This paper does not address worker abilities or variation, however, the methodology and equipment described may provide a foundation for the exploration of worker ability, variation and work techniques.
Most of the early work on the psychological outcomes of shift work focused on the exploration of shift workers' attitudes, such as job satisfaction.
Information potentially relevant to the evaluation of the health effects of crude oil exposure can be derived from occupational health studies of oil exploration and production workers.
Nevertheless, using a combination of different qualitative techniques, the study's in-depth exploration of health workers' practices and working context extends the available evidence.
In addition, we recommend an observational research design that allows for an exploration of what workers do, not just what they say they do, during interactions with family members.
The other findings of Hurtig and San Sebastián [ 2, 3], including excesses of incident cancers of the rectum, connective/soft tissue, kidney, uterine cervix, and lymph nodes and childhood leukemia, were not confirmed by our study or most studies of oil exploration and production workers.
In this regard, exploration of how female workers in blue-collar occupations are communicated in the media is highly needed as an initial step of resolving the issue.
While handwashing with soap was also emphasized via posters and community health workers, more exploration into the behavioral determinants of handwashing behavior in this community is needed to design effective interventions that address not only gaps in knowledge, but also drivers and barriers to soap use.
With many countries implementing large increases in pre-service training to counter their health worker shortages, exploration and awareness of trainees' postgraduate intentions may alert planners and policymakers to impending workforce issues.
I arrive on the scene just in time to see workers from the exploration company filing out of their company coach and spreading across his wintery fields.
