TABLE III.
Percent of Chemical Workers Trainees Attempting to Make a Health and Safety Improvement Before and After Training (n = 55 Workers)
| Area of attempted improvement | Pre%/(n) | Post%/(n) | Ratio post/pre | P-valuea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any improvement | 56 (31) | 89 (49) | 1.6 | <0.0001 |
| Respirator Protection | 15 (8) | 49 (27) | 3.4 | <0.0001 |
| Training in chemical hazards | 18 (10) | 58 (32) | 3.2 | <0.0001 |
| Availability of MSDS | 29 (16) | 56 (31) | 1.9 | 0.0036 |
| Labeling of chemical containers | 24 (13) | 56 (31) | 2.4 | 0.0004 |
| Storage of incompatible chemicals | 13 (7) | 42 (23) | 3.3 | 0.0005 |
| Supply of protective gloves | 13 (7) | 46 (25) | 3.6 | 0.0001 |
| Supply of protective suits | 9 (5) | 27 (15) | 3 | 0.0118 |
| Emergency response drills | 16 (9) | 31 (17) | 1.9 | 0.0708 |
| Decontamination procedures | 6 (3) | 26 (14) | 4.7 | 0.0027 |
a
Contingency analysis: Likelihood ratio probability > chi-square.