TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Comparison of risk factors for falls from height between commercial and residential roofers
JO  - Journal of safety research
A1  - Sa, Jaesin
A1  - Seo, Dong-Chul
A1  - Choi, Sang D.
SP  - 1
EP  - 6
VL  - 40
IS  - 1
N2  - INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this investigation was to compare commercial roofers and residential roofers in terms of their behaviors, beliefs, working conditions, and attitudes toward the use of fall protection devices, which could lead to fall accidents. METHODS: A cross-sectional sample of 252 roofers participated in the survey in the Midwest (Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa). RESULTS: Residential roofers were more likely to fall (adjusted prevalence ratio=1.57, 95% CI=0.86, 2.27) than commercial roofers. Existence of fall protection programs, enforcement of fall protection device use, actual use of fall protection devices, work type, company size, and race/ethnicity were significantly associated with fall accidents. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY: This study adds insight into fall accidents from roofs in the construction industry and provides industry-specific cautions against fall accidents that can be reflected in regulatory agency implementation.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-4375
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2008.10.010
ID  - ref1
ER  -