Organizational practices and workplace health and safety: A cross-sectional study in manufacturing companies

2010 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 562-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sybil Geldart ◽  
Christopher A. Smith ◽  
Harry S. Shannon ◽  
Lynne Lohfeld
Keyword(s):  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Organizational Practices ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Health And Safety

scholarly journals Shedding Light on the Direct and Indirect Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Lebanese Radiographers or Radiologic Technologists: A Crisis within Crises

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 362
Author(s):  
Rasha Itani ◽  
Mohammed Alnafea ◽  
Maya Tannoury ◽  
Souheil Hallit ◽  
Achraf Al Faraj
Keyword(s):  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Radiologic Technologists ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Workplace Conditions ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Effective Diagnosis

With the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the need for radiologic procedures is increasing for the effective diagnosis and follow-up of pulmonary diseases. There is an immense load on the radiographers’ shoulders to cope with all the challenges associated with the pandemic. However, amidst this crisis, Lebanese radiographers are also suffering from a socioeconomic crisis and record hyperinflation that have posed additional challenges. A cross-sectional study was conducted among registered Lebanese radiographers to assess the general, workplace conditions, health and safety, mental/psychologic, financial, and skill/knowledge development impacts. Despite applying an adapted safety protocol, institutions are neither providing free RT-PCR testing to their staff nor showing adequate support for infected staff members, thus causing distress about contracting the virus from the workplace. Aggravated by the deteriorating economic situation that affected the radiographers financially, they additionally suffer from severe occupational physical and mental burnout. Regardless of that, they used their free time during the lockdown for skill/knowledge development and have performed many recreational activities. This cross-sectional study highlighted the different ways the pandemic has impacted the radiographers: physically, psychologically, and financially. It aimed to shed light on what these frontline heroes are passing through in the midst of all these unprecedented crises.

scholarly journals Telework during the COVID-19 epidemic in Portugal and determinants of job satisfaction: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mafalda Sousa-Uva ◽  
António Sousa-Uva ◽  
Marta Mello e Sampayo ◽  
Florentino Serranheira
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Background Telework satisfaction is a Public Health concern, intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, and its determinant factors may be related with the negative health effects of teleworking. However, there is still little research exploring this issue. This study aimed to characterize telework during the first wave of the COVID-19 epidemic in Portugal and to identify the major predictors of telework satisfaction. Methods This is a cross-sectional study aimed at all teleworkers working in Portugal, during the first wave of the COVID-19 epidemic. Data were collected through a Google Forms platform online questionnaire distributed by a snowball method on social networks. Descriptive statistics included crude and relative frequency data. The associations between sociodemographic characteristics, self-perceived health, organization of working time, concentration at work, work-life balance, work disconnection, working conditions, and organizational demands (flexibility and organizational trust based on E-work Life Scale) with telework satisfaction were estimated through logistic regression. Results This study included 1004 participants. Teleworkers satisfaction levels were high (69%). Better concentration at work (OR = 1.54; 95%CI 1.01–2.34); the satisfaction with the balance between work life and extra work when teleworking (OR = 1.79; 95%CI 1.17–2.74); and higher work flexibility (OR = 2.26; 95%CI 1.46–3.49) were good predictors of greater levels of satisfaction with telework. However, its major predictors were the company’s trust in teleworkers (OR = 4.50; 95%CI 2.89–7.02) and feeling good in the workspace at home (OR = 3.72; 95%CI 1.46–9.49). Conclusions Our findings point that work environment and organizational culture play a crucial role in affecting telework satisfaction. More studies are needed to monitor telework satisfaction and its effects on physical and mental health, so that Public and Occupational Health (and Safety) can be able to identify and implement the best interventions that allow promoting individual health and foster a healthy work environment for teleworkers.

scholarly journals Occupational health and safety characteristics of agricultural workers in Adana, Turkey: a cross-sectional study

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e4952 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramazan Azim Okyay ◽  
Ferdi Tanır ◽  
Pelin Mutlu Ağaoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Social Security ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Agricultural Workers ◽  
Occupational Accidents ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Background Among agricultural workers, especially in the seasonal migratory ones, housing and hygiene related issues, occupational accidents, low levels of education, poverty and absence of social security problems emerge as significant public health problems. This study aims to compare migrant-seasonal workers (MSWs) and resident agricultural workers (RAWs) in terms of socio-demographic characteristics and occupational health and safety in Adana, one of Turkey’s most important agricultural cities. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on RAWs and MSWs, aged 15–65, operating in the province of Adana. The calculated sample sizes for both MSWs and RAWs were distributed using stratified simple random sampling to five districts of Adana. Results The mean age of the 798 participating agricultural workers was 34.6 ± 14.2. Of the RAWs, 78.8% and of the MSWs 57.0% were male; 5.8% of RAWs and 32.8% of MSWs were illiterate. The mean number of people in the households of the participating workers was 5.1 for RAWs and 6.6 for MSWs. Of the RAWs, 20.5% were not covered by any social security scheme while this percentage was 35.1% in MSWs. RAWs worked 9.9 h a day while MSWs worked 10.9 h a day. Of the agricultural workers, 12.9% had injuries caused by occupational accidents. Discussion Agricultural workers, who are a large part of Turkey’s economically active population, do not have healthy and safe working conditions. New regulations in the fields of social security, record keeping, monitoring, supervision, education and occupational health have been implemented recently to solve these problems. Despite the recent improvements there are still some problematic issues in the auditing of the necessary practices.

