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    Fatal falls from roofs among U.S. construction workers
    Elsevier BV ; 2013
    In:  Journal of Safety Research Vol. 44 ( 2013-02), p. 17-24
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    In: Journal of Safety Research, Elsevier BV, Vol. 44 ( 2013-02), p. 17-24
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    ISSN: 0022-4375
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2012.08.024
    Language: English
    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2013
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    Using O*NET to estimate the association between work exposures and chronic diseases
    Wiley ; 2014
    In:  American Journal of Industrial Medicine Vol. 57, No. 9 ( 2014-09), p. 1022-1031
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    In: American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Wiley, Vol. 57, No. 9 ( 2014-09), p. 1022-1031
    Abstract: A standardized process using data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is applied to estimate the association between long‐term aggregated occupational exposure and the risk of contracting chronic diseases later in life. We demonstrate this process by analyzing relationships between O*NET physical work demand ratings and arthritis onset over a 32‐year period. Methods The National Longitudinal Survey of Youth provided job histories and chronic disease data. Five O*NET job descriptors were used as surrogate measures of physical work demands. Logistic regression measured the association between those demands and arthritis occurrence. Results The risk of arthritis was significantly associated with handling and moving objects, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, bending and twisting, working in a cramped or awkward posture, and performing general physical activities. Conclusion This study demonstrates the utility of using O*NET job descriptors to estimate the aggregated long‐term risks for osteoarthritis and other chronic diseases when no actual exposure data is available. Am. J. Ind. Med. 57:1022–1031, 2014. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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    ISSN: 0271-3586 , 1097-0274
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    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.v57.9
    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22342
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2014
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    Baby boomers in the United States: Factors associated with working longer and delaying retirement
    Wiley ; 2017
    In:  American Journal of Industrial Medicine Vol. 60, No. 4 ( 2017-04), p. 315-328
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    In: American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Wiley, Vol. 60, No. 4 ( 2017-04), p. 315-328
    Abstract: This study estimated the self‐reported probability of working full‐time past age 62 (P62) or age 65 (P65) among four cohorts of Americans born between 1931 and 1959. Methods Data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) were analyzed. Respondents in four age cohorts were selected for comparison. Multivariable linear regression models were used to assess cohort differences in P62 and P65 while adjusting for covariates. Results P62 and P65 increased among boomers despite worsened self‐rated health compared to the two preceding cohorts, with 37% and 80% increases among mid‐boomers in construction trades. Cohort differences in P62 and P65 remained after controlling for covariates. Changes in pensions, income inequity, and education were significantly associated with work expectations, but SSA policy was not. Conclusions Baby boomers expect to work longer than their predecessors. Efforts to improve work quality and availability for older workers are urgently needed, particularly in physically demanding occupations. Am. J. Ind. Med. 60:315–328, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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    ISSN: 0271-3586 , 1097-0274
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    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.v60.4
    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22694
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2017
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    Psychological distress and suicidal ideation among male construction workers in the United States
    Wiley ; 2022
    In:  American Journal of Industrial Medicine Vol. 65, No. 5 ( 2022-05), p. 396-408
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    In: American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Wiley, Vol. 65, No. 5 ( 2022-05), p. 396-408
    Abstract: Male workers in the US construction industry have a higher suicide rate than other workers in the nation. However, related research on this population remains sparse. This study evaluated psychological distress and suicidal ideation in these workers, and possible underlying factors. Methods Data from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health from 2008 to 2014 were analyzed. Stratified and multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine factors associated with psychological distress and suicidal ideation among male construction workers aged ≥18 years ( n  = 12,034). Results Nearly one‐third (29.6%) of male construction workers in the United States experienced psychological distress (23.8% graded as moderate, 5.8% as severe), and 2.5% reported suicidal ideation in the past year. Higher odds of serious psychological distress and suicidal ideation were found among workers who were younger, worked part‐time, missed workdays due to injury or illness, or were in poor health. Illicit opioid use (odds ratio [OR]  = 1.87, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.22–2.89) and alcohol dependence or abuse (OR = 2.64, 95% CI: 1.74–3.99) significantly escalated the odds of suicidal ideation. The odds of suicidal ideation among workers with serious psychological distress were 33 times higher than those having no or minor psychological distress (OR = 32.91, 95% CI: 19.82–54.65) when other factors were constant. Conclusions Occupational and nonoccupational factors were associated with constructionworkers’ psychological distress and suicidal ideation. Both illicit opioid use and alcohol dependence or abuse were risk factors, and psychological distress was a strong predictor for suicidal ideation. To improve workers’ mental health, it is necessary to integrate workplace injury prevention with illicit opioid‐use reduction programs and suicide prevention.
