Study explores what’s making plumbers unsafe on the job

A West Virginia University study of 23 licensed plumbers identifies reluctance to wear personal protective equipment and a prioritization of speed over safety as major workplace hazards in the plumbing trade. The research highlights persistent cultural barriers that prevent plumbers from adopting safer work practices on job sites.

Morgantown, WV — Reluctance to wear personal protective equipment and a “get it done” safety culture are some of the persistent challenges faced by professional plumbers, results of a recent West Virginia University study show. Researchers interviewed 23 plumbers licensed, endorsed or registered…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.