Table 1.

Comparison of safety activities measures.

1983 Sims (2008)	2002 (current study)
In the past two years, has your firm taken any actions to reduce health  and safety hazards? (Please check all that apply)
Employee training	1. “Within the last 12 months, have you sent an employee to attend a seminar, conference session, or training on workplace safety, reducing accidents, etc.?”
	2. “Is safety training or safety awareness part of a new employee’s job orientation?”
	3. “Within the last 12 months, have you personally attended a seminar, conference session, or training on workplace safety or reducing accidents?”
Self inspection programs	4. “Do you personally conduct or do you have someone else conduct periodic safety inspections of your workplace(s)?”
Safety committees	5. “Do you have an employee safety committee in your business?”
[Non matching items]	[Non matching item]
Screening of workers for sensitivity to hazards	6. “Do you have written safety rules or policies?”
Personal protective equipment
Engineered controls for production equipment
Use less hazardous materials
Reduce worker exposure (e.g. through work rotation)
Stop making/carrying a hazardous product
Use OSHA consulting service
Use trade association for advice
Hire private safety consultant