Citation

Anger WK, Kyler-Yano J, Vaughn K, Wipfli B, Olson R, Blanco M. J. Occup. Environ. Med. 2018; 60(8): 700-709.

Affiliation

Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (Dr Anger, Kyler-Yano, Vaughn, Dr Wipfli, Dr Olson, Blanco), Department of Psychology, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon (Kyler-Yano), and School of Community Health, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon (Dr Wipfli).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/JOM.0000000000001290

PMID

29389813

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 14-week Total Worker Health (TWH) intervention designed for construction crews.

METHODS: Supervisors (n = 22) completed computer-based training and self-monitoring activities on team building, work-life balance, and reinforcing targeted behaviors. Supervisors and workers (n = 13) also completed scripted safety and health education in small groups with practice activities.

RESULTS: The intervention led to significant (P < 0.05) improvements in family-supportive supervisory behaviors (d = 0.72). Additional significant improvements included reported frequency of exercising 30 minutes/day and muscle toning exercise (d = 0.50 and 0.59), family and coworker healthy diet support (d = 0.53 and 0.59), team cohesion (d = 0.38), reduced sugary snacks and drinks (d = 0.46 and d = 0.46), sleep duration (d = 0.38), and objectively-measured systolic blood pressure (d = 0.27).

CONCLUSION: A TWH intervention tailored for construction crews can simultaneously improve safety, health, and well-being.

Language: en