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KMID : 0358520110230010009
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Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2011 Volume.23 No. 1 p.9 ~ p.17
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Relationship between Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Non-fatal Occupational Injuries in Construction Workers in Korea
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Yoo Seung-Won
Lee Hae-Eun
Koh Dong-Hee
Kim Kyoo-Sang
Kim Tae-Woo
Kim Min-Gi
Yu Kyeong-Yeol
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aimed to assess the relationship between musculoskeletal symptoms and nonfatal injuries in construction workers.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 1,836 male construction workers in petrochemical plants in Korea. For this study, a structured self-reported questionnaire(KOSHA CODE H-30-2003) was used. Musculoskeletal symptoms were defined as symptoms that affect the operation of the musculoskeletal system, for longer than one week or a frequency of more than once per month. To evaluate the association between musculoskeletal symptoms and non-fatal occupatioanl injuries, multiple logisticregressions were used after adjusting for age, exercise, smoking status, alcohol consumption, work time, work duration, and income.
Results: A total of 140 workers were involved in non-fatal injuries cases, representing 7.6% prevalence. After adjusting for confounding variables, the logistic regression analyses indicated the group with musculoskeletal symptoms(OR 1.73 95% CI:1.21~2.47) and intensity criteria of musculoskeletal symptoms as related to ‘moderate’ criteria(OR 1.82 95% CI:1.18~2.81) or ‘severe’ criteria(OR 2.57 95% CI:1.43~4.63). This identified group was more likely to experience non-fatal occupational injuries. However, a ‘mild’ criteria(OR 1.00 95% CI:0.51~1.99) was not associated with non-fatal occupational injuries.
Conclusions: The results indicated a possible association between musculoskeletal symptoms and nonfatal injuries. Hence, strengthening of laws and regulations, effective ergonomic programs and training is necessary to prevent musculoskeletal symptoms.
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KEYWORD
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Occupational injury, Musculoskeletal symptoms, Construction workers
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