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Citation

Torp S, Moen BE. Appl. Ergon. 2006; 37(6): 775-783.

Affiliation

Faculty of Health Science, Centre for Health Promotion in Settings, Vestfold University College, P.O. Box 2243, N-3103 Tønsberg, Norway.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.apergo.2005.11.005

PMID

16380071

Abstract

According to Norway's Internal Control Regulation, all companies are required to have an occupational health and safety (H&S) management system. This study investigated the effects of implementing or improving occupational H&S management on the work environment, H&S-related behaviour and musculoskeletal health of workers in small and medium-sized companies. A one-year prospective cohort study, using self-administered questionnaires, was performed among the managers and blue-collar workers in 226 motor vehicle repair garages. Out of 1559 workers that responded at baseline 721 workers could be identified at follow-up. These 721 workers were included in the study. The workers in companies with improved H&S management from baseline to follow-up reported increased satisfaction with the H&S activities at the garage; improved support from management and colleagues; improved health-related support and control; and increased participation in H&S activities.


Language: en

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