An overview of compensated work-related injuries among Korean firefighters from 2010 to 2015

ConclusionIn this study, we could obtain the preliminary data necessary to establish preventive measures, including the cause of accident and region with high accident rates. However, the number of applications for compensated injuries was very small compared to the frequency of injuries found in previous studies. The lack of appropriate treatment suggested that many firefighter injuries can become chronic. In this study, we suggest that it is necessary to introduce an injury monitoring system and improve the accessibility of compensated injuries.Trial registrationCR318031. Registered 20 June 2018.
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research