scholarly journals When is work a cause of early retirement and are there any effective organizational measures to combat this? A population-based study of work environment and work-related disorders among employees in Sweden

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerstin Nilsson
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Environmental Control ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Swedish Population ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Environmental Controls ◽  
Work Tasks

Abstract Background: The ageing workforce have an impact on public health. The aim of this study was to evaluate work-related disorders, work tasks and measures associated with possibility of working beyond 65 years of age or not. Method: The data comprised two sample surveys based on the Swedish population: the Survey of National Work-Related Health Disorders, and the National Work Environment Survey. Results: A logistic regression analysis showed that an active systematic work environmental controls at the workplace was statistically significant association with whether individuals could work in their current occupation until 65 years of age (OR 1.7). The final multivariate model stated that whether individuals could work until 65 years was associated with bodily exhausted after work, often feel the own work effort insufficient at the end of the day, experience the work as restricted and with a lack of freedom, work alone and at risk of unsafe or threatening situations, and generally dissatisfied with the work tasks. Women-dominated workplaces were more highly associated with both male and female employees not being able to work until age 65 (OR 1.6). Conclusion: Deficiencies in the working environment is a threat to the public health. An active systematic work environmental control at the workplace increase the possibility to extend the working life. Tools for managers, as the swAge-model, to easier perform an active systematic work environmental controls could therefore be a possible way to decrease the risk work injury as well as increase the possibility for a sustainable extended working life.

scholarly journals When is work a cause of early retirement and are there any effective organizational measures to combat this? A population-based study of perceived work environment and work-related disorders among employees in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerstin Nilsson
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Environmental Management ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Swedish Population ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Environmental Controls ◽  
Work Tasks

Abstract Background: The ageing workforce has an impact on public health. The aim of this study was to evaluate work-related disorders, work tasks and measures associated with the possibility of working beyond 65 years of age or not. Method: The data comprised two sample surveys based on the Swedish population: the Survey of National Work-Related Health Disorders, and the National Work Environment Survey. Results: A logistic regression analysis showed that an active systematic work environmental management in the workplace was a statistically significant association with whether individuals could work in their current occupation until 65 years of age (OR 1.7). The final multivariate model stated that whether individuals could work until 65 years was associated with bodily exhaustion after work, frequent feeling of the own work effort being insufficient at the end of the day, experience of the work as restricted and with a lack of freedom, working alone and at risk of unsafe or threatening situations, and generally feeling dissatisfied with the work tasks. Women-dominated workplaces were more highly associated with both male and female employees not being able to work until age 65 (OR 1.6). Conclusion: Deficiencies in the working environment seems to be a threat to the public health. An active systematic work environmental management in the workplace increases the possibility to extend the working life. Tools for managers, like the swAge-model, to easily perform active systematic work environmental controls could therefore be a possible way to decrease the risk of work injury as well as increase the possibility for a sustainable extended working life.

scholarly journals The relative importance of work-related and non-work-related stressors and perceived social support on global perceived stress in a cross-sectional population-based sample

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jes Bak Sørensen ◽  
Mathias Lasgaard ◽  
Morten Vejs Willert ◽  
Finn Breinholt Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Work Situation ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Stressors

Abstract Background High levels of perceived stress have a negative bearing on health and well-being, and stress is a major public health issue. According to the Stress Process Model, stressors are socially patterned and combine to produce strain. Despite this, most studies on stress have focused on work-related stressors leaving non-work determinants under-investigated. The aim of the present study was to determine the relative importance of work-related and non-work-related stressors and perceived social support for the overall perceived stress level. Methods Self-reported data were drawn from the 2017 population-based health survey “How are you?” conducted in the Central Denmark Region (N = 32,417). Data were linked with data drawn from national administrative registers. Work- and non-work-related stressors assessed included major life events, chronic stressors and daily hassles. Perceived social support was assessed using a single question. Overall perceived stress was assessed by the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale. We conducted dominance analyses based on a multiple linear regression model to determine the most important explanatory variables of overall perceived stress. Analyses were weighted and adjusted. Results Work- and non-work-related stressors along with perceived social support explained 42.5% of the total variance (R2) in overall perceived stress. The most important explanatory variables were disease, perceived social support and work situation. The stratified analyses produced slightly varying results (“dominance profiles”) of perceived stress between subgroups. Work situation was the most important explanatory variable in the employed group. However, adding non-work-related explanatory variables to the analysis tripled the explained variance. Conclusions The overall level of perceived stress can be statistically explained by a combination of work- and non-work-related stressors and perceived social support both at population level and in subgroups. The most important explanatory variables of overall perceived stress are disease, perceived social support and work situation. Results indicate that public health strategies aiming to reduce stress should take a comprehensive approach and address a variety of stressor domains rather than focus on a single domain. Trial registration The study was approved by the Danish Data Protection Agency (r. no. 2012-58-0006) and registered in the Central Denmark Region (r. no. 1-16-02-593-16).

