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Does risk perception affect behaviour and exposure? A pilot study amongst asbestos workers

A J Stewart-Taylor1, J W Cherrie

  • 1Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, University of Aberdeen, U.K.

The Annals of Occupational Hygiene
|December 5, 1998
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Workers handling asbestos-containing materials showed higher fiber exposure when using power tools. Poorer risk perception correlated with power tool use, but not directly with fiber exposure levels. Further research is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Science
  • Industrial Hygiene

Background:

  • Workers handling hazardous materials, such as asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), face potential health risks.
  • Understanding the relationship between risk perception, work behavior, and actual exposure is crucial for effective safety interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between workers' risk perception, their work behaviors, and subsequent fiber exposure during ACM remediation.
  • To assess the impact of specific work practices, like tool selection and containment methods, on exposure levels.

Main Methods:

  • A small cohort of workers performing remedial work on amosite insulating boards was studied.
  • Risk perception was assessed via questionnaire, followed by behavioral observation and task-based fiber exposure measurements.

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Main Results:

  • Higher cumulative fiber exposures were observed when using power tools compared to manual methods (approximately sevenfold increase).
  • Careful bagging of materials reduced exposures by about half.
  • Workers with lower perceived risks were more inclined to use power tools for ACM removal.

Conclusions:

  • Work practices, particularly the use of power tools, significantly influence fiber exposure during asbestos remediation.
  • While risk perception influenced behavior (tool choice), it did not directly correlate with measured fiber exposure in this study.
  • Further investigation is required to fully elucidate the hypothesized causal link between risk perception, behavior, and exposure in hazardous material handling.