@article{ref1,
title="The collision auto repair safety study (CARSS): A health and safety intervention",
journal="American journal of industrial medicine",
year="2014",
author="Parker, David L. and Bejan, Anca and Brosseau, Lisa M. and Skan, Maryellen and Xi, Min",
volume="58",
number="1",
pages="88-100",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Collision repair employs approximately 205,500 people in 33,400 shops. Workers are exposed to a diverse array of chemical, physical, and ergonomic hazards. <br><br>METHODS: CARSS was based on a random and purposeful sample. Baseline and one baseline and one-year evaluations consisted of 92 questions addressing issues, such as Right-to-Know, fire protection, painting-related hazards, ergonomics, electrical safety, and personal protective equipment. Owners received a report and selected at least 30% of items found deficient for remediation. In-person and web-based services were provided. <br><br>RESULTS: Forty-nine shops were evaluated at baseline and 45 at follow-up. At baseline, 54% of items were present. This improved to 71% at follow-up (P < 0.0001). Respiratory protection improved 37% (P < 0.0001) and Right-to-Know training increased 30% (P < 0.0001). Owners completed 61% of items they selected for remediation. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Small businesses' interventions should address the lack of personnel and administrative infrastructure. Tailored information regarding hazards and easy-to-use training and administrative programs overcome many barriers to improvement. Am. J. Ind. Med. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0271-3586",
doi="10.1002/ajim.22377",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajim.22377"
}