scholarly journals SELF-COMPACTING CONCRETE USE FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 724-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romuald Rwamamara ◽  
Peter Simonsson
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injury ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Work Activity ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Concrete Casting

Many of those working on construction sites are exposed to demanding work loads; construction workers lift and carry heavy materials and work in awkward postures. Occupational injuries and accidents due to poor ergonomics are more common in the construction industry and many times lead to human tragedies, disrupt construction processes and adversely affect the cost, productivity, and the reputation of the construction industry. In Sweden, it is reported that concrete workers have the highest relative work-related musculoskeletal injury frequency. Therefore, the use of ergonomic production methods to prevent this can have a significant human, social and financial impact. Research introduced here presents a case study of comparative analyses of ergonomic situations for concrete workers performing concrete casting processes. Three different ergonomic risk assessment methods were used to assess the physical strain, hand-arm vibration and noise affects risks involved in concrete casting work tasks. The combination of technical and managerial factors results in a system where workers are as efficient and safe as possible during their work tasks, and thus, makes the construction work environment sustainable. The aim of our research is to find practical methods to evaluate and compare two different concrete casting methods from an ergonomic perspective. The focus is on the production of cast-in-place concrete bridge constructions where the traditional concrete casting method is compared with the SCC (Self-Compacting concrete) casting method. To be able to identify work-related musculoskeletal injury risks due to concrete casting work tasks, QEC (Quick Exposure Check for musculoskeletal risks), PLIBEL (Checklist for identification for Ergonomics Hazards) and ErgoSAM (Ergonomic production technology method) methods were used. Ergonomic risks analysis methods QEC, PLIBEL and ErgoSAM have all shown capabilities to evaluate construction work activities and thus determine whether a construction work activity constitutes a musculoskeletal risk to the worker or not before any ergonomic intervention is introduced. As a result the present ergonomic risks emanating from work methods used in the traditional concrete placing can be significantly reduced with the use of self-compacting concrete (SCC) that eliminates awkward work postures, noise and hand arm vibration, thereby reducing if not eliminating musculoskeletal injuries among concrete workers during their concrete casting work tasks.

scholarly journals A Temporary Liminal Space Counteracting the Permanent ‘in between’ in Working Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanne Vesala ◽  
Seppo Tuomivaara
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Liminal Space ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Continuous State ◽  
Social Structural ◽  
Work Routines ◽  
Original Sense

Ambiguous liminality used to exist ‘in between’, in a transition to a new social-structural order, but recently, it has gained a more permanent and normalized presence in working life, where existing boundaries are becoming blurred. However, liminality as a continuous state can be individually demanding. This paper elaborates upon a theoretical understanding of permanent and temporary liminality in working life and examines possible measures to tame excessive liminality. To illustrate the theoretical development, forms of permanent and temporary liminality in the lives of three professionals are analyzed. We found that dealing with multiple and complex work roles independently could be conducive to fracturing work routines, which we identify as habitualized, permanent liminality. Withdrawal to an alternative work environment – a rural Finnish archipelago – formed a liminal space in its original sense, a creative and reflective phase that illuminated work-related challenges. It is suggested that such spaces are designed to achieve simplicity.

