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A global, cross cultural study examining the relationship between employee health risk status and work performance metrics
ConclusionsClear differences in health risks exist between employees from developed and developing countries and these should be considered when addressing well-being and productivity in the global workforce. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 12, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

A physical fitness profile of state highway patrol officers by gender and age
ConclusionMale officers tended to be heavier, taller and perform significantly better than female officers in all measures bar sit-ups. While there appeared to be a general decline in certain physical characteristics across genders with increasing age the notable differences were between the youngest male age group (20 –29 years) and all other male age groups with a potential reason being the lack of fitness requirements once typically younger cadets leave the academy. Percentile rankings for the assessed measures were found to have elements very specific to this population when compared to the general populati on and t...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

A socioecological framework for research on work and obesity in diverse urban transit operators based on gender, race, and ethnicity
AbstractUrban transit (bus and rail) operators, totaling nearly 700,000 persons, are one of the heaviest occupational groups in the United States (US). Little is known about occupational risk factors for weight gain and obesity and their interrelationship with health-related behaviors, particularly among female minority (African Americans and Hispanics) transit operators who are at greater risk for obesity. As a step towards developing successful obesity interventions among urban transit operators, this paper aims to present a new socioecological framework for studying working conditions, chronic strain, health-related beh...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - May 17, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The impact of body armor on physical performance of law enforcement personnel: a systematic review
ConclusionsGiven the physical performance and biomechanical impacts on the wearer, body armour should be carefully selected, with consideration of the physical fitness of the wearers and the degree to which the armour systems can be ergonomically optimized for the specific population in question. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - May 16, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Exposure to occupational hazards for pregnancy and sick leave in pregnant workers: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsOur results support the assertion that pregnant workers exposed to occupational hazards for pregnancy without medical complications are also at risk of taking SL during pregnancy. More prevention in the workplace for pregnant workers exposed to occupational hazards could reduce SL. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - May 15, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The responses of subjective feeling, task performance ability, cortisol and HRV for the various types of floor impact sound: a pilot study
ConclusionsThese results suggest that the human ’s subjective and objective responses were different according to FIS types and those combinations. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - May 15, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effect of shift work on hypertension: cross sectional study
ConclusionsShift workers had a higher chance of hypertension than day workers do. Particularly, the longer the workers work continuously, the risk of hypertension getting higher. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - April 11, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Validation of general job satisfaction in the Korean Labor and Income Panel Study
ConclusionThe results obtained in our study confirm the validity and reliability of general JS. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - April 5, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Respiratory symptoms and illnesses related to the concentration of airborne particulate matter among brick kiln workers in Kathmandu valley, Nepal
ConclusionHigh dust exposures identified in this study may explain the increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms/illnesses among Nepalese brickfield workers, warranting action to reduce exposures. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 27, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Vibration upshot of operating mechanical sewing machine: an insight into common peroneal nerve conduction study
ConclusionOperating mechanical sewing machine by paddling chronically and arduously could have attributed to abnormal nerve conduction study parameters due to vibration effect of the machine on right and left common peroneal nerves. The results of present study follow the trend towards presymptomatic or asymptomatic neuropathy similar to subclinical neuropathy. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 24, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Occupational exposure to sharps injury among healthcare providers in Ethiopia regional hospitals
ConclusionsThis study revealed 32.8% or at least three out of ten HCP exposed to sharps injury. This was found statistically significant among HCP who had no in-service job training and who had previous exposure to sharps injury. Thus, training HCP perhaps increase their skill and  curiosity to reduce exposure to sharps injury. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The current condition of the workers ’ general health examination in South Korea: a retrospective study
ConclusionsAlthough the workers ’ general health examination has been replaced with the national general health screening, it remains necessary to ensure uniform health management services among all workers in the Republic of Korea. This can, in turn, promote occupational health and improve working conditions throughout the Repu blic of Korea. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 6, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Pesticide metabolite and oxidative stress in male farmers exposed to pesticide
ConclusionsThe concentration between oxidative stress biomarkers and the pesticide metabolite were a positive correlation. Indicators of oxidative stress was associated with a pesticide metabolite DMP, DEP, and DETP. Therefore, Pesticide exposure and oxidative stress were relevant. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - February 27, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Practice status of specialized agencies for occupational health management of small- to medium-size enterprises and the factors improving their performance: a cross-sectional survey study
ConclusionAmong health management tasks, follow-up management of individuals with illnesses and consultations for disease/lifestyle habits were relatively well performed, whereas health promotion activities at workplaces were not performed well. Among factors that positively influenced SA performance at workplaces, only the utilization of health examination results had significant effects. Therefore, to accomplish health management goals and perform effective health management at workplaces, there is a need to establish a comprehensive system of occupational health service outsourcing integrating health examinations and he...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - February 26, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Participation inequality in the National General Health Examination based on enterprise size
ConclusionWorkplace policyholders at small enterprises comprised a vulnerable group less likely to participate in WGHEs. Efforts should be made to raise the WGHE participation rate among the vulnerable employees belonging to small enterprises, as well as among their dependents. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - February 21, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research