The association between work interval regularity and sleep regularity: A two-week observational study in daytime employees
CONCLUSIONS: Regularity of WI was associated with regularity of sleep. To ensure worker health, workers should have regular WI, and if they are exposed to irregular WI, they should make every effort to maintain regular sleep.PMID:38365438 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae009 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 16, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Hiroki Ikeda Tomohide Kubo Source Type: research
Hierarchical Clustering Analysis of Musculoskeletal Stress Factors and Their Risk Level in Cardboard Manufacturing: A Research from PLIBEL
CONCLUSIONS: It was possible to identify the main work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the associated stress factors for the cardboard manufacturing industry by utilising hierarchical cluster classification and analysis, enabling the classification of risk levels and the impact on body health for each workstation.PMID:38365445 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae008 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 16, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Martha Roselia Contreras-Valenzuela Carlos Alejandro Mart ínez-Ibanez Source Type: research
The association between work interval regularity and sleep regularity: A two-week observational study in daytime employees
CONCLUSIONS: Regularity of WI was associated with regularity of sleep. To ensure worker health, workers should have regular WI, and if they are exposed to irregular WI, they should make every effort to maintain regular sleep.PMID:38365438 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae009 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 16, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Hiroki Ikeda Tomohide Kubo Source Type: research
Hierarchical Clustering Analysis of Musculoskeletal Stress Factors and Their Risk Level in Cardboard Manufacturing: A Research from PLIBEL
CONCLUSIONS: It was possible to identify the main work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the associated stress factors for the cardboard manufacturing industry by utilising hierarchical cluster classification and analysis, enabling the classification of risk levels and the impact on body health for each workstation.PMID:38365445 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae008 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 16, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Martha Roselia Contreras-Valenzuela Carlos Alejandro Mart ínez-Ibanez Source Type: research
The association between work interval regularity and sleep regularity: A two-week observational study in daytime employees
CONCLUSIONS: Regularity of WI was associated with regularity of sleep. To ensure worker health, workers should have regular WI, and if they are exposed to irregular WI, they should make every effort to maintain regular sleep.PMID:38365438 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae009 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 16, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Hiroki Ikeda Tomohide Kubo Source Type: research
Hierarchical Clustering Analysis of Musculoskeletal Stress Factors and Their Risk Level in Cardboard Manufacturing: A Research from PLIBEL
CONCLUSIONS: It was possible to identify the main work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the associated stress factors for the cardboard manufacturing industry by utilising hierarchical cluster classification and analysis, enabling the classification of risk levels and the impact on body health for each workstation.PMID:38365445 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae008 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 16, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Martha Roselia Contreras-Valenzuela Carlos Alejandro Mart ínez-Ibanez Source Type: research
Stress Experienced By dental students performing clinical training in different dental disciplines- A Cross Sectional Study
CONCLUSIONS: The stress level among students in clinical courses was influenced by their academic performance, gender, year level and the type and time needed for the provided treatment. Completing course requirements was among the most commonly faced stressors. Future research endeavors might be considered to study each clinical factor, its impact on students' stress level and how to manage and positively improve these factors.PMID:38348494 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae006 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 13, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Rasha A Alamoush Sereen Al-Sawaeir Dima Abu Baker Sanaa A Aljamani Salah A Alomoush Mahmoud K Al-Omiri Source Type: research
A prospective cohort study of presenteeism and increased risk of unemployment among Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
CONCLUSIONS: Workers with work functioning impairment are at increased risk of resignation or unemployment. Management strategies for workers with work functioning impairment are needed to reduce their disadvantages in employment.PMID:38344801 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad015 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 12, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yoshihisa Fujino Makoto Okawara Ayako Hino Keiji Muramatsu Tomohisa Nagata Seiichiro Tateishi Mayumi Tsuji Akira Ogami Tomohiro Ishimaru for the CORoNaWork project Source Type: research
Exploring wearable technology use and importance of health monitoring in the hazardous occupations of first responders and professional drivers
CONCLUSIONS: Occupation appeared to be important but further analysis uncovered that characteristics of individuals within the occupations were more salient to the use of wearable technology. HAZMAT exposure, someone else monitoring health data, and experience with wearable technology use were found to be important factors for perceptions about benefits of health monitoring with wearable technology.PMID:38332724 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad002 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sarah Tucker Soundarya Jonnalagadda Cheryl Beseler Aaron Yoder Ann Fruhling Source Type: research
Comment on "Job demands and temporomandibular disorders: mediating and moderating effects of psychological distress and recovery experiences"
J Occup Health. 2024 Jan 4;66(1):uiad018. doi: 10.1093/joccuh/uiad018.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38332725 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad018 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Slamet Wardoyo Taufik Anwar Muhammad Ifham Hanif Source Type: research
Psychosocial work conditions and traffic safety among minibus and long-bus drivers
CONCLUSIONS: Psychosocial work factors directly predict RTCs among minibus and long-bus drivers. Policymakers, driver unions, and owners and managers of bus transport businesses should prioritize integrating occupational health and safety into road transport activities. Furthermore, managers and bus owners should use bottom-up communication, provide access to support services and work-family balance initiatives, flexible work schedules, and a supportive work environment to improve road safety.PMID:38332726 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad019 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Mustapha Amoadu Edward Wilson Ansah Jacob Owusu Sarfo Source Type: research
Artificial intelligence in advancing occupational health and safety: an encapsulation of developments
CONCLUSION: As industries embrace the transformative potential of AI, a new frontier of possibilities emerges for enhancing workplace safety. This synergy between OHS and AI marks a pivotal moment in the quest for safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces.PMID:38334203 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad017 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Immad A Shah SukhDev Mishra Source Type: research
Organizational and occupational health issues with working remotely during the pandemic: a scoping review of remote work and health
CONCLUSION: To promote wellbeing and successful remote work, isolation and loneliness should be reduced through greater contact with colleagues and managers. Managers should promote family friendly policies that may support work-life balance and reduce gender inequities in remote work.PMID:38289710 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae005 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Lynnette-Natalia Lyzwinski Source Type: research
A systematic review of work-related health problems of factory workers in the textile and fashion industry
CONCLUSIONS: he findings of the study reinforced the need for a good safety workspace and spacious work environment, provision of personal protective equipment, training on occupational hazards, frequent health checks, and ergonomic assessment on workstations to reduce prolonged work postures. Stakeholders, employers, policymakers, and government should collaborate to safeguard and protect the well-being and health of the workers at the factories.PMID:38289711 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae007 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Raphael Kanyire Seidu Emmanuel Abankwah Ofori Benjamin Eghan George Kwame Fobiri Alex Osei Afriyie Richard Acquaye Source Type: research
