The quantitative research articles that were located through the Columbia Southern University Library were the basis for a literature evaluation that was carried out. To guarantee that the material acquired was of a high quality, quantitative studies and assessments conducted between 2017 and 2022 and subjected to peer review were included. The evaluation looked at a total of six studies focused on five different problematic areas. Since there was no significant quantitative approach relative to this group dynamic, the concept of return on investment was not investigated in this literature study. The lack of data analysis caused the reason for this. The findings from each paper are summarized in the subsections shown below.
Particulate Matter (PM) Article
Research in the workplace and public health disciplines provides significant attention to the issue of air pollution. Nezis et al. (2019) researched the consequences of fine and ultrafine particulate matter on human health by analyzing death rates in specific communities. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the possible link between a lifetime of exposure to fine and ultrafine contaminants and an increased risk of death. The article’s researchers have the appropriate credentials to undertake this study because they are employed by regulatory and education systems concerned with issues of air pollution and environmental health implications. Moreover, they hold doctorates in ecological health, medicine, and other fields of study. Ioannis Nezis, who is credited with being the lead author of the study, is currently employed by the Air Pollution Epidemiology Section of the California Office of Environmental Health Risk Evaluation.
The concern of ultrafine particulate matter in Sun Coast is discussed in this article because it demonstrates a possible relationship between certain constituents of ultrafine particulate matter and health effects. The research employed a quantitative technique and a cohort approach, and it investigated a nationwide sample of more than 100,000 women between 2001 and 2007. Researchers utilized the Cox proportional danger framework in addition to statistical techniques and sensitivity analysis to establish the impacts of pollutants on longevity. The research outcomes indicate that there is no statistically meaningful link between contact with ultrafine particulate matter and death from any cause; nevertheless, specific elements of ultrafine PM led to fatalities from ischemic heart conditions (Nezis et al., 2019). These included ethylene chloride, copper, metals, industrial sources, and the burning of high-sulfur fuel (Nezis et al., 2019). Since it brought attention to how important it is to monitor and cut down on ultrafine PM emissions in the workplace, the research could benefit the business.
Safety Training Effectiveness Article
Since two of the issues at Sun Coast were associated with workplace safety and health instruction, two relevant papers were read as part of the investigation. First, the publication on participative education for industrial prevention strategies was located (Yu et al., 2017). The scholars of the paper hold doctorates in healthcare, medicine, and allied fields and are employed by Chinese and Swedish institutional and public sectors. For example, one of the researchers works at the China Center for Disease Control and Management, two function in public affairs departments at Chinese universities, and two are employed in hospitals. The study’s primary objective was to measure the efficacy of an interactive training scheme in minimizing workplace incidences in Shenzhen. The study used a constellation quantitative approach with a study population of 1654 personnel, which increased the dependability and accuracy of the findings. The results show that participative training is essential in reducing the risk of occupational accidents, including re-injury occurrences (Yu et al., 2017). The paper pertains to the issue of the performance of injury prevention in Sun Coast since it demonstrates the possibility of collaborative teaching to decrease lost-time hours.
Finally, Assar and Gilani (2022) assert that accidents at work have reached epidemic proportions in today’s businesses, and this trend is expected to continue. Due to their Master’s degrees in social sciences, cognitive studies, and other pertinent disciplines, the authors are competent to undertake research in this field. For instance, Gilani presently works at the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran. The authors, in their research, tried to enumerate the relationship between employee performance and workplace health and safety practices. These aspects include training in first aid and support, the prevention of workplace accidents, safety precautions and risk mitigation, institutional wellness support, and health and well-being regulations.
The information for the study was gathered utilizing a questionnaire. In addition, it used several statistical techniques available within the Strata software to perform data analysis. In light of the findings, businesses are obligated to implement various health and safety precautions in the workforce to reduce the risk of illness and injury. The problem that the corporation is having right now is discussed in the article, and as a result, the article is both significant and plausible in the Sun Coast situations.
New Employee Training Article
The work undertaken was a meta-analysis and critical appraisal of data analysis on occupational wellness education. Yanar, Lay, and Smith (2019) researched the effectiveness of workplace well-being training in knowledge, mindset and perceptions, conduct, and healthcare. Due to their Master’s degrees in humanities, medicine, cognitive science, and other pertinent disciplines, the authors are competent to undertake research in this field. The research examined 28 quantitative studies that demonstrated the impact of education on the opinions, assumptions, and actions of employees. In addition, the analysis highlighted the features of training programs with more favorable outcomes than other courses. These features include brief session time, management by a professional or investigator, an ergonomic learning strategy, the voluntariness of instruction, and constrained group sizes (Yanar et al., 2019). This study is beneficial since it shows the prospective advantages of education and suggests training approaches that might be used in Sun Coast. Due to the appropriateness and utility of the data they present, both pieces have a better corporate influence.
Sound-Level Exposure Article
The research on a stochastic modeling tool for forecasting noise levels was chosen because this was one of the issues discovered during the assessment. Forecasting noise emissions was one of the concerns that were found. Since the writers of the paper hold at least a Master’s degree in Engineering and operate in Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA, it may be deduced that they possess the necessary credentials for conducting studies of this nature. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach and a case-based strategy to build and validate a framework for noise level estimation (Yeo & Melnyk, 2019). The findings indicate that the model has a high predictive accuracy with minimal error range, which means it can be utilized in Sun Coast to estimate sound-level exposure or build a similar technique. Therefore, by contributing to Sun Coast’s operational safety standards, the article has the potential to have a beneficial impact on the business.
