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{"title":"Daily motor vehicle traffic volume and other risk factors associated with road deaths in U.S. counties","authors":"Leon S. Robertson","doi":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.06.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2024.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Introduction:</em> Road death risk is often characterized as deaths per volume of traffic in geographic regions, the denominator in miles or kilometers supposedly indicative of the magnitude of risk exposure. This paper reports an examination of the differences in the predictive value of factors hypothesized to influence traffic volume and road death risk. <em>Method:</em> The association of 11 risk factors in U.S. counties during the first 7 months of 2020 was examined for consistency of predictions of road death and traffic volume measured by cell phone and vehicle location data. The study employed least squares regression for traffic volume and Poisson regression for deaths with the population as the offset variable. <em>Results:</em> The directions of the regression coefficients for traffic volume and odds of road deaths per population were opposite from one another for 9 of the 11 variables in the analysis of vehicle occupant deaths. Only the coefficients for maximum daily temperature and Saturday travel were in the same direction. The confidence intervals of three risk ratios for pedestrian deaths indicated low reliability but most of the predictor variables were opposite in association with traffic volume and odds of death. Although traffic volume plunged in the first weeks of the pandemic, the results for the months before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were similar. <em>Practical applications:</em> Traffic volume is an inverse risk factor for road deaths at the local level, likely the result of lower speeds on congested roads. Without the application of countermeasures aimed at reducing speed and other risk factors, the reduction of road congestion is likely to increase deaths.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Safety Research","volume":"90 ","pages":"Pages 43-47"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141323656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role of subjective risk perception and self-esteem in the relationship between sensation seeking and aberrant behaviors on the road: A moderated-moderation model","authors":"David Herrero-Fernández ,&nbsp;Smaranda R. Bogdan-Ganea ,&nbsp;Esther Setién-Suero ,&nbsp;Juan Luis Martín-Ayala","doi":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.06.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2024.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Introduction:</em> Road crashes are still one of the main causes of death around the world. Risky behavior has been proposed as one of the foremost predictors, with the theoretical framework of aberrant behavior emerging as a predominant approach for its examination. Sensation seeking has been pointed out as one of the main personality predictors of aberrant behavior. The current research aimed to investigate the moderated-moderation effect of both risk perception and self-esteem in the relationship between sensation seeking and aberrant behavior. <em>Method:</em> Two studies were conducted. The first study aimed to analyze the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Risk Perception Scale (RPS), a 10-item self-report to assess risk perception. A sample composed of 471 Spanish drivers (319 female, M_age = 29.75) completed the RPS. In the second study, a different sample of 236 Spanish drivers (129 female, M_age = 38.49) completed a set of self-reports aiming both to analyze the concurrent and divergent validity of the RPS, and to test the main moderated-moderation hypothesis. <em>Results:</em> With respect to the first study, the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) supported a 7-item version which fitted in a single reliable factor (α = .74). Regarding the second study, the results supported both the concurrent and divergent validity of the RPS. Likewise, it was verified the moderated-moderation effect in the case of ordinary violations (R² = .34), aggressive violations (R² = .20), and lapses (R² = .12). <em>Conclusions:</em> The RPS is a useful self-report to assess subjective risk perception in Spanish drivers. Both self-esteem and risk perception affect the relationship between sensation seeking and aberrant driving behavior. <em>Practical implications:</em> Intervention programs aiming to reduce aberrant driving behavior should be focused on reducing sensation seeking tendencies while simultaneously enhancing both risk perception skills and self-esteem.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Safety Research","volume":"90 ","pages":"Pages 31-42"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141314572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Barriers and facilitators to adopting safe farm-machine related behaviors: A focus group study exploring older farmers’ perspectives","authors":"Aswathi Surendran ,&nbsp;Jenny McSharry ,&nbsp;Oonagh Meade ,&nbsp;David Meredith ,&nbsp;John McNamara ,&nbsp;Francis Bligh ,&nbsp;Denis O’Hora","doi":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Background</em>: Tractors and quad bikes pose a significant risk of fatal injuries among farmers, particularly affecting older farmers. This study aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators to the adoption of machine related safety behaviors among older farmers in Irish farm settings. <em>Method:</em> Four focus groups were conducted via Zoom in February 2021. Nineteen Irish farmers from four farm types participated. The discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using an inductive, reflexive thematic analysis approach. The themes identified were then mapped to the COM-B (Capability-Opportunity-Motivation) model, providing a systematic theoretical basis for designing a future