Workable Level Research Articles

A Developed Framework for Energy Technology Sustainability Assessment

Technology assessment has reformed in nature over the last four decades from an analytical tool for technology evaluation, which relies extensively on quantitative and qualitative modelling methods to strategic plan tool for policy creation regarding satisfactory new technologies, that based on participative policy problematic investigation. The aim of assessing technology today is to make policy choices for solutions to organizational and social problems. which, at the workable level, use innovative technologies which considered publicly acceptable, that is, practical policy decisions. This paper concentrates on the progressing of a framework that joins a technology valuation method, namely, system dynamics, inside the larger opportunity of technology growth for sustainability. The framework, called system method to technology sustainability assessment (SATSA), joining three main fundamentals: technology progress, sustainable progress, and dynamic systems method. The article after that determines the framework of integrating the system dynamics procedure in energy technology assessment philosophy and exercise inside the framework of sustainable growth. The framework offers for technology sustainability assessment, which can direct the upgrade of sustainable energy technologies at a policy class. Additionally, it can support the technology inventors to understand the possible effects of technology, therefore allowing them to decrease technology transmission hazards.

Performance assessment of repair material for deteriorated concrete slabs using chemically bonded cement

This study provides the physical and durable properties of chemically bonded cements (CBC)-based repair materials containing magnesium potassium phosphate ceramics (MKPC) for concrete slab under laboratory atmospheric conditions, comparing it to the existing calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) type commercial ultra-rapid hardening cement for concrete repair. Also, this paper presents the field application of MKPC-based repair material. The results obtained from the laboratory tests during the fresh state show similar levels of workability and working time to the commercial repair material. Regarding the physical and durable properties of hardened MKPC-based mortar, it shows more desirable characteristics than the commercial repair material. In the field application, the MKPC-based repair material for cracks demonstrates considerable volume stability for a year, not showing any crack propagation and reoccurrence. Furthermore, for overlay repair, MKPC-based material shows good bonding strength to old substrate concrete slab.

Age-Diversity Practices and Retirement Preferences Among Older Workers: A Moderated Mediation Model of Work Engagement and Work Ability.

To meet the demographic changes, organizations are challenged to develop practices that retain older workers and encourage them to postpone retirement. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of human resources (HR) practices in retirement preferences of older workers. Drawing on theories on lifespan development and social exchange, we suggest that organizations can facilitate longer working lives by implementing bundles of HR practices that are sensitive to age-related changes in workers’ skills, preferences, and goals – i.e., age-diversity practices. We posit that age-diversity practices are positively related to work engagement that, in turn, relates to the preference for retiring later. We further suggest that work ability moderates the relationship between age-diversity practices and work engagement. Finally, we propose a moderated mediation model in which the mediated relationship is moderated by work ability. A sample of 232 older Portuguese workers completed a questionnaire. Hypotheses were tested by using structural equation modeling (SEM). Findings show that work engagement completely mediates the relationship between age-diversity practices and the preference for early or late retirement. Moreover, this mediating relationship is more important for those workers who experience low work ability. Results further demonstrate that the effect of age-diversity practices on the preference for retiring later via work engagement is stronger for lower levels of work ability. This study highlights the organizational role in promoting longer and healthier working lives through the implementation of age-supportive HR practices.

Mental well-being, job satisfaction and self-rated workability in general practitioners and hospitalisations for ambulatory care sensitive conditions among listed patients: a cohort study combining survey data on GPs and register data on patients

BackgroundPhysicians’ work conditions and mental well-being may affect healthcare quality and efficacy. Yet the effects on objective measures of healthcare performance remain understudied. This study examined mental well-being, job satisfaction...

The relationship between workplace characteristics and work ability in residential aged care: What is the role of work-life interaction?

