Author:
Hanson Ginger C.,Rameshbabu Anjali,Bodner Todd E.,Hammer Leslie B.,Rohlman Diane S.,Olson Ryan,Wipfli Brad,Kuehl Kerry,Perrin Nancy A.,Alley Lindsey,Schue Allison,Thompson Sharon V.,Parish Megan
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to present safety, health and well-being profiles of workers within five occupations: call center work (N = 139), corrections (N = 85), construction (N = 348), homecare (N = 149), and parks and recreation (N = 178).Methods: Baseline data from the Data Repository of Oregon's Healthy Workforce Center were used. Measures were compared with clinical healthcare guidelines and national norms.Results: The prevalence of health and safety risks for adults was as follows: overweight (83.2%), high blood pressure (16.4%), injury causing lost work (9.9%), and reported pain (47.0%). Young workers were least likely to report adequate sleep (46.6%). Construction workers reported the highest rate of smoking (20.7%). All of the adult workers reported significantly lower general health than the general population.Conclusion: The number of workers experiencing poor safety, health and well-being outcomes suggest the need for improved working conditions.
Funder
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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