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HERO ID
2855182
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Hazardous materials on golf courses: experience and knowledge of golf course superintendents and grounds maintenance workers from seven states
Author(s)
Arcury-Quandt, AE; Gentry, AL; Marín, AJ
Year
2011
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
ISSN:
0271-3586
EISSN:
1097-0274
Volume
54
Issue
6
Page Numbers
474-485
Language
English
PMID
21360723
DOI
10.1002/ajim.20942
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
The golf course industry has a growing Latino work force. Little occupational health research has addressed this work force. This article examines golf course superintendents' and Latino grounds maintenance workers' pesticide knowledge, beliefs, and safety training. In particular, it focuses on knowledge of and adherence to OSHA Right-to-Know regulations.
METHODS:
In person, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 golf course superintendents in five states and with 16 Latino grounds maintenance workers in four states.
RESULTS:
Few superintendents were in compliance with Right-to-Know regulations or did pesticide safety training with all of their workers. Few workers had any pesticide safety knowledge. Most safety training on golf courses was rudimentary and focused on machine safety, and was usually conducted in the off-season or on rainy days, not before workers were assigned tasks.
CONCLUSIONS:
More Right-to-Know training is necessary for superintendents and grounds maintenance workers. Culturally and linguistically appropriate Spanish language materials need to be developed or made more widely available to train workers. Better enforcement of safety and training regulations is necessary.
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