Distribution of COVID-19 Mitigation Measures by Industry and Work Arrangement – US Blood Donors, May 2021–December 2021

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• Personal Author:
  Chiu SK ; De Perio, Marie A. ; Fieldstein LR ; Groenewold MR ; Haynes JM ; Jones JM ; McCullough M ; McDonald E ; Rinsky, Jessica L. ; Saydah S ; Shah MM ; Shi, Dallas S. ; Spencer BR ; Stramer SL
• Description:
  Objective: To describe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mitigation measures in workplaces of employed US blood donors by industry and work arrangement. Methods: During May-December 2021, blood donors responded to a survey; we describe the distribution of reported workplace mitigation measures by industry and work arrangement, organized using the hierarchy of controls. Results: Of 53,433 respondents representing 21 industries, ventilation upgrades were reported by 4%-38% of respondents (overall: 20%); telework access ranged from 14%-80% (53% overall). Requiring masks (overall: 84%; range: 40%-94%), physical distancing (77%; 51%-86%), paid leave for illness (70%; 38%-87%), and encouraging vaccination (61%; 33%-80%) were common. Independent workers reported fewer mitigation measures than those in traditional employment settings. Conclusions: Mitigation measures varied by industry and work arrangement. Some mitigation measures may be challenging to implement or irrelevant in certain industries, supporting the idea that mitigation is not a one-size-fits-all strategy. Policy Implications: Tailored strategies to mitigate workplace risks of disease transmission are vital. Strategies should rely on effective methods for identifying workplace controls (e.g., through the hierarchy of controls) and account for industry-specific characteristics and workplace environments. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Communicable Diseases Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Blood Donors, COVID-19, Industry, Mitigation, SARS-CoV-2, Work COVID-19 Disease Transmission Hierarchy Of Controls Infection Prevention SARS-CoV-2 Work Arrangements
• ISSN:
  0271-3586
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Georgia ; Maryland ; Ohio ; OSHA Region 3 ; OSHA Region 4 ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  DFSE - Division of Field Studies and Engineering ; OD - Office of the Director
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  67
• Issue:
  8
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20069814
• Citation:
  Am J Ind Med 2024 Aug; 67(8):764-771
• Contact Point Address:
  Dallas S. Shi, MD PhD, Division of Field Studies and Engineering, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Tusculum Ave, Mailstop R-9, Cincinnati, OH 45226
• Email:
  rhq9@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2024
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  American Journal of Industrial Medicine
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:1d91bdc792ddd82484d1f33cf744dbd6de431722a74a0535a6c46283017ec0c2c55e336dd63f0af9fee13b92967ccc73d762a715156237e095d9e9d93d77eeaa
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/208166/cdc_208166_DS1.pdf
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