Investigation of Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV) in Railroad Track Workers: Addressing Stakeholder Conflict of Interest

Proceedings

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Eckardt Johanning¹  Paul Landsbergis² 

[1] Center for Family and Community Medicine, Columbia University and Johanning MD PC;School of Public Health, State University of New York ,(SUNY)-Downstate Health Sciences University

关键词: physical hazard;    hand-arm vibration;    occupational epidemiology research;    methods;    conflict of interest;    ethics;    railroad;    track workers;    maintenance-of-way;    epidemiology;   

DOI  :  10.3390/proceedings2023086016

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The use of powered hand tools and equipment that exposes track workers to HAV vibration and other biomechanical hazards in the USA was investigated by a research team, following scientific principles and guidelines including protecting confidentiality of study participants. Musculoskeletal symptoms and neuro-musculoskeletal disorders were linked to workplace physical factors, such as HAV, and were reported in peer-reviewed journals. The methodology and results were subsequently challenged by a team of consultants hired by the Association of American Railroads (AAR), which represents major North American railroad corporations. Such an influence appears to challenge the integrity of occupational health research and impede the conduct of such research.

【 授权许可】

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