This paper presents a behavioral-diagnostic model for fostering self-protective behavior in the workplace and applies the model to hearing protector usage in industry. Central to the model is the identification of the behavioral causes of safety/health problems and the systematic analysis of their determinants. For prevention strategies to be effective, they must act to modify these determining factors. The application to hearing protectors is intended to demonstrate the usefulness of the model and to suggest some recommendations for more effective hearing conservation programs.
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