NORMAS DE BIOSEGURIDAD Y MANEJO DE DESECHOS HOSPITALARIOS DEL PERSONAL DE ASEO Y SALUBRIDAD

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-116
Author(s):  
Elvira Geoconda Villacreses Veliz ◽  
Carlos Hernán Romero Yela ◽  
Marcos Vinicio Valverde Lucio ◽  
Aida Monserrate Macías Alvia
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Personal Protection ◽  
Engineering Controls ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
And Training ◽  
Time Of Collection

La presente investigación denominada “Normas de bioseguridad y manejo de desecho hospitalarios del personal de aseo y salubridad” de la unidad de desechos sólidos del GAD municipal de  Jipijapa, provincia de Manabí”, tuvo como finalidad analizar desde el punto de vista profesional la falta de conocimientos y capacitación sobre las normas de bioseguridad que deben de utilizar los empleados para así prevenir enfermedades. Las normas de bioseguridad congregan el comportamiento y manejo preventivo, del personal, con el propósito de disminuir la probabilidad de adquirir infecciones en el medio laboral. El manejo de desechos sólidos hospitalarios debe ser atendido de forma conveniente, con un programa completo de prevención contemplando los aspectos del ambiente de trabajo y que cuente con la participación de los trabajadores, la aplicación de los controles de ingeniería, la capacitación y la concienciación sobre la protección personal.  Se realizó una investigación de tipo descriptivo, la metodología aplicada fue  de campo y bibliográfica documental; se utilizó la encuesta y la entrevista. De acuerdo a los resultados se elaboró una estrategia para lograr que los empleados de limpieza pública, cuenten con la indumentaria adecuada al momento de la recolección  de desechos hospitalarios y cumplan con las normas de bioseguridad. Palabras Clave: Educación ambiental, enfermedades infectocontagiosas, salud humana, salud pública.  Abstract  The present investigation called "Biosafety standards and management of hospital solid waste of public cleaning personnel of the solid waste unit of the municipal GAD of Jipijapa, province of Manabí", aimed to analyze from the professional point of view the lack of knowledge And training on biosafety standards that employees should use to prevent disease.The biosecurity standards congregate the behavior and preventive management, of the personnel, with the purpose of diminishing the probability of acquiring infections in the working environment. The management of hospital solid waste should be handled in a convenient manner, with a complete prevention program covering the aspects of the work environment and involving workers, the implementation of engineering controls, training and awareness Personal protection. A research of descriptive type was carried out, the applied methodology was of field and bibliographical documentary; Was used the survey and the interview. According to the results, a strategy was developed to ensure that public cleaningemployees have adequate clothing at the time of collection of hospital waste and comply with biosecurity standards.Keywords: Environmental education, infectious diseases, human health, public health. 

scholarly journals Oil and Gas Enterprise, Effect of Compensation, Working Environment, and Motivation to Performance Account Representative Tax Service Office

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.6) ◽  
pp. 445
Author(s):  
Linda HD Simbolon ◽  
Paisal Halim ◽  
Syamsiah Badruddin ◽  
Panji Hendarso ◽  
Yulianto . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Compensation Effect ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Gas Tax ◽  
Environment Effects ◽  
Main Thing

According to Gibson et al. (2012) quoted by Wibowo (2015) "Performance is the result of work related to organizational objectives such as quality, efficiency and other criteria of effectiveness." Account Representative Performance is a result of the Account Representative in performing his duties in accordance with the responsibilities assigned to him. Compensation, work environment, and motivation is Believed Account Representative will effect performance. According to some experts, compensation effect on performance (Holt, 1993) and compensation Becomes the main thing to Attract and MOTIVATE employees to improve Reviews their performances (Ivanceikh and Glueck, 1989); work environment effects on performance (Leaman, 1995); effects on performance and motivation (Vroom, 1964; Moorhead and Griffin, 1998). The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of compensation, work environment, and motivation on Account Representative Performance of Oil and Gas Tax Office. This research was conducted by taking the samples from all Account Representatives of Oil and Gas Tax Office as many as 37 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires in the form of a list of statements. The technique of data analysis used is Multiple Linear Regression Analysis using SPSS Version 23. Based on the result of the analysis, it was proved that compensation, work environment and motivation have a positive and significant influence on Account Representative performance of Oil and Gas Tax Office either partially or simultaneously.  

scholarly journals The relative importance of work-related and non-work-related stressors and perceived social support on perceived stress in a cross-sectional population-based sample

