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Liu M, Xu Z. Research on urban path selection of construction vehicles based on bi-objective optimization. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275678. [PMID: 36201516 PMCID: PMC9536627 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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With the implementation of urban central rail transit and old city reconstruction projects, construction vehicles frequently enter and depart the urban area. And because of its large volume and other characteristics, it increases the risk probability and severity of urban traffic accidents. This study takes the transportation path selection of construction vehicles as the breakthrough point, weighs the transportation efficiency and safety of construction vehicles, establishes a bi-objective optimization model, involving constraints such as height limit, weight limit, speed limit, direction limit and traffic limit and uses genetic algorithm to solve it. Finally, through case analysis, the user preference is adjusted to conduct functional test and description of the model. The results indicate that the model has the function of transportation vehicle path optimization. In the meantime, compared with the safest route, the time-consuming of the optimal route decreases by 16% and the risk increases by 7.4%, while the time-consuming of it increases by 5% and the risk decreases by 15.4% compared with the shortest route. Moreover, the corresponding coefficients of time-consuming and safety preference can reach about 0.65, and the relevant stakeholders have high acceptance of the route. Further improvement of construction vehicle management mechanism based on path optimization is one of the limited ways to effectively improve the current situation of construction vehicle management.
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- Mengkai Liu
- Evergrande School of Management, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Evergrande School of Management, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Scholl LS, Thiese MS, Handy R. Incidence of Workers' Compensation Claims in Opioid-Using Truck Drivers. J Occup Environ Med 2022; 64:314-319. [PMID: 34723912 PMCID: PMC9038602 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study examines the relationship between opioid use prevalence and subsequent filing of workers' compensation claims. METHODS A retrospective cohort study design was utilized to examine data from drivers' initial commercial driver medical exam, employment data, and workers' compensation claims data. RESULTS Data from 57,733 over 7 years were analyzed. Drivers who reported opioid use at their initial medical exam visit filed subsequent workers' compensation claims 1.81 times sooner (P = 0.0001; 95% CI 1.34, 2.44) than drivers who did not report opioid use at their CDME when controlling for age, gender, BMI, and diastolic blood pressure. CONCLUSIONS These findings provide information that may aid in improving regulations to control for incidents, training programs to inform professional drivers of factors that increase accident risk and educating prescribers about increased risks of injury among opioid-using drivers.
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- Lindsay S. Scholl
- Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational & Environment Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah, 250 East 200 South, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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- Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational & Environment Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah, 250 East 200 South, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, 375 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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Khadka A, Gautam P, Joshi E, Pilkington P, Parkin J, Joshi SK, Mytton J. Road safety and heavy goods vehicle driving in LMICs: Qualitative evidence from Nepal. JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT & HEALTH 2021; 23:101247. [PMID: 34976734 PMCID: PMC8683746 DOI: 10.1016/j.jth.2021.101247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Heavy goods vehicle drivers are an influential driving population in Nepal, with over 90% of goods in the country are transported by road. Due to the time spent on the road, drivers have long periods of exposure to the risk of crash involvement. The study explores the perceptions and experiences of heavy goods vehicle drivers and representatives from their professional association regarding road danger. METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews with fifteen heavy goods vehicle drivers regularly driving on the East-West highway of Makwanpur District, Nepal. A focus group was conducted with eleven members from a major transportation entrepreneur's association in Nepal. The focus group and interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, translated, and analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Four themes were developed- assumptions of blame; perceptions of safety culture in the trucking industry; influence of road infrastructure; and behaviours of road users. The road and traffic environment, enforcement, and the safety culture in the heavy vehicle industry not only influenced the attitudes of the road users towards traffic safety but also legitimized and encouraged behaviours that affect safety. General and industry-related road safety improvements suggested by participants included: making provision for heavy good vehicles parking areas, separating the highway with a median strip, improving crash investigation capacity, conducting road safety awareness and training programs, strictly enforcing the speed limit and laws about driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, and formulating strategies to create a safe, supportive working environment in the heavy vehicle industry. CONCLUSION Heavy goods vehicle drivers and members of the professional association can provide rich information regarding the barriers and facilitators of road risk in Nepal. Their perceptions and opinions can contribute to devising interventions at individual, societal, organizational, and governmental levels, and inform efforts to develop a positive safety culture within the heavy vehicle transport industry.