intervention to reduce machine-related accidents. <em>Results:</em> The analysis identified five inductive themes that encompassed both barriers and facilitators in farm safety practices: (1) Capability to manage competing responsibilities; (2) Characteristics of the farm and its work environment; (3) Availability and affordability of resources; (4) Prevailing sociocultural opportunities; and (5) Perceived likelihood and cost-benefit analysis in safety decision-making. These themes captured the complex interplay of capability, opportunity, and motivation in farmers’ decision-making processes. The study also revealed limitations in existing interventions, such as voluntary guidelines and educational methods, in effectively addressing these barriers. Conclusions: Farmers’ abilities (capability), prevailing sociocultural factors, resource availability (opportunity), and their perceived consequences and benefits (motivation) affect how safely they work with machines. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive, theory-driven approaches that consider the interplay of capability, opportunity, and motivational factors that may support or impede machine safety. Understanding the challenges faced by Irish farmers highlights potential strategies for safety intervention, and these strategies should be co-designed with farmers and attentive to the local context. <em>Practical applications:</em> The study provides a template for understanding farmers’ perspectives using the COM-B model. The findings can inform the development of theoretically informed intervention strategies based on the Behavior Change Wheel framework.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Safety Research","volume":"90 ","pages":"Pages 19-30"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022437524000628/pdfft?md5=ec7f0d8fc5087c793c1f360b2decac6b&pid=1-s2.0-S0022437524000628-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141313518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Beyond boundaries: The mechanisms by which host organizations’ safety climates impact on-site contractors’ safety and retention","authors":"Sunhee Lee ,&nbsp;Jin Lee ,&nbsp;Seohyun Ji ,&nbsp;Moana Sargent","doi":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Introduction</em>: Despite growing concerns over safety risks associated with on-site contractors in high-risk industries, little research has examined how host organizations affect their safety. Drawing from the open systems perspective, this study investigated the influence of host organizations’ safety climates on on-site contractor employees’ safety and job attitudes. <em>Method</em>: The study used multi-level structural equation modeling (MSEM) to test hypothesized relationships among variables with survey data collected from 1,720 employees of 68 on-site contractor organizations and 3,205 employees of six host organizations. <em>Results</em>: At the organization-level, host organizations’ safety climates were associated with their on-site contractor employees’ safety behaviors, job attitudes, and injuries, and these effects were mediated by the safety climate of the on-site contractor organizations. <em>Conclusions</em>: This study demonstrates that the safety climates of host organizations can extend to their on-site contractor organizations. Therefore, fostering a positive safety climate not only benefits the host organizations themselves but also creates a crucial environmental cue that shapes the safety climate and outcomes of on-site contractors. <em>Practical Applications</em>: Leading by example and fostering a positive safety climate within the organization are effective ways for a host organization to ensure the safety of its on-site contractors.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Safety Research","volume":"90 ","pages":"Pages 9-18"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141291257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between social vulnerability factors and homicide and suicide rates - United States, 2016 - 2020","authors":"Avital R. Wulz ,&nbsp;Gabrielle F. Miller ,&nbsp;Lindsay Hicks ,&nbsp;Amy F. Wolkin","doi":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Background:</em> Differences in social and environmental factors contribute to disparities in fatal injury rates. This study assessed the relationship between social vulnerability and homicide and suicide rates across United States counties. <em>Methods:</em> County-level age-adjusted homicide and suicide rates for 2016–2020 were linked with data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2020 Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), a dataset identifying socially vulnerable communities. We conducted negative binomial regressions to examine the association between SVI and homicide and suicide rates, overall and by Census region/division. We mapped county-level data for SVI and homicide and suicide rates in bivariate choropleth maps. <em>Results:</em> Overall SVI was associated with homicide rates across U.S. counties. While no association was found for overall SVI and suicide rates, Socioeconomic Status and Racial &amp; Ethnic Minority Status domains were associated. The geographic distribution of SVI and homicide and suicide rates varied spatially; notably, counties in the South had the greatest levels of social vulnerability and greatest homicide rates. <em>Conclusions:</em> Our findings demonstrate county-level social vulnerability is associated with homicide rates but may be more nuanced for suicide rates. A modified SVI for injury should include additional social and structural determinants and exclude variables not applicable to injuries. <em>Practical Applications:</em> This study combines the SVI with homicide and suicide data, enabling researchers to examine related social and environmental factors. Modifying the SVI to include relevant predictors could improve injury prevention strategies by prioritizing efforts in areas with high social vulnerability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Safety