Firefighters as distributors of workplace safety and health information to small businesses
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Firefighters as distributors of workplace safety and health information to small businesses

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  • Alternative Title:
    Saf Sci
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    Background

    Small businesses bear a large burden of injury and death, and are difficult to reach with occupational safety and health (OSH) information. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed a pilot study testing the feasibility of fire departments disseminating OSH information to small businesses during fire inspections.

    Methods

    Two sets of postcards were developed with unique, trackable URLs for the NIOSH Small Business Resource Guide. One set was distributed by firefighters, the other was mailed to small businesses. Participating inspectors were met with to discuss their experience.

    Results

    Neither distribution method resulted in a substantial number of site visits. Inspectors believed distributing postcards was an easy addition to their duties, and saw value in safety information.

    Conclusions

    There are barriers beyond awareness of availability that prevent small business owners from seeking OSH information. Research should focus on identifying barriers and developing better OSH information diffusion mechanisms.

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    Saf Sci. 87:87-91
  • Pubmed ID:
    27594768
  • Pubmed Central ID:
    PMC5006998
  • Document Type:
    Journal Article
  • Funding:
    CC999999/Intramural CDC HHSUnited States/
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