Checklist Model to Improve Work Practices in Small-Scale Demolition Operations with Silica Dust Exposures

Custodio Muianga, Carol Rice, Thomas Lentz, James Lockey, Richard Niemeier and Paul Succop
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Custodio Muianga: Department of Environmental Health, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, 3223 Eden Ave., Kettering Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
Carol Rice: Department of Environmental Health, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, 3223 Eden Ave., Kettering Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
Thomas Lentz: Education and Information Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), CDC, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA
James Lockey: Department of Environmental Health, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, 3223 Eden Ave., Kettering Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
Richard Niemeier: Education and Information Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), CDC, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA
Paul Succop: Department of Environmental Health, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, 3223 Eden Ave., Kettering Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA

IJERPH, 2012, vol. 9, issue 2, 1-19

Abstract: A systematic approach was developed to review, revise and adapt existing exposure control guidance used in developed countries for use in developing countries. One-page employee and multiple-page supervisor guidance sheets were adapted from existing documents using a logic framework and workers were trained to use the information to improve work practices. Interactive, hands-on training was delivered to 26 workers at five small-scale demolition projects in Maputo City, Mozambique, and evaluated. A pre-and-post walkthrough survey used by trained observers documented work practice changes. Worker feedback indicated that the training was effective and useful. Workers acquired knowledge (84% increase, p p

Keywords: work practices; construction sector; dust exposure controls; Mozambique (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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