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jes Sørensen ◽  
Mathias Lasgaard ◽  
Morten Willert ◽  
Finn Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Daily Hassles ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Work Situation ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Stressors

Abstract Background: High levels of perceived stress have a negative bearing on health and well-being, and stress is a major public health issue. According to the Stress Process Model, stressors are socially patterned and combine to produce strain. Despite this, most studies on stress have focused on work-related stressors leaving non-work determinants underinvestigated. The aim of the present study was to determine the relative importance of work-related and non-work-related stressors and perceived social support for the perceived stress level.Methods: Self-reported data were drawn from the 2017 population-based health survey "How are you?" conducted in the Central Denmark Region (N=32,417). Data were linked with data drawn from national administrative registers. Work- and non-work-related stressors assessed included major life events, chronic stressors and daily hassles. Perceived social support was assessed using a single question. Perceived stress was assessed by the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale. We conducted dominance analyses based on a multiple linear regression model to determine the most important contributors to perceived stress. Analyses were weighted and adjusted.Results: Work- and non-work-related stressors along with perceived social support explained 42.5% of the total variance (R2) in perceived stress. The most important predictors were disease, perceived social support and work situation. The stratified analyses produced slightly varying predictor profiles of perceived stress between subgroups. Work situation was the most important predictor in the employed group. However, adding non-work-related predictors to the analysis tripled the explained variance.Conclusions: Level of perceived stress is affected by a combination of work- and non-work-related stressors and perceived social support both at population level and in subgroups. The most important predictors of perceived stress are disease, perceived social support and work situation. Results indicate that public health strategies aiming to reduce stress should take a holistic approach and address a variety of stressor domains rather than focus on a single domain.Trial registration: The study was approved by the Danish Data Protection Agency (r. no. 2012-58-0006) and Central Denmark Region (r. no. 1-16-02-593-16).

Front and backstage in the workplace

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mari Ekstrand ◽  
Sigrid Damman
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Customer Interaction ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The ability of employees to handle work-related demands, structure their own work and manage workflow is highly important in today’s complex organisations. This paper aims to explore the impact of the office environment on employees’ ability to control interaction, structure their own work processes and handle work-related demands. The focus is on the influence of the physical premises, especially on how work within private, privileged and public work zones may affect perceptions of, and possibilities to control, customer interactions and other work-related demands. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a qualitative case study of a Norwegian finance corporation. The core method was semi-structured interviews, carried out with 29 employees and managers. The triangulated research design included observations, field notes, user logs and document analyses. Findings The findings indicate that, in a customer-centred work process, separate zones for customer-related work and for internal work provide employees with increased scope to handle work demands and perceive control in their work. Zoning helped structure the workflow and provided employees with new resources in customer interaction and other work tasks. Originality/value Broadening the focus on environmental control and work-related demands from individual coping to social interaction may provide more insight into factors influencing work processes and employee well-being in emerging workplace concepts.

Smoking Habits and Their Confounding Effects among Occupational Groups in Sweden

1987 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Måns Rosén ◽  
Stig Wall ◽  
Marianne Hanning ◽  
Gudrun Lindberg ◽  
Lennarth Nyström
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Interaction Effects ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
National Average ◽  
Smoking Habits ◽  
Occupational Groups ◽  
Swedish Population ◽  
Work Related

Smoking habits among different occupational groups in Sweden were estimated from nation wide surveys of living conditions in 1977 and 1980/81. These surveys were conducted by Statistics Sweden and consist of interviews covering the Swedish population aged 16–74 years. The sample includes about 12000 persons for each of the two investigations. The results show that those who may be exposed to excess risks in their work environment, smoke more than those in other occupational groups. Transport and manufacturing workers, miners, wood and paper workers and painters, for example, have higher rates of daily smokers than the national average. The highest rates, however, were found among the category of early retired or unemployed. These findings confirm that an appropriate evaluation of occupationally-related diseases affected by smoking must take smoking data into consideration. If smoking data are available from other sources, adjusted work-related risks could be calculated. This presumes the absence of interaction effects. Procedures are given and illustrated. The paper also discusses the declining trends in smoking habits between 1977 and 1980/81 and possible reasons for differences in smoking habits between occupations.

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