Relationship between Personal Protective Equipment, Self-Efficacy, and Job Satisfaction of Women in the Building Trades

Wagner, Heidi; Kim, Angella J.; Gordon, Linsey

doi:10.1061/(asce)co.1943-7862.0000739

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“…Also, three websites out of seven provided apparel with big/tall options for male workers while none of seven websites provided big/tall options for female workers. The findings are supported by previous research where women in blue-collar occupations discuss lack of availability of properly fitting work clothing items (Ferguson and Sharples 1994;Goldenhar and Sweeney 1996;Wagner et al 2013). As a consequence, female blue-collar workers often have no choice but to wear work clothing and PPE designed for male workers.…”

Section: How Are Products Meant For Men Differentiated From Products supporting

confidence: 76%

“…Improperly fitting gloves, boots, hard hats, overalls, and hand tools increase the likelihood of exposure to occupational hazards. Wagner et al (2013) explored the need for properly designed work clothing and PPE for tradeswomen. In addition, Goldenhar and Sweeney (1996) indicated that fitting in with the male crew was a challenge to all the tradeswomen who participated in the research.…”

Section: Blue-collar Work Clothing and Gendermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…• Women in blue-collar occupations, without data presented in these pages, know of the lack of size and product availability via personal experience (Wagner et al 2013). …”

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confidence: 99%

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Gendered role communication in marketing blue-collar occupational gear and clothing in the United States

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2015

Fashion and Textiles

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Considering the need for gender equity in the workforce, this research explores social construction of gender; how that construction relates to work; and, subsequently, how gender construction influences the design and marketing of work clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) for women working in blue-collar occupations. To explore the phenomenon, a content analysis of products and advertising images in seven websites selling blue-collar work clothes and PPE was used. Collected data suggests work clothing and PPE designed for women is limited in terms of size, design, and number of products available. It was also found that there exists a cultural discomfort with portraying women as competent blue-collar professionals in the advertisement of work clothing. The research provides a discussion of guiding ideas for improvement in the design and marketing of products for women workers in blue-collar occupations. Findings suggest design and marketing images could be improved to better reflect and appeal to women purchasing and using these products.

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Section: How Are Products Meant For Men Differentiated From Products supporting

confidence: 76%

Section: Blue-collar Work Clothing and Gendermentioning

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2015

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“…In particular, the evidence showed that the injuries were higher where there is no proper ventilation. Evidence also abounds that use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) not only reduce workplace hazards and exposure but improves job satisfaction [ 38 ]. However, results of one systematic review was less than conclusive on the comparative effectiveness of PPEs among workers [ 39 ].…”

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Respiratory Health Status of Workers in a Bottling Factory in Benin City, Nigeria

Oghuvwu

Egbagbe

Aigbirior

et al. 2018

IJERPH

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Introduction: There is a paucity of data on the respiratory health status of workers in bottling factories in Benin City, Nigeria. Such data will help to drive future studies and influence policy development on occupational health and safety in the country. This study assesses the respiratory symptoms and spirometric indices of exposed workers and controls. Methods: Respiratory symptoms and spirometric parameters of 18 workers on routine mandatory annual lung screening were assessed using the modified MRC (Medical Research Council) questionnaire and spirometer respectively, according to the European Respiratory Society and American Thoracic Society (ERS/ATS) guidelines. Results: The mean age of workers was 35.1 ± 6.7 years. Workers and controls were similar in age, sex, BMI (Body Mass Index) and health status (p > 0.05). Respiratory symptoms were significantly higher among workers compared to controls. Overall, the result was statistically significant in the variables of wheeze in a smoky or dusty environment, presence of at least one respiratory symptom, better symptoms at weekends and better symptoms during holidays (p < 0.05). In particular, 6 (33.3%) exposed workers had wheeze in a smoky or dusty environment, 9 (50.0%) exposed workers reported at least one respiratory symptom compared with 2 (11.1%) controls, 5 (27.8%) had better symptoms at weekends, and 7 (38.9%) had better symptoms at holidays (p < 0.05). Generally, the reported frequency of respiratory symptoms among exposed workers were: cough (22.2%), sputum production (5.6%), breathlessness (11.1%) and wheeze (44.4%). Similarly, workers had significantly lower spirometric indices than controls, particularly in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio and forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of FVC (FEF 25–75%) measurements. Conclusions: This study provides evidence of adverse respiratory health effects among bottling factory workers which requires further investigation.

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“…Previous literature suggests that most PPE currently available in construction is designed for the male worker's body habitus and does not accommodate female anthropometry [Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], ; Hsiao et al, ; Wagner et al, ]. Participants in a prior focus group study of female construction workers reported being given improperly fitting boots, hardhats, and overalls, leading to concerns about potential safety hazards [Goldenhar and Sweeney, ].…”

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Access to properly fitting personal protective equipment for female construction workers

Onyebeke

Papazaharias

Freund

et al. 2016

American J Industrial Med

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Relationship between Personal Protective Equipment, Self-Efficacy, and Job Satisfaction of Women in the Building Trades

Cited by 49 publications

References 22 publications

Gendered role communication in marketing blue-collar occupational gear and clothing in the United States

Gendered role communication in marketing blue-collar occupational gear and clothing in the United States

Respiratory Health Status of Workers in a Bottling Factory in Benin City, Nigeria

Access to properly fitting personal protective equipment for female construction workers

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