@article{ref1,
title="Fall hazard control observed on residential construction sites",
journal="American journal of industrial medicine",
year="2009",
author="Kaskutas, Vicki and Dale, Ann Marie and Nolan, James and Patterson, Dennis and Lipscomb, Hester J. and Evanoff, Bradley",
volume="52",
number="6",
pages="491 - 499",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Falls are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the construction industry. This study measured fall hazards at residential construction sites. METHODS: Trained carpenters administered the St. Louis Audit of Fall Risks and interviewed carpenters. The prevalence of fall prevention practices meeting safety criteria was counted and correlations explored. RESULTS: We identified a high prevalence of fall hazards at the 197 residential sites audited. Roof sheathing met safety criteria most consistently (81%) and truss setting least consistently (28%). Use of personal fall arrest and monitoring of unguarded floor openings were rare. Safer performance on several scales was correlated. Construction sites of large-sized contractors were generally safer than smaller contractors. Apprentice carpenters were less familiar with their employers' fall prevention plan than experienced workers. CONCLUSIONS: Safety could be improved with consistent use of recognized fall prevention practices at residential construction sites. <p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0271-3586",
doi="10.1002/ajim.20698",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajim.20698"
}