Assessing Workplace Health and Safety Strategies, Trends, and Barriers through a Statewide Worksite Survey.

ABSTRACT: Chronic diseases have added to the economic burden of the U.S. healthcare system. Most Americans spend most of their waking time at work, thereby, presenting employers with an opportunity to protect and promote health. The purpose of this study was to assess the implementation of workplace health governance and safety strategies among worksites in the State of Nebraska, over time and by industry sector using a randomized survey. Weighted percentages were compared by year, industry sector, and worksite size. Over the three study periods, 4784 responses were collected from worksite representatives. Adoption of workplace health governance and planning strategies increased over time and significantly varied across industry sector groups. Organizational safety policies varied by industry sector

SUBMITTER: Sedani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6678341 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature