Abstract
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between occupational exposures and cigarette smoking among operating engineers. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with operating engineers (N = 412) from a midwestern state in the United States. The survey included validated questions on cigarette smoking, occupational exposures, demographics, comorbidities, and health behaviors. About 35% were current smokers. Those exposed to asphalt fumes, heat stress, concrete dust, and welding fumes were less likely to smoke (odds ratio [OR] = .79, 95% confidence interval [CI]: .64–.98). Other factors associated with smoking included younger age (OR = .97, 95% CI: .94–.99), problem drinking (OR = 1.07, 95% CI: 1.03–1.12), lower Body Mass Index (OR = .95, 95% CI: .90–.99), and being separated/widowed/divorced (OR = 2.24, 95% CI: 1.19–4.20). Further investigation is needed for better understanding about job-specific exposure patterns and their impact on cigarette smoking among operating engineers.
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