Work-related injuries and illnesses and their association with hour of work: Analysis of the Oregon construction industry in the US using workers' compensation accepted disabling claims, 2007-2013.

CONCLUSIONS: This study identified the burden and distribution of work-related injuries and illnesses in the Oregon construction industry. Continued intervention efforts should target certain subpopulations (eg, young workers) and certain working time periods (eg, mid- and end-shift) to protect construction workers' safety and health. PMID: 32515883 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - Category: Occupational Health Tags: J Occup Health Source Type: research