An analysis of permanent work disability among construction sheet metal workers
| Autor: | Gavin H. West, Rebecca Novello, Katherine L. Hunting, Laura S. Welch, Claire S. Teitelbaum, Jaime Dawson |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Gerontology
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| Zdroj: | American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 59:186-195 |
| ISSN: | 0271-3586 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/ajim.22545 |
| Popis: | BACKGROUND: Causes of permanent work disability in the sheet metal industry are not well characterized. METHODS: Pension records were used to compare causes of disability among sheet metal workers and the U.S. working population. Subgroup analysis examined the major causes of sheet metal worker disability. RESULTS: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), circulatory disease, and injuries were leading causes of sheet metal worker disability (47.2%, 13.7%, 10.9% of awards, respectively). Award distribution differed from the U.S. working population (P CONCLUSIONS: Higher proportions of awards caused by MSD or injury among sheet metal workers may reflect higher rates of work-related injuries and MSDs, a high likelihood of disability with construction work given the same impairment, or higher prevalence of other conditions in the general population. Prevention requires task-specific ergonomic innovations and proven participatory interventions. Am. J. Ind. Med. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Language: en |
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