Lead Exposure Article
The literature review looked at three different articles on the subject of occupational lead exposure monitoring and control. The scholars Specht et al. (2021) conducted a quantitative study on the feasibility of lead exposure assessment in blood spots using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence to determine the frequency of lead contamination among personnel in the USA. The first study was conducted to validate the utilization of a mobile X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (PXRF) for the instant screening of lead exposure in the place of employment. The researchers Specht, Obrycki, Mazumdar, and Weisskopf (2021), all work at different Health and Safety Laboratories in the United States. The contributors have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in chemistry and medicine, with Specht currently holding the position of Health and Safety administrator in Massachusetts.
The research employed a design known as a statistical field experiment, which was appropriate given the objectives of the investigation. The findings demonstrated that the technique is reliable and effective for determining the presence of lead and traces of other metals in persons after they have been exposed to lead (Specht et al., 2021). The research benefits Sun Coast since it offers information on a novel approach to quantify the amount of exposure to lead that workers are subjected to. It does not involve taking blood samples from the employees. It could positively contribute to the enterprise by reducing the complexity of lead contamination monitoring and enhancing health and safety monitoring.
The second study’s objective was to evaluate the relative efficacy of two hand-wiping regimens in reducing the amount of lead residue found on workers exposed to lead. Muller, Sampson, and Winter (2021) have the appropriate credentials to undertake this study because they are employed by regulatory and education systems concerned regulation of lead-based components in the workplace. According to what the authors have mentioned, a protocol for cleansing hands should enhance the retrieval of lead-based remnants that are present in the hands of employees cost-effectively and consistently (Muller et al., 2018). The research used a mathematical and exploratory field approach and discovered a self-wiping technique involving four successive flushes to minimize the amount of lead residual by more than 80%. (Muller et al., 2018). This study can have a significant corporate impact because it offers a simple and effective approach that may potentially be applied in Sun Coast to lower the influence that lead exposure has on personnel.
The final study discussed the health implications of lead exposure to personnel in a workplace environment. Juarez-Perez et al. (2019) attempted to establish the correlation between psychological concerns and more prolonged exposure to lead in their quantitative research on the respiratory system. The article’s contributors are employees in other health and medical sectors within Mexico and thus have the necessary credentials to undertake this research. For instance, Juárez-Pérez holds a Masters degree in biological and health sciences and currently works at the Mexican Social Security Institute in Mexico City. They examined the cognitive functioning of 208 people working in the paint industry and subjected to chemical reagents, most notably lead and xylene.
Thirteen neuropsychological assessments were conducted to examine both cognitive and physical capabilities. Using an accumulated indicator for lead and taking into account the amount of time workers spend engaged in various activities, they divided the workforce into categories with low and high vulnerability to lead. In the elevated risk category, the findings showed reduced attention, extended time to accomplish the experiment =5.5 (R2=12.3%), and a lower rating in the motor-cognitive test =-15.7 (R2=19.5%) (Juarez-Perez et al., 2019). These findings were discovered through the use of multiple linear regression paradigm analysis. The study is relevant to Sun Coast as it would help the firm devise measures to ensure that its personnel is not put in situations where they could be susceptible to lead.
References
Assar, A., & Gilani, M. H. N. D. (2022). The effect of occupational health and safety on organizational commitment in the clinical wards of public hospitals affiliated to Guilan University of Medical Sciences in Rasht. Journal of Current Oncology and Medical Sciences, 2(1), 168-176. Web.
Juárez-Pérez, C. A., Aguilar-Madrid, G., Sandoval-Ocaña, J., Cabello-López, A., Trujillo-Reyes, O., Madrigal-Esquivel, C., & Wesseling, C. (2019). Neuropsychological effects among workers exposed to organic solvents. Mexico Public Health, 61(5), 670-677. Web.
Muller, C., Sampson, R. J., & Winter, A. S. (2018). Environmental inequality: The social causes and consequences of lead exposure. Annual Review of Sociology, 44(1), 263-282. Web.
Nezis, I., Biskos, G., Eleftheriadis, K., & Kalantzi, O. I. (2019). Particulate matter and health effects in offices: A review. Building and Environment, 156, 62-73. Web.
Specht, A. J., Obrycki, J. F., Mazumdar, M., & Weisskopf, M. G. (2021). Feasibility of lead exposure assessment in blood spots using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence. Environmental Science & Technology, 55(8), 5050-5055. Web.
Yanar, B., Lay, M., & Smith, P. M. (2019). The interplay between supervisor safety support and occupational health and safety vulnerability on work injury. Safety and Health at Work, 10(2), 172-179. Web.
Yeo, K., & Melnyk, I. (2019). Deep learning algorithm for data-driven simulation of noisy dynamical system. Journal of Computational Physics, 376, 1212-1231. Web.
Yu, I. T., Yu, W., Li, Z., Qiu, H., Wan, S., Xie, S., & Wang, X. (2017). Effectiveness of participatory training in preventing accidental occupational injuries: a randomized-controlled trial in China. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 43(3), 226-233. Web.