Recruitment - English

Attachment E: Recruitment Script – English Translation

My name is _________________. I would like to invite you to participate in a research study on trench safety being conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. If you agree to participate I will ask you some questions about your work in trenching and excavation which takes about 15 minutes to answer. You would then take a 30 minute trench safety training on our computer and we would ask you some questions afterward. Your responses will be kept private to the extent permitted by law and you can stop participating at any time. You would be paid $25 total if you complete the study. Would you be interested in participating in this study?

Yes__(Continue with the screening questions) No__(Thank and discontinue the interview)

Now I’m going to ask you some questions to ensure you qualify to participate in the study.

Screening Questions

1. In which of the following categories does your age fall:

___ Under 18 years of age (If under 18 stop the interview)

___ 18-24 years of age

___ 25-34 years of age

___ 35-44 years of age

___ 45-54 years of age

___ 55-64 years of age

___ 65-74 years of age

___ 75 years of age or older

2. What country were you born in? (If born outside of Latin America stop the interview)

_____________________________________________________

3. Do you have experience working around trenches or excavations?

___ Yes

___ No (Stop the interview if they respond “no”)

You qualify to participate in the study. Would you like to continue?

Yes __ (Continue) No__ (Stop the interview)