Occupational Traffic Accidents among Teachers in Spain.

Occupational traffic accidents are a leading cause of injuries or deaths among workers. Teachers in Spain are especially concerned about the problem of commuting due to their particular labor conditions. Multiple work-related factors are associated with the risk and severity of occupational traffic-related motor vehicle crashes. The objective of this research is to analyze the influence of the variables associated with the severity of occupational traffic accidents among teachers in Spain. A logistic regression model was used for the current study. The odds ratio (OR) and confidence interval (CI) were calculated for the injured worker on a sample of 20,190 occupational traffic accidents suffered by teachers. The results showed that women, Spanish nationality, younger than 55 years, and those driving a car were more likely to suffer a light crash. In contrast, men, foreign nationalities, older than 55 years, and those riding a motorbike were more likely to suffer a serious crash. Based on these findings, motor vehicle safety training could be designed and adapted to the riskiest profiles. Additionally, effective mobility plans for commuting could help reduce work-related traffic accidents.

Estudio comparativo de los riesgos psicosociales laborales entre profesionales médicos / Comparative study of psychosocial occupational risks among medical professionals

Objetivos: Los profesionales médicos se encuentran expuestos diariamente a multitud de factores de riesgo psicosocial. El objetivo de este trabajo es identificar aquellas condiciones de trabajo, derivadas de la organización del mismo, que puedan representar un riesgo para la salud para profesionales médicos Material y Métodos: Se ha empleado la herramienta de investigación, evaluación y prevención de los riesgos psicosociales CoPsoQ-istas2, entrevistando a una veintena de médicos en activo. Resultados: Los resultados ponen de manifiesto la fuerte aparición de ciertas exposiciones inherentes al trabajo sanitario, las diferencias individuales a la hora de afrontar un mismo problema, la variabilidad en el grado de exposición en función del área que se esté estudiando. Conclusiones: Se deben de implementar medidas preventivas para mejorar las condiciones psicosociales tales como incrementar el control sobre los tiempos de trabajo, mejorar la distribución de los mismo, o eliminar el trabajo aislado entre otras (AU)

Objectives: Medical professionals are exposed daily to a multitude of psychosocial risk factors. The objective of this work is to identify those working conditions, derived from its organization, which may represent a health risk for medical professionals. Material and Methods: The research, evaluation and prevention tool for psychosocial risks CoPsoQ-istas2 has been used, interviewing twenty active doctors. Results: The results show the strong appearance of certain exposures inherent to health work, the individual differences when facing the same problem, the variability in the degree of exposure depending on the area being studied. Conclusions: Preventive measures must be implemented to improve psychosocial conditions such as increasing control over working times, improving their distribution, or eliminating isolated work, among others (AU)