@article{ref1,
title="Total Worker Health® intervention for construction workers alters safety, health, well-being measures",
journal="Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine",
year="2018",
author="Anger, Wyndham Kent and Kyler-Yano, Jason and Vaughn, Katie and Wipfli, Bradley and Olson, Ryan and Blanco, Magali",
volume="60",
number="8",
pages="700-709",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 14-week Total Worker Health (TWH) intervention designed for construction crews. <br><br>METHODS: Supervisors (n = 22) completed computer-based training and self-monitoring activities on team building, work-life balance, and reinforcing targeted behaviors. Supervisors and workers (n = 13) also completed scripted safety and health education in small groups with practice activities. <br><br>RESULTS: The intervention led to significant (P < 0.05) improvements in family-supportive supervisory behaviors (d = 0.72). Additional significant improvements included reported frequency of exercising 30 minutes/day and muscle toning exercise (d = 0.50 and 0.59), family and coworker healthy diet support (d = 0.53 and 0.59), team cohesion (d = 0.38), reduced sugary snacks and drinks (d = 0.46 and d = 0.46), sleep duration (d = 0.38), and objectively-measured systolic blood pressure (d = 0.27). <br><br>CONCLUSION: A TWH intervention tailored for construction crews can simultaneously improve safety, health, and well-being.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1076-2752",
doi="10.1097/JOM.0000000000001290",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000001290"
}