Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of worksite-based interventions in increasing the use of safety belts among employees. Search Strategies: Using the Cochrane Collaboration search strategy, we searched in electronic databases, review articles, U.S. government documents, and reports of research agencies. Selection Criteria: Studies had to be evaluations of worksite-based interventions with a clear description of the program. The outcomes evaluated were the percentage of drivers using their safety belts before and after the intervention and (when possible) after a follow-up period. Safety belt use had to be measured in an objective manner, and a comparison group was necessary. Results: Forty-eight interventions met the selection criteria. All interventions increased safety belt use among employees, and in 16 the increases were significant (p
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 11-22 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | American Journal of Preventive Medicine |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 4 SUPPL. 1 |
State | Published - May 2000 |
Keywords
- Accident prevention
- Injury prevention
- Intervention studies
- Review literature
- Seatbelts
- Workplace
- Wounds and injuries
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health