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Relationship between Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Non-fatal Occupational Injuries in Construction Workers in Korea  

Yoo, Seung-Won (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA)
Lee, Hye-Eun (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA)
Koh, Dong-Hee (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA)
Kim, Kyoo-Sang (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA)
Kim, Tae-Woo (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA)
Kim, Min-Gi (Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, GyongJu Hospital of Dongguk University)
Yu, Kyeong-Yeol (Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Ajou University Hospital)
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Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine / v.23, no.1, 2011 , pp. 9-17 More about this Journal
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Occupational injury; Musculoskeletal symptoms; Construction workers;
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