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- Anish Khadka
- Nepal Injury Research Centre, Kathmandu Medical College Public Limited, Bhaktapur, Nepal
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- Nepal Injury Research Centre, Kathmandu Medical College Public Limited, Bhaktapur, Nepal
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- Nepal Injury Research Centre, Kathmandu Medical College Public Limited, Bhaktapur, Nepal
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- Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Transport and Society, Faculty of Environment and Technology, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Nepal Injury Research Centre, Kathmandu Medical College Public Limited, Bhaktapur, Nepal
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- Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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French MT, Gumus G. Death on the job: The Great Recession and work-related traffic fatalities. Soc Sci Med 2021; 280:113979. [PMID: 34022584 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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In light of recent discussions about shifting employees from traditional workplaces to virtual employment, we are motivated by the question of whether this phenomenon will end up saving lives even in the absence of an infectious disease outbreak. Motor vehicle incidents are the leading cause of work-related fatalities in the US, killing more than 1200 workers each year, which make up about a quarter of all work-related deaths. Not only are motor vehicle crashes the top killer at work, but economic expansions can further increase occupational and traffic deaths as they both tend to be procyclical. In this paper, we examine the effects of business cycles on traffic fatalities in the US with a special focus on work-related deaths. Specifically, we implement a longitudinal design across all 50 states by compiling quarterly data for 2004-2012 and consider macroeconomic fluctuations around the Great Recession. Our findings show that traffic deaths during prosperous times are not solely due to an increase in risky behaviors such as drunk driving, but directly related to work. Given the highly preventable nature of traffic crashes, policy makers, public health advocates, and employers can develop effective strategies, including remote work arrangements, to improve both occupational and traffic safety.
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- Michael T French
- University of Miami, Miami Herbert Business School, Department of Health Management and Policy, USA.
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- Department of Management Programs, Florida Atlantic University, USA; IZA, Bonn, Germany.
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Kashani M, Karamali F, Akbari H, Saberi H, Dehdashti A, Ziloochi M, Behzadi M. Dangerous driving behaviors among professional drivers of Kashan. INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF HEALTH SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/iahs.iahs_74_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Combs B, Heaton K, Raju D, Vance DE, Sieber WK. A Descriptive Study of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Long-Haul Truck Drivers: A NIOSH National Survey. Workplace Health Saf 2018; 66:475-481. [PMID: 29502497 DOI: 10.1177/2165079917750935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Long-haul truck drivers are significantly affected by musculoskeletal injuries with incidence rates 3.5 times higher than the national average. Yet, little is known about injuries that affect long-haul trucks drivers. In 2010, interviewers collected data from 1,265 long-haul truck drivers at 32 truck stops across the United States. These surveys were analyzed to describe all self-reported musculoskeletal injuries. Injuries to the arm (26.3%) and back (21.1%) were the two areas most reported in the survey. Musculoskeletal injuries were most often caused by falls (38.9%) and contact with an object or equipment (33.7%) resulting most commonly in sprains/strains (60%). This large scale survey highlights the significance of musculoskeletal injuries in long-haul truck drivers and suggests the need to develop interventions to prevent injuries and improve recovery once injuries occur.