Research","volume":"90 ","pages":"Pages 1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141286565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Towards safer tower crane operations: An innovative knowledge-based decision support system for automated safety risk assessment","authors":"Haleh Sadeghi ,&nbsp;Xueqing Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Introduction:</em> Tower cranes are commonly employed in construction projects, despite presenting significant hazards to the workforce involved. <em>Method:</em> To address these safety concerns, a Knowledge-Based Decision-Support System for Safety Risk Assessment (KBDSS-SRA) has been developed. The system’s capacity to thoroughly evaluate associated risks is illustrated through its utilization in various construction endeavors. <em>Results:</em> The system accomplishes the following goals: (1) compiles essential risk factors specific to tower crane operations, (2) identifies critical safety risks that jeopardize worker well-being, (3) examines and assesses the identified safety risks, and (4) automates the labor-intensive and error-prone processes of safety risk assessment. The KBDSS-SRA assists safety management personnel in formulating well-grounded decisions and implementing effective measures to enhance the safety of tower crane operations. <em>Practical Applications:</em> This is facilitated by an advanced computerized tool that underscores the paramount significance of safety risks and suggests strategies for their future mitigation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Safety Research","volume":"90 ","pages":"Pages 272-294"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022437524000641/pdfft?md5=13011063ddd4fadaf168156b9ddd9736&pid=1-s2.0-S0022437524000641-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141397668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multigroup invariance of measure for angry drivers (MAD) scale using a representative sample of drivers in Australia","authors":"Amanda N. Stephens ,&nbsp;Rachel Crotty ,&nbsp;Steven Trawley ,&nbsp;Jennifer Oxley","doi":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Introduction:</em> Driver anger and aggression have been linked to crash involvement and injury outcomes. Improved road safety outcomes may be achieved through understanding the causes of driver anger, and interventions designed to reduce this anger or prevent it from becoming aggression. Scales to measure anger propensities will be an important tool in this work. The measure for angry drivers (MAD; <span>Stephens et al., 2019</span>) is a contemporary scale designed to measure tendencies for anger across three types of driving scenarios: perceived danger from others, travel delays, and hostility or aggression from other drivers. <em>Method:</em> This study aimed to validate MAD using a representative sample of Australian drivers, stratified across age, gender, and location. Participants completed a 10-minute online survey that included MAD, sought demographic information (age, gender, driving purpose, crash history), as well as the frequency of aggressive driving. Multigroup confirmatory factor analyses (MGCFA) assessed how stable the structure of the MAD was across drivers of different ages, gender, purposes for driving and those who do or do not display anger aggressively. MAD was invariant across all groups, showing that all drivers interpreted and responded to MAD in the same way. <em>Results:</em> A comparison of latent means showed anger tendencies were higher for men compared to women, for younger drivers compared to older drivers, and for those who drive mainly for work compared to those who mainly drive for other reasons. When controlling for driver factors, driving anger was associated with increased odds of being aggressive while driving. <em>Practical Applications</em>: Overall, this study demonstrated that MAD is an appropriate scale to measure anger tendencies and can be used to support interventions, and evaluation of interventions, to reduce anger and aggressive driving.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Safety Research","volume":"90 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022437524000768/pdfft?md5=abe0433884137e197ea6336c8573c704&pid=1-s2.0-S0022437524000768-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141275308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of exercise programs to reduce low back pain among nurses and nursing assistants: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Ni Luh Dwi Indrayani ,&nbsp;Chi-Yin Kao ,&nbsp;I Gede Putu Darma Suyasa ,&nbsp;Konara Mudiyanselage Sriyani Padmalatha ,&nbsp;Jer-Hao Chang ,&nbsp;Chi-Jane Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Introduction</em>: Nurses have a high prevalence of low back pain due to ergonomic hazards in healthcare workplaces. While exercise programs have been suggested as an intervention strategy, the effectiveness of low back pain programs has been inconsistent in the research literature. The purpose of study is to determine the effect of exercise programs to reduce low back pain among nursing staff. <em>Methods</em>: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted with five databases and systematically searched. Following the PRISMA guidelines, included studies evaluated low back pain relief among nurses or nursing assistants and described the exercise program. Two reviewers independently appraised, extracted, and synthesized all available studies. The study protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022359511). <em>Results</em>: A total of 296 articles with 1,355 nursing staff from nine countries were obtained. Nine randomized controlled trials with a moderate to low risk of bias quality were included. Exercise programs had a small but significant effect on low back pain of nursing staff (SMD = -0.48; 95% CI = -0.76 to −0.19; p = 0.03, I² = 62%, p = 0.001). A subgroup analysis of nurses and nursing assistants showed moderate and small effects, respectively (I² = 0% p &lt; 0.0001, SMD −0.73 CI 95% [-0.97 to –0.48], p = 0.76, and I² = 0% p = 0.002, SMD −0.23 CI 95% [-0.38 to −0.08], p &lt; 0.88). Exercise for back and trunk exhibited a moderate effect on low back pain (SMD −0.56 CI 95% [-0.86 to −0.25], p = 0.01, I² = 66%, p &lt; 0.0004). A subgroup analysis comparing age, under 40 years old revealed a moderate effect size (SMD = -0.59; 95% CI = -0.83to −0.35; p = 0.06; I² = 64%, p &lt; 0.0001). <em>Conclusions</em>: Exercise programs are an effective treatment to reduce low back pain in nurses and nursing assistants, especially among younger staff. <em>Practical application</em>: Back and trunk exercise programs should be recommended for nursing staff with low back pain.