Denna studies syfte är att undersöka hur träarbetare verksamma inom bygg- ochanläggningssektorn i stockholmsregionen upplever sin egen kompetens samt vilkafaktorer som kan påverka möjligheten till kompetensutveckling inom arbetet.Dataunderlaget till denna kvalitativa studie har samlats in via semistruktureradeintervjuer med åtta träarbetare. För at...
The importance of wood as feedstock has been such, that its trade and manipulation has been object of regulation by governments. The autonomous government of Barcelona, the Consell de Cent, kept a record of this regulation in the various types of municipal documentation: ordinances, deliberations, clavaris books, racionals dispatch notes and buildi...
Published in Contact dermatitis
Construction workers are a known risk group for occupational skin disease (OSD). To study diagnoses and causes of OSD in construction workers in the Finnish Register of Occupational Diseases (FROD) 2005-2016. We searched the FROD for dermatological cases in (a) construction-related occupations defined by the International Standard Classification of...
La ville de Metz détient une collection exceptionnelle de plafonds peints médiévaux réalisés entre le XIIIe siècle et le XVe siècle. Malgré les ensembles détruits, lacunaires, disparus ou encore méconnus, vingt-sept plafonds ont fait l’objet de cette recherche. Leur étude a permis de suivre l’évolution artistique et d’appréhender les styles de déco...
Published in Journal of neurosciences in rural practice
There is no information on the prevalence of symptoms related to neurotoxicity among carpenters working in underserved populations. To assess the magnitude of the problem, we conducted a population-based study in Atahualpa, a rural Ecuadorian village, where most men work as carpenters under poor safety conditions. All men aged 40-75 years living in...
Published in American journal of industrial medicine
A combination of factors likely account for the patterns observed over time and across worker characteristics. Drywall installers are an intervention priority.
Published in American journal of industrial medicine
Significant progress has been made in reducing WC payments associated with FFH in this cohort particularly through 1996; primary gains reflect reduction in frequency of falls. FFH that occur remain costly.
Published in New solutions : a journal of environmental and occupational health policy : NS
Pneumatic nail guns are ubiquitous at residential construction sites across the United States. These tools are noted for the traumatic injuries that can occur from their operation. Different trigger mechanisms on these tools are associated with different levels of risk. Residential building subcontractors and workers, both native-born and immigrant...
Published in American journal of industrial medicine
Falls are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the construction industry. This study measured fall hazards at residential construction sites. Trained carpenters administered the St. Louis Audit of Fall Risks and interviewed carpenters. The prevalence of fall prevention practices meeting safety criteria was counted and correlations explored...
Published in International journal of occupational and environmental health
We describe the development and pilot testing of the St. Louis Assessment of Fall Risks, a worksite audit to assess fall prevention safety practices on residential construction sites. Surveillance data and feedback from carpenters and safety instructors regarding work tasks associated with falls from heights were used to develop the audit instrumen...