To examine whether the work-life interface (through work-family conflict and overall work-life balance) moderates the relationship between work ability and workplace demands and resources. This study used a cross-sectional survey design to collect data from 426 employees working in residential aged care. A paper-based questionnaire was distributed to all permanent and casual employees at eight aged care facilities in Melbourne, Australia, between June - September 2013. Moderation analyses were conducted using PROCESS v. 2.13 in SPSS v. 22. As expected, workplace demands and resources directly influenced workers' work ability. In addition, moderate-to-high levels of work-family conflict and low-to-moderate levels of satisfaction with work-life balance combined interactively with particular workplace demands and resources (relationships with management, physical demands, and safety climate) to reduce work ability. This study advances understanding of how work-life balance and work-life conflict can influence work ability levels and shows that addressing the work-life interface may be a legitimate means to improve work ability, potentially leading to continued workforce participation. Staff retention in the residential aged care sector needs to be addressed. One possible means of achieving this is through improving work ability. This study expanded knowledge of how the work-life interface may influence work ability. The research demonstrated that relationships between work ability and particular workplace demands and resources were moderated by the work-life interface. This finding has implications for how human resources managers of residential aged care facilities may improve workforce retention-through facilitating employees to manage the work-life interface better.

Maintaining and engaging older workers at work: the trigger role of personal and psychosocial resources

Because the working population age is increasing, organizations are struggling to find ways to maintain employees’ desire and interest in staying on at work. Accordingly, the aim of this study is to enhance knowledge concerning the role played by personal resources (i.e. work ability) and psychosocial aspects (i.e. older workers stereotypes) in influencing desired retirement age and work engagement in older workers. Data was collected twice, using questionnaires on a sample of 565 older workers working in a public organization in Italy. Specifically, work ability, age stereotypes on older workers and desired retirement age were measured at T1, while work engagement was measured at T2 (eight months later). Using the Preacher and Hayes approach, a moderated mediation analysis was performed controlling for age, self-rated health, expected retirement age, tenure and job position. Results showed that older workers with higher levels of work ability and lower perceptions that in their environment there are age stereotypes, desire to work longer, and in turn stay engaged at work.

Testimony Before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: 'Shining Light on the Federal Regulatory Process'

This testimony addresses federal agency use of “guidance,” a term that covers all general statements that an agency makes, short of issuing full-blown binding regulations, that advise the public on how the agency plans to exercise its discretion or interpret law. Part I of my testimony explains that guidance is a very important means for increasing the transparency of federal agencies, though the use of guidance can detract from transparency if it substitutes for notice-and-comment rulemaking. If one’s goal is to increase transparency, one must confront a difficult tradeoff: if you attempt to increase transparency by requiring an agency to make policy only through highly participatory processes like notice and comment (which eat up lots of agency resources), the agency may give up articulating any policy at all, which is actually the worst outcome for transparency. Part II examines the principal justification for why guidance can be issued without notice and comment: that guidance, unlike a full-blown regulation, is not binding. In particular, I consider a common critique of this justification, i.e., that guidance is practically coercive in real life. Guidance can have powerful coercive effects in certain identifiable circumstances, but these effects are far from universal, and even when they happen, they typically are not consciously intended by agency officials. Coercive effects can be mitigated by certain institutional reforms, though many of these reforms would require resources and managerial initiative that may be in short supply. Part III considers the distinct questions that arise when guidance is deregulatory in nature, such that its use may shut out the people protected by regulatory statutes from participating in agency initiatives that may harm them. Part IV examines the ways in which agencies, when using guidance instead of notice-and-comment rulemaking, can foster transparency and public participation in ways that approach what is done in full-blown rulemaking. I consider the costs and benefits of these practices, which vary widely between different agencies and policies, and I note how they may sometimes lead to unintended and perverse consequences that require our vigilance. Overall, this is a subject fraught with tradeoffs between competing goods, variation between different regulatory areas, the risk of unintended consequences, and solutions that will work only with a commitment of scarce resources. Because of all this, improvements are most likely to be effective if pitched at a workable level of specificity. This counsels caution regarding any sweeping trans-agency legislation. It counsels in favor of seeking improvement at the level of an individual agency or program, either through oversight or possibly through legislation if there is sufficient groundwork laid through dialogue with the agency and experimentation at the agency.

