds ratio [OR] = 1.67 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.23-2.28) and work-related anxiety (OR = 2.17 95% CI = 1.48-3.18) risk than the general workforce, and a significantly higher risk of having unfavorable work environment factors. Their anxiety risk was significantly associated with work-related factors, such as long shifts, quick return, time pressure, job stress, absence of union, work-family conflict, and emotional labor. This study identified high levels of anxiety among Korean delivery workers and associated occupational factors. It highlights the importance for industry and government interventions to enhance mental health support, mitigate poor employment conditions, and ensure legal safeguards.

A multifunctional barium-modified geopolymer foam for the efficient and flexible treatment of high-sulfate coal mine drainage

Adsorption is a low-energy and easy-to-perform technique that can directly remove pollutants from water. However, owing to material limitations in terms of the adsorption capacity, efficiency, cost, and pollutant type, the application of this method is challenging in high-sulfate coal mine drainage (CMD) purification. Based on a coal mine in Erdos (China) with high-sulfate CMD, a multifunctional Ba-modified geopolymer foam (Ba/GPF) adsorbent was developed, and its ion adsorption efficiency was verified, along with its application performance in a practical situation. The excellent pore structure of Ba/GPF adsorbent allowed the dynamic removal of SO42− (>86%), Ca2+ and Mg2+ (>99%), Na+ (>50%), K+ (>77%), TDS (>60%), and suspended solids (>97%) from actual CMD. Furthermore, the addition of Na2CO3 combined with ultrasonic and acid treatment effectively removed the BaSO4 crystals to recover the regeneration capacity of Ba/GPF. Importantly, the adsorption capacity decreased by only 25.9% after 8 regeneration cycles. Subsequently, Ba/GPF was applied on a small scale to an actual coal mine, and its effectiveness was verified. This adsorbent can therefore be considered applicable in energy-free working conditions, such as those found in underground producing mine goafs. Overall, the Ba/GPF shows promising potential for the efficient and flexible treatment of high-sulfate wastewater.

Characterization and assessment of exposure risks of healthcare personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT Introduction: Healthcare personnel have the right to decent, healthy, and safe working conditions during COVID-19. Despite our best efforts to safeguard them against SARS-CoV-2 infection, a substantially large number of healthcare personnel fell ill and succumbed to COVID-19. This study aimed to characterize the SARS-CoV-2 exposures among healthcare personnel and determine the risk level of those events, thereby identifying and focusing on the key areas that influence workplace safety. Materials and Methods: A pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data from healthcare personnel on the type of exposure, place, and use of preventive measures, along with demographic and occupational data. Exposure events were categorized into low, moderate, and high-risk by using a risk categorization protocol. Results: Doctors were primarily found to be involved in the aerosol-generating procedure, which had 94 times higher odds (95% CI: 43.9926–201.17) for high-risk exposures than other activities. In contrast, nurses were more likely to experience close-contact exposures (OR: 2.77, 95% CI: 1.44–5.33). Both critical care units and operation theaters were identified to have higher odds (OR: 2.34, 95% CI: 1.33–4.23 and OR: 2.31; 95% CI: 0.99–5.42, respectively) than the wards for high-risk exposures. Use of personal protective equipment was poor, with breaches reported in 10.2% of all exposure events. The lacunae in practice were addressed by repeated training and counseling and by ensuring the adequacy of resources in required areas. Conclusions: The assessment was beneficial for safeguarding healthcare personnel and assuring a safer workplace during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Analysis of The Role of Safety Training in Improving the Quality of Human Resources Onboard Mv. Golden Competence

Analysis of The Role of Safety Training in Improving the Quality of Human Resources Onboard Mv. Golden Competence

A holistic approach for assessing occupational health risk due to fugitive emissions in petrochemical processes: Inherent health hazard level index (IHHLI)