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    ISSN: 0271-3586 , 1097-0274
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    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.v65.5
    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23340
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Risks of a lifetime in construction. Part II: Chronic occupational diseases
    Wiley ; 2014
    In:  American Journal of Industrial Medicine Vol. 57, No. 11 ( 2014-11), p. 1235-1245
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    In: American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Wiley, Vol. 57, No. 11 ( 2014-11), p. 1235-1245
    Abstract: We developed working‐life estimates of risk for dust‐related occupational lung disease, COPD, and hearing loss based on the experience of the Building Trades National Medical Screening Program in order to (1) demonstrate the value of estimates of lifetime risk, and (2) make lifetime risk estimates for common conditions among construction workers. Methods Estimates of lifetime risk were performed based on 12,742 radiographic evaluations, 12,679 spirometry tests, and 11,793 audiograms. Results Over a 45‐year working life, 16% of construction workers developed COPD, 11% developed parenchymal radiological abnormality, and 73.8% developed hearing loss. The risk for occupationally related disease over a lifetime in a construction trade was 2–6 times greater than the risk in non‐construction workers. Conclusions When compared with estimates from annualized cross‐sectional data, lifetime risk estimates are highly useful for risk expression, and should help to inform stakeholders in the construction industry as well as policy‐makers about magnitudes of risk. Am. J. Ind. Med. 57:1235–1245, 2014. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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    ISSN: 0271-3586 , 1097-0274
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    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.v57.11
    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22366
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2014
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    Injury inequalities among U.S. construction workers
    Informa UK Limited ; 2021
    In:  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Vol. 18, No. 4-5 ( 2021-05-04), p. 159-168
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    In: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Informa UK Limited, Vol. 18, No. 4-5 ( 2021-05-04), p. 159-168
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    ISSN: 1545-9624 , 1545-9632
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2021.1888958
    Language: English
    Publisher: Informa UK Limited
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Chronic Diseases and Functional Limitations Among Older Construction Workers in the United States : A 10-Year Follow-up Study
    Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) ; 2011
    In:  Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Vol. 53, No. 4 ( 2011-04), p. 372-380
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    In: Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 53, No. 4 ( 2011-04), p. 372-380
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    ISSN: 1076-2752
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3182122286
    Language: English
    Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
    Publication Date: 2011
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    Pain and Prescription Opioid Use Among US Construction Workers: Findings From the 2011‒2018 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
    American Public Health Association ; 2022
    In:  American Journal of Public Health Vol. 112, No. S1 ( 2022-02), p. S77-S87
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    In: American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, Vol. 112, No. S1 ( 2022-02), p. S77-S87
    Abstract: Objectives. To examine prescription opioid and nonopioid analgesic use among US construction workers and their associations with pain conditions and sociodemographic factors. Methods. We analyzed data for about 9000 (weighted 11.5 million per year) construction workers who responded to the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey from 2011 to 2018. We applied both descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression procedures in the analyses. Results. An estimated 1.2 million (10.0%) of construction workers used prescription opioid analgesics annually. The adjusted odds of prescription opioid use were significantly higher for workers suffering from work-related injuries (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 3.82; 95% confidence interval [CI]  = 2.72, 5.37), non‒work-related injuries (AOR = 3.37; 95% CI = 2.54, 4.46), and musculoskeletal disorders (AOR = 2.31; 95% CI = 1.80, 2.95) after we controlled for potential confounders. Adjusted odds of prescription opioid use were also higher among workers with poorer physical health (AOR = 1.95; 95% CI = 1.42, 2.69) or mental health disorders (AOR = 1.95; 95% CI = 1.41, 2.68). Conclusions. Work- and non‒work-related injuries and musculoskeletal disorders significantly increased prescription opioid use among construction workers. To prevent opioid use disorders, multipronged strategies should be approached. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(S1):S77–S87. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306510 )
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    ISSN: 0090-0036 , 1541-0048
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    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2021.306510
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    Language: English
    Publisher: American Public Health Association
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Heat‐related deaths among construction workers in the United States
    Wiley ; 2019
    In:  American Journal of Industrial Medicine Vol. 62, No. 12 ( 2019-12), p. 1047-1057
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    In: American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Wiley, Vol. 62, No. 12 ( 2019-12), p. 1047-1057
    Abstract: Heat is a severe hazard for construction workers and may be worsening with global warming. This study sought to explore heat‐related deaths among U.S. construction workers and a possible association with climate change. Methods Heat‐related deaths in the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries from 1992 to 2016 were analyzed. Denominators estimated from the Current Population Survey were matched with demographic and occupational categories in rate calculations. Statistical tests were used to examine heat‐related deaths in relation to time, geographic region, and temperature. Results Construction workers, comprising 6% of the total workforce, accounted for 36% ( n  = 285) of all occupational heat‐related deaths from 1992 to 2016 in the U.S. Mean temperatures from June to August increased gradually over the study period. Increasing summer temperatures from 1997 to 2016 were associated with higher heat‐related death rates ( r  = 0.649; 95% confidence interval: 0.290, 0.848). Compared to all construction workers (risk index = 1), statistically significant elevated risk of heat‐related death was found among Hispanics (1.21), in particular workers born in Mexico (1.91). Occupations with a high risk index included cement masons (10.80), roofers (6.93), helpers (6.87), brick masons (3.33), construction laborers (1.93) and heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics (1.60). Conclusions U.S. construction workers are at a high risk of heat‐related death, and this risk has increased with climate change over time. Effective workplace interventions, enhanced surveillance, and improved regulations and enforcement should accompany broader efforts to combat global warming. The construction industry can help reduce global warming through increased implementation of green building principles.
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    ISSN: 0271-3586 , 1097-0274
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    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.v62.12
    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23024
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2019
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    Fatal falls and PFAS use in the construction industry: Findings from the NIOSH FACE reports
    Elsevier BV ; 2017
    In:  Accident Analysis & Prevention Vol. 102 ( 2017-05), p. 136-143
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    In: Accident Analysis & Prevention, Elsevier BV, Vol. 102 ( 2017-05), p. 136-143
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    ISSN: 0001-4575
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2017.02.028
    Language: English
    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2017
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