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- 1 University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Boini S, Colin R, Grzebyk M. Effect of occupational safety and health education received during schooling on the incidence of workplace injuries in the first 2 years of occupational life: a prospective study. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e015100. [PMID: 28720614 PMCID: PMC5541451 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the effect of occupational safety and health (OSH) education during formal schooling on the incidence of workplace injuries (WIs) in young people starting their careers. We hypothesised that young people who had received OSH education during their schooling would have fewer WIs than those who received no OSH education. Secondary objectives focused on the effect of 'first aid at work' training during schooling and the conditions encountered on arrival in the company (occupational hazard information, safety training and job task training) on WI occurrence. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. PARTICIPANTS From 2009 to 2012, French apprentices and students at the end of their schooling and starting their careers were included. OUTCOMES Occurrence of WIs. METHODS At the time of inclusion, information about school courses and personal characteristics were collected, and subsequent half-yearly contacts gathered information relating to work and personal data. During the 2-year follow-up, WIs were directly reported by participants and were identified by searching the French National Health Insurance Funds' databases listing compulsory WI declarations. RESULTS 755 participants reported holding 1290 jobs. During follow-up, 158 WIs were identified, corresponding to an incident rate of 0.12 (0.10 to 0.14) WIs per full-time worker. Subjects who reported having received OSH education at school had two times less WIs than those declaring not having received OSH education (incidence rate ratio (IRR) 0.51, 0.00 to 0.98). A lower WI risk was observed for participants who received the 'first aid at work' training (IRR=0.68, 0.00 to 0.98). The conditions on arrival in company were not associated with WIs occurrence. CONCLUSION In France, the OSH education provided to apprentices and students is mostly broader than the specific risks related to future jobs. Our results highlight the advantages of reinforcing this approach.
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- Stephanie Boini
- Department of Occupational Epidemiology, INRS, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Occupational Epidemiology, INRS, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Occupational Epidemiology, INRS, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Karimi Moonaghi H, Ranjbar H, Heydari A, Scurlock-Evans L. Truck Drivers' Experiences and Perspectives Regarding Factors Influencing Traffic Accidents: A Qualitative Study. Workplace Health Saf 2015; 63:342-9. [PMID: 26063235 DOI: 10.1177/2165079915576934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Traffic accidents are a major public health problem, leading to death and disability. Although pertinent studies have been conducted, little data are available in Iran. This study explored the experiences of truck drivers and their perspectives regarding factors contributing to traffic accidents. Eighteen truck drivers, purposively sampled, participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. A main theme, lack of ability to control stress, emerged as a factor influencing the incidence of traffic accidents. This main theme was found to have three subthemes: poor organization of the job, lack of workplace facilities and proper equipment, and unsupportive environment. Although several factors were found to contribute to traffic accidents, their effects were not independent, and all were considered significant. Identifying factors that contribute to traffic accidents requires a systematic and holistic approach. Findings could be used by the transportation industry and community health centers to prevent traffic accidents.
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- Hossein Karimi Moonaghi
- Evidence-Based Caring Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery
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- Evidence-Based Caring Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
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Chen GX, Amandus HE, Wu N. Occupational fatalities among driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the United States, 2003-2008. Am J Ind Med 2014; 57:800-9. [PMID: 24811905 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study provides a national profile of occupational fatalities among truck drivers and driver-sales workers. METHODS Data from the 2003-2008 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries were used. Cases were extracted specifically for occupational subcategories included in the Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers occupational category: Driver/Sales Workers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, and Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers. RESULTS In 2003-2008, the group Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers had 5,568 occupational fatalities, representing 17% of all occupational fatalities in the United States. The majority of these fatalities were in the subgroup Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (85%) and due to transportation incidents (80%). Older and male drivers had higher fatality rates than their counterparts. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest a need for targeted interventions to reduce highway fatalities among heavy truck drivers. Better employment data are needed to separate the three occupational subcategories by worker characteristic and employment history for use in research and prevention efforts.
