Relationship between Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Non-fatal Occupational Injuries in Construction Workers in Korea / 대한산업의학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
;
: 9-17, 2011.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-75782
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study aimed to assess the relationship between musculoskeletal symptoms and non-fatal injuries in construction workers.METHODS:
This was a cross-sectional study involving 1,836 male construction workers in petrochemical plants in Korea. For this study, a structured self-reported questionnaire(KOSHA CODE H-30-2003) was used. Musculoskeletal symptoms were defined as symptoms that affect the operation of the musculoskeletal system, for longer than one week or a frequency of more than once per month. To evaluate the association between musculoskeletal symptoms and non-fatal occupatioanl injuries, multiple logistic-regressions were used after adjusting for age, exercise, smoking status, alcohol consumption, work time, work duration, and income.RESULTS:
A total of 140 workers were involved in non-fatal injuries cases, representing 7.6% prevalence. After adjusting for confounding variables, the logistic regression analyses indicated the group with musculoskeletal symptoms(OR 1.73 95% CI1.21~2.47) and intensity criteria of musculoskeletal symptoms as related to 'moderate' criteria(OR 1.82 95% CI1.18~2.81) or 'severe' criteria(OR 2.57 95% CI1.43~4.63). This identified group was more likely to experience non-fatal occupational injuries. However, a 'mild' criteria(OR 1.00 95% CI0.51~1.99) was not associated with non-fatal occupational injuries.CONCLUSIONS:
The results indicated a possible association between musculoskeletal symptoms and non-fatal injuries. Hence, strengthening of laws and regulations, effective ergonomic programs and training is necessary to prevent musculoskeletal symptoms.
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Main subject:
Smoke
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Social Control, Formal
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Alcohol Drinking
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Multiple Trauma
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Smoking
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Logistic Models
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Prevalence
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Occupational Injuries
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Jurisprudence
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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