@article{ref1,
title="The effects of occupational health and safety management on work environment and health: A prospective study",
journal="Applied ergonomics",
year="2006",
author="Torp, Steffen and Moen, Bente E.",
volume="37",
number="6",
pages="775-783",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0003-6870",
doi="10.1016/j.apergo.2005.11.005",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2005.11.005"
}