AbstractFugitive emissions from petrochemical facilities have become a major concern due to their impact on plant productivity, the environment, and health. In regard to health, petrochemical workers are at higher occupational health (OH) risk due to their continuous exposure to these harmful emissions. Inherent OH and safety indexes are the most common methods used for assessing OH risk due to fugitive emissions. These methods usually focus on the sources of health hazards, such as chemical substances, process conditions, and process equipment. Therefore, these methods are considered good for measuring the severity of the OH risk. However, based on the source, pathway, receptor (SPR) model, the OH risk due to fugitive emissions is also dependent on the pathway and receptor, where leak and exposure hazards may take place, respectively. For a holistic OH risk assessment, these hazards need to be considered. This was achieved by developing an OH risk assessment methodology that provides an effective assessment that takes into consideration hazards at the source, pathway, and receptor. This paper focuses on the source part of the SPR model, while the pathway and receptor parts will be covered in future publications. This paper presents an index‐based method named the inherent health hazard level index (IHHLI) developed for evaluating the severity of the fugitive emission‐induced OH risk. The IHHLI is developed by an expert‐based selection of the most common and relevant health hazard indicators published in the literature. Based on industry testing, the IHHLI can provide a reliable OH hazard evaluation.

Occupational health nursing and political action.

Occupational health and safety are central elements of work. Throughout its history as a speciality, occupational health nursing (OHN) has been expanding the development of academic competencies and the improvement of clinical skills. The literature highlights that OHN is more involved in the application of policies with a public health perspective focused on the well-being of the worker than in their design and development. REFLECTIONS FROM A SOCIO-OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING: From this premise, the current reality contributes to establishing priorities for action, generates consensus as a discipline, induces self-criticism and favours development as a profession. The article points out the strategies that favour political participation in companies, the factors that limit public representation and some of the benefits of establishing this type of initiative in organisations. The OHN is a key agent of change in the design and development of health policies in the workplace. From a panoramic view of how health strategies can influence companies, and the care of the working population, political awareness and civic participation in its different aspects are part of the commitment to this nursing speciality.

Occupational health problems among waste collectors in a metropolitan city: a cross-sectional study

Waste collectors are often exposed to various occupational problems. This study aims to assess occupational health problems of waste collectors and personal protective equipment use in Kathmandu Metropolitan City. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 among 158 household waste collectors. Data was collected using a self-constructed questionnaire through face-to-face interviews from April to September 2022. Twelve wards were randomly chosen among all thirty-two wards, and all workers from the selected wards were included in the study. Data entry was done in Epi-data, and analysis was in the SPSS version 25. The chi-square test measured the association between demographic and occupational diseases. Occupational diseases such as musculoskeletal disorders (65.2%), physical injuries (61%), gastrointestinal tract infections (18.4%), and skin allergies (32.9%) were reported. Almost all workers used masks and gloves. Sociodemographic factors such as age and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) showed significant association (p-value=0.001). Additionally, variables like sex showed a significant association with occupational health problems, such as disease faced by waste collectors (P-value of 0.049). Similarly, other variables like educational status and using separate clothing at work (p-value 0.004), changing clothes daily (p-value, <0.01), work experience and bathing daily after work (p=0.01), and changing clothes (p=0.003) also showed a significant association. Our study showed that almost all workers experienced occupational diseases. These findings highlighted the need to emphasize occupational health within municipal solid waste management to develop a safer and healthier work environment for waste collectors.

Impact Experiment and Buckling Criterion Analysis of Thin-Walled Cylindrical Shells

The impact test of tubular components is usually carried out by way of drop hammer impact. In fact, in many ships’ equipment, the form of load is often carried out by way of drop impact test. In this paper, the drop impact test is used to study the buckling of tubular structure under impact load, so as to make it closer to the impact form of components in actual ship structure. Firstly, the stress, strain, acceleration at each moment and the buckling deformation mode of the tubular member after the impact are obtained through the drop impact experiment, and then the impact process is analyzed. Secondly, the finite element method is used for numerical simulation of the impact process, and the accuracy of the finite element analysis results is verified by comparing with it. Thirdly, the finite element method proved to be effective and was used to simulate single and multiple drop impacts under more working conditions, and a large amount of data was obtained. Finally, according to the existing impact criteria based on the results of drop weight impact, it is applied to the drop impact process, and the accuracy of each impact criterion is analyzed and compared. This method makes up for the deficiency of the traditional experimental method of using falling weight to simulate impact, and provides a reference for the critical buckling condition of similar thin-walled cylindrical shells under impact.

