Online survey among maritime pilots: job-related stress and strain and the effects on their work ability

Autor: Marcus Oldenburg, Jan Herzog, Filip Barbarewicz, Volker Harth, Hans-Joachim Jensen
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, Vol 16, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1745-6673
DOI: 10.1186/s12995-021-00322-2
Popis: Abstract Background Maritime pilots often navigate ships through challenging waterways. The required 24 h standby rotation system (ROS) poses a stressful working situation. This study aims to describe the current job-related stress and strain among maritime pilots and the effects on their work ability, taking into account the different rotation systems. Methods Within a cross-sectional survey, pilots of all German pilots’ associations were asked to complete an online questionnaire. The 1-week ROS (port pilots) was compared with the 4-month ROS (sea and canal pilots). The pilots’ subjective perception of stress and strain was assessed using an established ship-specific questionnaire. Daily sleepiness and work ability were examined respectively using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and the Work Ability Index (WAI). Results The study group consisted of 401 male German pilots with an average age of 48.5 years (participation rate 46.9%). More than 50% of the pilots evaluated irregular working hours as the main stressor in their job. 79.8% of the pilots (especially 4-month ROS) experienced high psychological demands in their workplace. 83.3% stated having regularly neglected their private obligations due to job assignments. Pilots from the 4-month ROS experienced insufficiently predictable free time and long operation times at a stretch as stressors (p
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