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- Guang X. Chen
- Division of Safety Research; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Morgantown West Virginia
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- Division of Safety Research; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Morgantown West Virginia
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- Division of Safety Research; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Morgantown West Virginia
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Smith CK, Williams J. Work related injuries in Washington State's Trucking Industry, by industry sector and occupation. ACCIDENT; ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION 2014; 65:63-71. [PMID: 24440505 DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2013.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2013] [Revised: 12/17/2013] [Accepted: 12/18/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The trucking industry continues to have some of the highest work-related injury and illness rates and costs of any industry in the United States. Until recently, little focus has been placed on addressing non-motor vehicle collision related injuries within the trucking industry. Drivers are exposed to multiple physical risk factors that contribute to occupational injuries in order to complete their job duties, such as loading/unloading freight, decoupling trailers, strapping down loads and ingress and egress from the cab and trailer. About one-fourth of all truck driver injuries in the United States are related to slips, trips, and falls near the truck. PURPOSE The purpose of this descriptive study is to report on recent injuries in the trucking industry in Washington State. Data are presented by occupation and industry sector, in order to better understand the magnitude of specific injuries in terms of time-loss days and workers' compensation costs. METHODS All accepted, compensable (time-loss) claims from 2005 to 2010 within the trucking industry in Washington State were reviewed. Counts, rates, median and quartile data are presented. Logistic regression models are presented to identify factors associated with more severe claims. RESULTS Non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders of the neck, back and upper extremities are the most frequent injuries across all industry sectors and occupations in the trucking industry. Vehicle related claims had the highest median costs and time loss days and Courier and Messenger claims had the highest risk for higher time loss claims. Injuries varied substantially by sector and within sectors by occupation. CONCLUSION It is important to review work-related injuries within the trucking industry by sector and occupation in order to maximize limited resources for injury prevention within this important sector.
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- Caroline K Smith
- Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP) Program, PO Box 44330, Olympia, WA 98501-4330, USA.
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- Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP) Program, PO Box 44330, Olympia, WA 98501-4330, USA.
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Duke J, Guest M, Boggess M. Age-related safety in professional heavy vehicle drivers: a literature review. ACCIDENT; ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION 2010; 42:364-371. [PMID: 20159055 DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2009.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2009] [Revised: 05/28/2009] [Accepted: 09/30/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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UNLABELLED With Australia facing a looming shortage of heavy vehicle drivers the question is raised as to whether it is desirable or prudent to encourage older professional heavy vehicle drivers to remain in the transport sector for longer, particularly those of heavy vehicles or recruit drivers of a younger age. AIM To review age-related safety and identify other factors that contribute to accidents experienced by heavy vehicle drivers. METHODS A search was conducted of national and international peer-reviewed literature in the following databases: MedLine, Embase, Cinahl, PsychInfo and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety. A manual search was performed to obtain relevant articles within selected journals. RESULTS A limited number of studies reported age-specific accident rates for heavy vehicles for the spectrum of driver age that included drivers younger than 27 years and those over 60 years of age. Heavy vehicle drivers younger than 27 years of age demonstrated higher rates of accident/fatality involvement which decline and plateau until the age of 63 years where increased rates were again observed. Other contributing factors to heavy vehicle accidents include: long hours and subsequent sleepiness and fatigue, employer safety culture, vehicle configuration particularly multiple trailers, urbanisation and road classification. CONCLUSIONS Drivers of heavy vehicles are over-involved until age 27 years however a characteristic 'U' shaped curve indicates a higher risk of accident involvement for both younger and older drivers. More detailed analyses of "at-fault" involvement and inability to avert an accident and other factors that contribute to accidents across the ages of heavy vehicle drivers may give further clarification to the degree of safety of both younger and older commercial heavy vehicle drivers.
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- Janine Duke
- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University of Technology, WA, Australia
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Burt CDB, Stevenson RJ. The relationship between recruitment processes, familiarity, trust, perceived risk and safety. JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH 2009; 40:365-369. [PMID: 19932317 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2009.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2009] [Revised: 06/10/2009] [Accepted: 08/24/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND METHOD Participants' perceptions of the safety-related aspects of their organization's recruitment processes were examined, as were their perceptions of safety aspects associated with new recruits. RESULTS One hundred and fifty-four professional fire fighters indicated the trust they held in the safety-related aspects of their organizations' selection and pre-start training. Perceived trust in pre-start training was negatively correlated (r=-.24, p<.01) with the risk associated with new recruits, and positively correlated (r=.50, p<.01) with ratings of trust in recruits to immediately work safely. Furthermore, trust in recruits to immediately work safely was negatively correlated (r=-.21, p<.01) with crews' safety behavior toward recruits. CONCLUSIONS These results are interpreted as particularly dangerous for workers, as new recruits lack familiarity with aspects of their new workplace that cannot be addressed by either selection or pre-start training, making them a risk. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY Organizations should actively identify new recruits, and encourage existing team members not to immediately trust new recruits to work safely.
