A Study on Types of Municipal Sanitation Workers' Occupational Accident by Work Type / 산업간호학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to identify the characteristics of occupational accidents by work type among municipal sanitation workers. METHODS: The original data of occupational accidents in 2009 by Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency were analyzed by frequency and percentage using the SAS Version 9.1. RESULTS: The types of occupational accident were as follows slips and trips, falls, musculoskeletal disorders, traffic accident, collision, amputation, cut & puncture, crush injuries, strenuous movement and drop/fly. Slips and trips occurred most frequently in domestic waste collection and street sweeping. The traffic accident showed the highest incidence in food waste collection. Falls occurred most frequently in recycling waste collection. Musculoskeletal disorders showed the highest incidence in large waste collection. CONCLUSION: Depending on the work type, types of occupational accident were different. The results of this study can provide the information for the development of the occupational accident prevention programs of municipal sanitation workers.