Table 3 State Health Department Activities in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Workplace Health Promotion (WHP)
OSH survey respondents (n=39) | WHP survey respondents (n=40) | |
|---|---|---|
Level of surveillance activity SHDs engage in | ||
None | 8% (3) | 18% (7) |
Some | 26% (10) | 36% (14) |
High | 67% (26) | 46% (18) |
Percent who provided each of the following types of implementation support to employers | ||
Tools & educational materials to employers | 68% (25) | 90% (36) |
Training to employers | 41% (15) | 78% (31) |
Technical assistance to employers | 59% (22) | 79% (31) |
Assist employers in monitoring program quality | 18% (6) | 64% (25) |
How many types of implementation support did SHDs provide to employers? | ||
None | 28% (11) | 10% (4) |
1 | 21% (8) | 8% (3) |
2 | 13% (5) | 8% (3) |
3 | 26% (10) | 15% (6) |
All 4 | 13% (5) | 60% (24) |
Percent (Yes) who provided direct services to workers | 61% (23) | 51% (20) |
Percent who engaged in follow-back investigation activities (OSH only) | ||
None | 31% (12) | … |
EITHER conduct investigations OR refer to other agencies for investigations | 28% (11) | … |
BOTH conduct investigations AND refer to other agencies for investigations | 41% (16) | … |
Percent (Yes) who engaged in standard and policy development? (OSH only) | 39% (15) | … |