Research and simulation of an office lighting

This research thoroughly examines the evaluation and optimization methods of office lighting aimed at improving energy efficiency and the working environment through the implementation of advanced lighting technologies. Including a comprehensive technical survey of existing lighting conditions, the development of scientifically substantiated recommendations takes into account regulatory requirements and contemporary practices in the field of lighting technology. An analysis of lighting efficiency, selection of optimal light sources, calculation of their placement for maximum efficiency, and assessment of the impact on energy savings are performed, with the goal of achieving better working conditions and reducing energy consumption. The study includes the following steps: illuminance as a critical factor affecting employee productivity and comfort; technical survey of the lighting system in the office space; methodology for conducting the technical survey – measurements of illuminance in different areas of the space using a lux meter; assesment of the need for luminous flux according to norms and standards for office spaces; selection of the type and power of LED lamps for the new lighting system; calculation of the number and placement of LED lamps to provide the necessary level of illuminance in the automated system DIALux Evo Pro; assessment of the expected results in the context of energy savings and improvement of working conditions; calculation of energy expenditures for the new lighting system; potential impact of the research results on energy management and energy audit in the construction sector. The research conclusions suggest strategies for the implementation of an innovative lighting system, which leads to the optimization of energy consumption and significant improvement of lighting quality. These strategies are expected not only to improve the working environment but also to lead to substantial energy resource savings in offices, thereby promoting ecological sustainability and financial efficiency.

Assessing personal protective equipment usage and its correlation with knowledge, attitudes, performance, and safety culture among workers in small and medium-sized enterprises

BackgroundThe use of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be a culture of a workplace, and deeply rooted in worker behavior and attitude during their practice. According to the recent studies only 64% of the workers use PPE properly. The present study aims to investigate the utilization of PPE among workers in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and its relationship with knowledge, attitude, performance, and safety culture among workers.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was carried out using a questionnaire tool across SMEs in Kashan city in year 2023. The used tool included three questionnaires: demographic, safety culture, and knowledge, attitude and performance. Study papulation was 529 SMEs. Totally, the sample size was 369 persons and questionnaires were distributed among the workers of SMEs. Finally, SPSS software was used for statistical analysis and structural equation modeling. Various statistical tests including T-Test, ANOVA, RMSEA, CFI, TLI, and the chi-square ratio were employed.ResultsThe mean values (standard deviation) of age and work experience were 35.19 (12.33), and 15.60 (1.69) years, respectively. Among the 369 participants, 267 participants (72.4%) indicated that they use some PPE, although not all types. However, 102 individuals (27.7%) do not employ any PPE. The lowest score for safety culture dimension was attributed to safety training at 1.58. The results of the final model indicate that the assumed relationships between variables, as outlined in the study objectives, were well established, with all connections proving statistically significant.ConclusionIt can be concluded that the missing of inadequate legal supervision for small industries exists. Therefore, it can be inferred that if supervision and regulation are enhanced for safety training and implementation that may lead to increased usage of PPE.

