Blar i forfatter Det helsevitenskapelige fakultet "Føreland, Solveig"
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The effect of a knowledge-based intervention on the use of respirators in the Norwegian smelter industry
Robertsen, Øystein; Hegseth, Marit Nøst; Føreland, Solveig; Siebler, Frank; Eisemann, Martin; Vangberg, Hans Christian Bones (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-20)<i>Introduction</i>: The present study investigated the effect of interventions aiming to improve attitudes toward the use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE), knowledge of RPE and the use of RPE in the Norwegian smelter industry.<p><p> <i>Method</i>: The surveys received 567 respondents to baseline and 240 respondents 2 weeks after the intervention. Participants were invited to either a ... -
Predictors of respiratory protective equipment use in the Norwegian smelter industry: The role of the Theory of Planned Behavior, safety climate and work experience in understanding protective behavior
Robertsen, Øystein; Siebler, Frank; Eisemann, Martin; Hegseth, Marit Nøst; Føreland, Solveig; Vangberg, Hans Christian Bones (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-08)Previous research has revealed a higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms in Norwegian smelter workers compared to average population controls. Nevertheless, respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is not always used, even in situations with high exposure risk. A questionnaire was distributed to workers in the Norwegian smelting industry to investigate the relationship between psychological ...