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1702

A visual warning system to reduce struck-by or pinning accidents involving mobile mining equipment

Sammarco, J., Gallagher, S., Mayton, A., & Srednicki, J. (2012). A visual warning system to reduce struck-by or pinning accidents involving mobile mining equipment. Applied Ergonomics, 43(6), 1058-1065. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2012.03.006

  • Topic Area: Mine Workers and Mine Health and Safety

Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis

Causal Evidence Rating: High Causal Evidence

Outcome Effectiveness:

Mine safety and health Workplace injury

151

An assessment of OSHA’s recent effects on injury rates

McCaffrey, D. (1983). An assessment of OSHA’s recent effects on injury rates. Journal of Human Resources, 18(1), 131-146.

  • Topic Area: OSHA Enforcement

Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis

Causal Evidence Rating: Moderate Causal Evidence

Outcome Effectiveness:

Inspections Workplace injury

1176

An empirical study of the effects of Social Security reforms on benefit claiming behavior and receipt using public-use administrative microdata.

Benítez-Silva, H., & Yin, N. (2009). An empirical study of the effects of Social Security reforms on benefit claiming behavior and receipt using public-use administrative microdata. Social Security Bulletin, 69(3), 77-95.

  • Topic Area: Older Workers

Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis

Causal Evidence Rating: Low Causal Evidence

Outcome Effectiveness:

Federal retirement benefits Older workers' programs

110

An Evaluation of the Latino Coalition’s Reclamando Nuestro Futuro (Reclaiming our Future) Program

Monsma, S., & Smidt, C. (2009). An Evaluation of the Latino Coalition’s Reclamando Nuestro Futuro (Reclaiming our Future) Program. Paul Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics,

  • Topic Area: Opportunities for Youth

Study Type: Implementation Analysis

Outcome Effectiveness:

Basic skills Community college education and other classroom training Job search assistance and supportive services Mentoring Substance abuse recovery Work based and other occupational training Youth programs

354

An exploratory cost-benefit analysis of natural support strategies in the employment of people with severe disabilities

Zivolich, S., Shueman, S.A., & Weiner, J.S. (1997). An exploratory cost-benefit analysis of natural support strategies in the employment of people with severe disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 8, 211–221.

  • Topic Area: Disability Employment Policy

Study Type: Descriptive Analysis

Outcome Effectiveness:

Disability insurance Supplemental security income (SSI) Supported employment or other employment supports

1703

An impact evaluation of a federal mine safety training regulation on injury rates among US stone, sand, and gravel mine workers: An interrupted time-series analysis

Monforton, C., & Windsor, R. (2010). An impact evaluation of a federal mine safety training regulation on injury rates among US stone, sand, and gravel mine workers: An interrupted time-series analysis. American Journal of Public Health, 100(7), 1334-1340. https://dx.doi.org/10.2105%2FAJPH.2009.178301

  • Topic Area: Mine Workers and Mine Health and Safety

Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis

Causal Evidence Rating: Low Causal Evidence

Outcome Effectiveness:

Mine safety and health Workplace injury

685

Anne Arundel County juvenile treatment court outcome and cost evaluation

Mackin, J., Lucas, L., Waller, M., Carey, S., & Finigan, M. (2010). Anne Arundel County juvenile treatment court outcome and cost evaluation. Portland OR: NPC Research.

  • Topic Area: Justice-Involved Youth

  • Topic Area: Opportunities for Youth

Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis

Causal Evidence Rating: Moderate Causal Evidence

Outcome Effectiveness:

Substance abuse recovery Youth programs Other training and education Behavioral Interventions

1034

Are conditional cash transfers effective in urban areas? Evidence from Mexico

Behrman, J. R., Gallardo-Garcıa, J., Parker, S. W., Todd, P. E., & Velez-Grajales, V. (2012). Are conditional cash transfers effective in urban areas? Evidence from Mexico. Education Economics, 20(3), 233-259.

  • Topic Area: Child Labor

Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis

Causal Evidence Rating: Low Causal Evidence

Outcome Effectiveness:

Child labor

394

Are empowerment and education enough? Underdiversification in 401(k) plans

Choi, J., Laibson, D., & Madrian, B. (2005). Are empowerment and education enough? Underdiversification in 401(k) plans. Brookings Papers on Economic Activity 2005, (2), 151-213.

  • Topic Area: Behavioral Finance: Retirement

Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis

Causal Evidence Rating: Low Causal Evidence

Outcome Effectiveness:

Employer provided retirement benefits

169

Are OSHA Health Inspections Effective? A Longitudinal Study in the Manufacturing Sector 

Gray, W., & Jones, C. (1991). Are OSHA health inspections effective? A longitudinal study in the manufacturing sector. Review of Economics & Statistics, 73(3), 504.

  • Topic Area: OSHA Enforcement

Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis

Causal Evidence Rating: Moderate Causal Evidence

Outcome Effectiveness:

Inspections Safety