ROKAT BHELIONE: MEMAKNAI TRADISI LOCAL WISDOM MASYARAKAT PAMEKASAN SAAT ANGGOTA KELUARGA MENINGGAL DUNIA

Rokat is a tradition of the Madurese people that is still sympathetic and is still being preserved. Rokat is a cultural and religious assimilation that makes researchers interested in exploring it. The research method used is qualitative with a phenomenological type. The data collection methods used were 1) interviews, 2) observation, and 3 documentation analysis, while the research informants were 1) religious leaders, 2) community leaders, and the community. The results of the research show that the implementation of rokat belief in society is as follows: a) rokat belioneh is a salvation activity carried out when a family member dies, b) rokat belioneh is carried out to get closer to Allah SWT, c) rokat belioneh is carried out with several stage (preparation and implementation). Meanwhile, related to the views of the Pamekasan people regarding the rokat bhelioneh tradition when a family member dies, they are: a) rokat bhelioneh is a culture that does not conflict with Islamic teachings. b) Rokat bhelioneh is a tradition carried out to gain approval and mercy from Allah SWT, c) Rokat bhelioneh is carried out to eliminate sadness due to being abandoned by loved ones and aims to obtain the safety of wealth and health from all forms of danger that threatens. The applications of this research activity are 1) the importance of local traditions in dealing with death, 2) the role of family and community in the mourning process, 3) values ​​of belief and spirituality, 4) the maintenance and transmission of traditions and culture.

Exploring the thermoluminescence characteristics of smartphone screen safety glasses for retrospective dosimetry applications

In clinical settings, standard dosimeters might miss radiation mishaps. Retrospective dosimeters could help to track personnel (such as patients and other staff who don't wear dosimeters) exceeding safe limits and assess long-term exposure trends. This study has investigated key thermoluminescence (TL) dosimetric characteristics, including the glow curve structure, dose-response, energy dependence, sensitivity and fading of various safety glasses that are used as screen protectors of smartphones subjected to photon irradiation. Among the studied glasses, the HD Anti-Peep safety glass for iPhone has been found to exhibit a linear dose-response with a regression coefficient of 99% within the dose range of 2–10 Gy. Moreover, all the safety glasses showed independence with respect to photon energy of 6 MV and 10 MV. The TL glow curves of the samples showed a broad glow peak between 125 °C and 325 °C at 10 Gy. The TL kinetic parameters of the safety glasses were also studied by analyzing the glow curves using the peak shape and initial rise method. The geometric factor (μg) is found to be within the range of 0.43–0.53, which indicates the suitability of applying Chen's general-order formula to calculate the kinetic parameters such as activation energy, frequency factor and trap lifetime. The activation energy (E) and frequency factor (s) are found in the range of 0.31–0.54 eV and 4.55 × 103 to 2.12 × 106 s−1 respectively obtained via the peak shape method. The relatively long trap lifetime and observed thermoluminescence features indicate that the HD Anti-Peep safety glass offers a better option to estimate dose retrospectively to ensure the safety of human health.

The impact of regulatory workplace safety inspections on workers' compensation claim rates.

Studies on the impact of workplace safety inspections on work injuries have found mixed effectiveness. Most studies are from the United States, examining Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulatory inspections in manufacturing firms with more than 10 employees. This study examines whether regulatory inspections in Alberta, Canada, result in reductions in workers' compensation claims rates for inspected firms relative to comparable non-inspected firms. Firm and claim-level data from the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta were linked with regulatory enforcement data from the Government of Alberta for construction, manufacturing, and transportation firms with at least one full-time employee for 37 consecutive months. A matched difference-in-differences study design was used to estimate changes in lost-time claim rates for work-related injuries and musculoskeletal diseases of inspected and comparable non-inspected firms between the year pre-inspection and 2 years, post-inspection, controlling for firm-level characteristics. Inspections were not effective in reducing firm-level claim rates, with the exception of transportation firms with more than one inspection experiencing a 28% decrease in their claim rate in the second year post-inspection, relative to the change in non-inspected firms. In construction, inspected firms experienced a 12% increase in their claim rate in the first year post-inspection. No effect was observed in the manufacturing sector. Regulatory workplace safety inspections in Alberta generally do not result in greater reductions in firm-level claim rates in the construction, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Inspections alone may not be sufficient to induce compliance or hazard management changes that lead to reductions in firm-level injuries.