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Western State Hospital (WSH) consists of three programs, Center for Forensic Services (CFS), Center for Adult Services (CAS), and Center for Older Adult Services (COAS) on a campus in Lakewood, Washington. Approximately 1,947 staff work at the Hospital. « Less
Washington — Other — 1/1/2009 — 1 Views
An ergonomics evaluation study was conducted for Washington State Department of Labor and Industries' Bill Processing Unit. « Less
Washington — Technical Report — 1/1/2009 — 1 Views
Six different methods to calculate the Strain Index (SI) scores for jobs with multiple forces/tasks were developed. Exposure data of 733 subjects from 12 different worksites were used to calculate these SI scores. Results show that using different SI computation methods could result in different SI scores, hence different risk level classifications. However, some simpler methods generated SI scores were comparable to the more complicated composite SI method. « Less
Washington — Journal Article — 1/1/2009 — 1 Views
In Washington State an ergonomics rule was adopted in 2000 that focused on primary prevention. The implementation process followed a 6-year phase-in schedule where employers came into compliance based upon their size and industry. In late 2003 the rule was repealed by an industry-funded voter initiative. More »Evaluating the implementation of this rule offers a unique opportunity to observe the general deterrent effect of a new public health regulation and to study how employers and workers responded to new requirements. « Less
Washington — Journal Article — 1/1/2009 — 1 Views
This paper examines the reliability of an observational tool used to assess the organization of work. The utility of the tool was assessed through inter-item correlations (Spearman coefficients), inter- and intra-rater reliability (kappa statistics), factor analysis (principal components) and internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's alpha). « Less
Washington — Journal Article — 1/1/2009 — 1 Views
Summary of fatal incident in which a carpenter falls 30 feet down an unguarded floor opening to an elevator shaft. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 12/30/2008 — 0 Views
Due to growing work-family demands, supervisors need to effectively exhibit family supportive supervisor behaviors (FSSB). Drawing on social support theory and using data from two samples of lower wage workers, the authors develop and validate a measure of FSSB, defined as behaviors exhibited by supervisors that are supportive of families. « Less
Washington — Journal Article — 12/22/2008 — 1 Views
TIRES publication from the Safety And Health Assessment And Research for Prevention -- SHARP -- program of the State Department of Labor & Industries. « Less
Washington — Multi-Media — 12/10/2008 — 1 Views
TIRES publication from the Safety And Health Assessment And Research for Prevention -- SHARP -- program of the State Department of Labor & Industries. « Less
Washington — Brochure — 12/9/2008 — 1 Views
Summary of fatal incident in which a laborer was struck by an excavator bucket, pinning him between bucket and trench wall. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 12/2/2008 — 0 Views