scholarly journals RECORRIDO HISTÓRICO CENTRO COMERCIAL PLAZA DE MERCADO DE UBATÉ

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (16) ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
NORMA NARVÁEZ ◽  
◽  
NUBIA GUERRERO ◽  
GINA FUENTES
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
San Diego ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Informal Workers ◽  
The Family ◽  
Commercial Center

Some The Villa of San Diego de Ubaté has been the main municipal seat, thus being the commercial center with the greatest influx, bringing together peasants not only from the central savannah, but also from Bogotá, people who gather around traditions and sale of products. that are harvested by themselves and by their families, thus being the family sustenance. The objective of this study is to make a diagnosis of informal workers who work in the Plaza de Mercado Villa de San Diego de Ubaté. This research is an observational, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach and descriptive scope. An instrument was designed that assesses sociodemographic and occupational variables, health status, and health and safety conditions at work, the sample was 183 jobs who participated voluntarily. The main findings are found in the number of people who work especially in the batán (43%), peasant (25%) and fruver (15%) sections, showing discomfort mainly at the musculoskeletal level. It is concluded that it is necessary to implement control measures in the person, at the source and in the middle, in order to improve the health and safety conditions at work of informal workers.

scholarly journals Absenteeism and associated factors: a study addressing the workers from a footwear manufacturer

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Inês Thier Roloff ◽  
Clarice Alves Bonow ◽  
Daiani Modernel Xavier ◽  
Mara Regina Santos da Silva ◽  
Adriane Maria Netto de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Icd 10

ABSTRACT Objectives: To characterize absenteeism among the workers of a footwear manufacturer and analyze associated factors. Method: This quantitative and cross-sectional study addressed 572 workers from a footwear company located in southern Brazil, totaling 1,902 sick leaves in 2017. Analyses considered absolute and relative frequencies, and univariate and multivariate Poisson regression models were performed. Results: Most workers taking a leave from work were women with a job position in the operational sector to accompany a family member to attend a medical appointment or take exams. In the multivariate analysis, the following variables appeared associated with leaves longer than three days: being ≥ 50 years older, working in the Production Support sector, working in the company from 16 to 20 years, and nine groups of diseases (ICD-10). Conclusion: The findings contribute to understanding this industry’s absenteeism profile, supporting strategies to promote positive economic and social impact, and promote adequate occupational health and safety.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study of workplace social capital and blood pressure: a multilevel analysis at Japanese manufacturing companies

BMJ Open ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. e002215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihisa Fujino ◽  
Tatsuhiko Kubo ◽  
Masamizu Kunimoto ◽  
Hidetoshi Tabata ◽  
Takuto Tsuchiya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Multilevel Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Social Capital

scholarly journals Assessment of Occupational Injury among Industrial Workers in the Bahir Dar City of Northwest Ethiopia: Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Berhanemeskel Hunegnaw ◽  
Mesafint Molla ◽  
Yihun Mulugeta ◽  
Maru Meseret
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Injury ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The City

Background. Ethiopia is one of the economically fastest growing countries in the world. Industries in Ethiopia are booming, and Bahir Dar is one of the industrial zones in the country. The city administration is planning to recruit the majority of the workforce in these industries. However, injuries related to occupations in the industries are not that much studied yet. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of occupational injury and its associated factors among industrial workers in the Bahir Dar city of Northwest Ethiopia. Methods and Materials. Institution-based cross-sectional study design was used. Multistage stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 846 study participants from each stratum (small-, medium-, and large-scale industries). Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 21. Binary logistic regression was employed to determine the existence of an association between dependent and independent variables. Result. A total of 803 participants were included in the study with a response rate of 95%. The mean age of respondents was 28.9 years (SD ± 8 years). Five hundred nine (63.4%) were occupationally injured in the last 12 months. Sex (AOR = 3.66, 95% CI = (2.53–5.29)), employment status (AOR = 7.33, 95% CI = (3.31–16.22)), regular health and safety supervision (AOR = 2.66, 95% CI= (1.79–3.96)), training prior to entry to actual work (AOR = 3.18, 95% CI= (2.14–4.74)), and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (AOR = 2.48, 95% CI= (1.74–3.56)) were significantly associated with occupational injury. Conclusion. The prevalence of occupational injury in this research is found to be very high. It is advisable to provide sustainable training and regular occupational health and safety supervision for industrial workers in the city. Moreover, research has to be conducted to know the reasons for the difference in the prevalence of occupational injury between large-, medium-, and small-scale industries.

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