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Safety Research","volume":"89 ","pages":"Pages 312-321"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139583527","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Different but also alike? Ingroup-outgroup phenomena among cyclists and e-scooter riders","authors":"Juliane Anke,&nbsp;Madlen Ringhand,&nbsp;Tibor Petzoldt","doi":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.01.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.01.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Problem:</em> In many countries, a new road user group, e-scooter riders, share the existing cycling infrastructure. The study aimed to investigate if an individual’s status as a cyclist or e-scooter rider affects their social identity and whether it results in ingroup favoritism or outgroup discrimination. <em>Method:</em> An online experiment involving 179 cyclists and 64 e–scooter riders was conducted, where they rated the behavior of ingroup or outgroup members in six traffic scenarios. <em>Results:</em> Participants rated dispositional attributions as more causally relevant than situational ones across all traffic scenarios. Cyclists and e–scooter riders were inclined to judge ingroup members' rule violations more harshly than those of outgroup members in terms of dispositional attribution ratings and punishment severity. For situational attributions, few indications of ingroup favoritism were observed for the e–scooter rider group. <em>Summary:</em> Findings suggest initial indications of considerate coexistence, from the perspective of social identity theory, between the two modes of transport, supporting current regulations on the use of cycling infrastructure by e–scooter riders. Indications of ingroup discrimination, however, suggest that safety campaigning may target to promote courtesy within the cyclist and e-scooter rider groups.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Safety Research","volume":"89 ","pages":"Pages 331-342"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022437524000082/pdfft?md5=747dfe6a58dd112be3b6c83c01e03c6d&pid=1-s2.0-S0022437524000082-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139677946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of changes in knowledge and attitude among youth after a one-hour introduction to workplace safety and health: Safety Matters","authors":"Andrea Okun ,&nbsp;Rebecca Guerin ,&nbsp;Roberta Smith ,&nbsp;Devin Baker ,&nbsp;Michelle DiMeo-Ediger","doi":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsr.2024.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Introduction</em>: Young workers in the United States are injured at higher rates than adults, a trend that has persisted for more than two decades. Despite known risks, young people enter the workforce with little-or-no preparation for the hazards they may face. In 2016, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and American Industrial Hygiene Association developed <em>Safety Matters</em>, a one-hour educational module to raise awareness of workplace safety and health among young people. <em>Method:</em> A pilot project was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of <em>Safety Matters</em> to positively change workplace safety and health knowledge and attitude scores among a sample of 283 youth in Colorado. Train-the-trainer sessions prepared volunteer safety and health professionals to deliver <em>Safety Matters</em> with fidelity and to conduct the assessment immediately prior to and following the program. <em>Results:</em> After receiving <em>Safety Matters</em>, participants had statistically significant (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001) increased scores for both workplace safety and health knowledge (Cohen’s <em>d</em> = 1.12; large effect size) and importance (attitude) (Cohen’s <em>d</em> = 0.51; medium effect size). Although univariate analyses showed knowledge and attitude scores significantly increased for all demographic groups examined, there were statistically significant differences in knowledge scores by participant age (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.01), ethnicity (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05), and race (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001) and statistically significant differences in attitude scores by participant race (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001). However, when race and ethnicity were both used as predictors in a regression model, only race continued to predict statistically significant (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.01) changes in knowledge and attitude. <em>Conclusions:</em> This project introduces a promising, community-based model for a one-hour introduction to workplace safety and health on which future, job-specific safety training can be built. <em>Practical Applications:</em> Safety and health professionals can play a critical role in promoting the health and safety of young workers. Adapting health and safety programs to diverse youth populations may enhance program relevance and receptivity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Safety Research","volume":"89 ","pages":"Pages 306-311"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140055053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}