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- Christopher D B Burt
- Department of Psychology, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Morad Y, Barkana Y, Zadok D, Hartstein M, Pras E, Bar-Dayan Y. Ocular parameters as an objective tool for the assessment of truck drivers fatigue. ACCIDENT; ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION 2009; 41:856-860. [PMID: 19540976 DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2009.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2008] [Revised: 03/25/2009] [Accepted: 04/06/2009] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Ocular parameters are influenced by sleep derivation and the use of chemical substances which are two major causes for traffic accidents. We assessed the use of these parameters as an objective screening tool for a driver's fitness for duty. Pupillary diameter, pupil reaction to light and saccadic velocity were measured in 29 army truck drivers every morning for two months and compared to baseline measurements taken while the subjects were alert. An index which expressed the difference between study and baseline measurements was calculated, and drivers with significant deviation from baseline were disqualified and interviewed. Non-disqualified drivers served as controls. Twenty-nine percent of disqualified drivers reported sleeping less than the minimum of 7h required by army regulations compared with 8% of control drivers (p=0.01). Disqualified drivers had worse sleep quality the night before the test (Groningen Sleep Quality Scale, p=0.03) and incurred more accidents per driving day during their service (0.023 vs. 0.015 accidents/day, p=0.03). Two disqualified drivers admitted to using alcohol or sleeping pills. Thus, these ocular parameters may serve as a screening tool for drivers that are at high risk for driving. Drivers who were disqualified even once, tend to be involved in more motor vehicle accidents than their peers.
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- Yair Morad
- Department of Ophthalmology, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Zrifin 73000, Israel.
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Rosenbloom T, Eldror E, Shahar A. Approaches of truck drivers and non-truck drivers toward reckless on-road behavior. ACCIDENT; ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION 2009; 41:723-728. [PMID: 19540960 DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2009.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2008] [Revised: 02/04/2009] [Accepted: 03/23/2009] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The purpose of the study was to compare the reported approaches of truck drivers to those of non-truck drivers toward reckless on-road behaviors. One hundred and sixty-seven adult males, including 70 non-truck drivers, completed the questionnaires voluntarily. The truck drivers were employees of a concrete manufacturing company working at various company plants throughout Israel. Seventy were professional mixer truckers and 27 were tip-truckers. The participants completed the Reckless Driving Self-Report Scale based on Taubman Ben-Ari et al. [Taubman Ben-Ari, O., Florian, V., Mikulincer, M., 1999. The impact of mortality salience on reckless driving: a test of terror management mechanisms. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 76, 35-45], adapted for truck drivers for this study. It was expected that non-professional, as compared to professional (truck) drivers, would be more permissive regarding reckless driving, since driving risks are less prominent in their daily driving experience. An ANOVA performed on mean reckless-driving scores yielded significant results. The post hoc Schéffe test indicated significantly higher reckless-driving scores for automobile drivers as compared to both mixer-truck driver scores and tip-truck driver scores. In addition, the reckless-driving scores for mixer-truck drivers were significantly higher than the tip-truck driver scores. We discuss various explanations for the findings and consider possible implications for training strategies in organizations as well as for media campaigns focused on mutual safe road use of truck drivers and private vehicle drivers.
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- Tova Rosenbloom
- The Phoenix Road Safety Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies of Social Sciences, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 52900, Israel.
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Beauvais J, Gravel S, Patry L. Analyse lexicologique des déclarations des travailleurs victimes d’accidents du travail. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1775-8785(07)88917-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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