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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Development and Validation of an Integrated Healthy Workplace Management Model in Taiwan (Original article)
Background: Impacts of exposure are generally monitored and recorded after injuries or illness occur. Yet, absence of conventional after-the-effect impacts (i.e., lagging indicators), tend to focus on physical health and injuries, and fail to inform…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Epidemiology of Urolithiasis with Sex and Working Status Stratification Based on the National Representative Cohort in Republic of Korea (Original article)
Background: This study aimed to estimate the annual prevalence and incidence of urolithiasis stratified by work status based on a large nationwide sample.
Methods: This study used data from the National Health Insurance Service-National Sample…
Methods: This study used data from the National Health Insurance Service-National Sample…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Ergonomic Evaluation of Young Agricultural Operators Using Handle Equipment Through Electromyography and Vibrations Analysis Between the Fingers (Original article)
Background: Agricultural handle equipment is present on all production areas’ farms. They are handy and portable; however, excessive use can lead to acute traumas or accidental injuries. Repetitive movements, awkward postures, and hand-arm vibrations…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Exposure Assessment of Airborne Bacteria and Fungi in the Aircraft (Original article)
Objective: The exposure levels of disease-causing bacteria and germs were assessed on aircraft cleaning workers on multiple different aircrafts.
Method: Five measuring points were selected depending on the aircraft types. Four aircraft cleaning…
Method: Five measuring points were selected depending on the aircraft types. Four aircraft cleaning…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Fatigue Risk Management Systems Diagnostic Tool: Validation of an Organizational Assessment Tool for Shift Work Organizations (Original article)
Background: This study aimed to determine and define the elements of an Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) diagnostic tool to assist an organization in systematically assessing its level of implementation of an FRMS.
Methods: A modified Delphi…
Methods: A modified Delphi…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health in Pandemic Times: The Predict Role of Psychosocial Risks (Original article)
Background: Healthcare workers perform an emotionally exhausting daily work activity, making them prone to occupational hazards, namely psychosocial ones. This study aims to assess the impact of psychosocial risk factors on healthcare workers’ mental…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Investigation of Demand-Control-Support Model and Effort-Reward Imbalance Model as Predictor of Counterproductive Work Behaviors (Original article)
Background: Nowadays, counter-productive work behaviors (CWBs) have turned into a common and costly position for many organizations and especially health centers. Therefore, the study was carried out
to examine and compare the demandecontrolesupport…
to examine and compare the demandecontrolesupport…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Modelling the factors affecting Quality of Life among Indian police officers: a novel ISM and DEMATEL approach (Original article)
Background: This study examines quality of life (QOL) of a sample of police officers in India. The concept of QOL includes well-being, social obligations, relationships of a person, and his association with envi-
ronment. The study examines the…
ronment. The study examines the…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Norms about Alcohol Use among US Firefighters (Original article)
Background: Problem drinking is a perennial concern in the US fire service. A large literature has documented the importance of addressing alcohol norms in intervention research. The purpose of this study was to explore alcohol norms in a national…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Protective Measures From Solar Ultraviolet Radiation for Beach Lifeguards in Tuscany (Italy): Shade and Clothing Strategies (Original article)
Background: The exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation is a significant risk factor generally underestimated by outdoor workers and employers. Several studies have pointed out that occupational solar exposure increased eye and skin diseases with a…