Assessment of mental workload and its association with work ability in control room operators.

Background:Modern technology has reduced physical workload and imposed high mental workload on the control room operators in industrial settings. The present study was conducted among control room operators to assess their mental workload, investigate their workability, examine the relationship between mental workload and workability, and determine the factors associated with workability.Methods:This cross-sectional study was carried out among 213 control room operators in six Iranian process industries. Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) was used to assess the mental workload, and Work Ability Index (WAI) was used to determine workability. The relationships between demographic characteristics and dimensions of mental workload and workability were examined by univariate tests. Logistic regression analysis was also used to determine the factors associated with the operators’ workability.Results:The results showed a high mental workload in the study population (82.38±8.8). Yet, the operators showed a good and excellent level of workability (56.4%). Pearson’s correlation coefficient revealed a significant inverse linear relationship between the mean score of mental workload and workability (r=-0.581). Besides, regression modeling demonstrated that mental demand (OR=0.90), temporal demand (OR=0.90), effort (OR=0.91), frustration (OR=0.92), from NASA-TLX subscales were significantly associated with workability. Moreover, mental and temporal demands were important factors associated with reduced workability.Conclusion:Monitoring tasks imposes high mental workload on the control room operators, which may result in adverse effects on their workability as well as on the safety of the system.

Modern approaches to enhancing general physical work capacity of cadets in the process of their physical training

The problems of finding the most effective means and methods that will promote the development of physical work capacity of the cadetss and allow to prepare a highly skilled specialist, have been determined and revealed. The problems of definition of the concept, means and methods of development of work capacity of cadets in the educational process of profile institutions of higher education have been considered. The physical qualities of the cadets, which will influence the increase of the level of work capacity in the process of physical culture training have been determined. The activities of cadets during the training day have been analyzed. Objectives. To determine the optimal approaches to increasing the level of physical fitness and work capacity of cadets. Methods. Surveys, questionnaires, observations, analysis of the results. Results. The main factors influencing the general work capacity of the cadets, the factors influencing the peculiarities of conducting educational and labour day on the state of health of the cadets were revealed, and the most effective means and methods of their physical training were determined. To solve the problem of maintaining health and raising the level of workability, a concept was proposed for creating a system of professionally oriented on-learning process aimed at creating a healthy lifestyle.

Musculoskeletal pain in multiple body sites and work ability in the general working population: cross-sectional study among 10,000 wage earners.

Background and aims Musculoskeletal pain may negatively affect work ability, especially when work demands are high and/or physical capacity of the worker is low. This study investigated the association between intensity of musculoskeletal pain in multiple body regions and work ability among young and old workers with sedentary and physical demanding jobs. Methods Currently employed wage earners (n=10,427) replied to questions about pain intensity, work ability, and physical work demands. The odds ratio (OR) for having a lower level of work ability in relation to the physical demands at work were modeled using logistic regression controlled for various confounders. Results The OR for lower work ability increased with higher pain intensity in all regions among workers with sedentary and physical work. The same pattern was observed among workers <50 years and ≥50 years in both work types. The association was quite consistent across age and work activity groups, although it tended to be more pronounced among those with physically demanding work in some of pain regions. Conclusions This study shows that increasing pain intensity in multiple sites of the body is associated with lower work ability. This was seen for both younger and older workers as well as those with sedentary and physical work. Implications Physical workers with multiple-site pain may especially be at increased risk of the consequences of reduced work ability. Therefore, extra attention is needed and this group may benefit from better targeted preventive measures.

Effects of biofeedback postural training on pre-existing low back pain in static-posture workers.

Many studies report a relationship between poor static posture (SP) and low back pain (LBP). This study examined the effects of a biofeedback postural training program on pre-existing LBP, changes to level of physical activity and workability in participants. To determine if static posture training with biofeedback alleviates LBP. The control group wore a pedometer to track level of physical activity and the experimental group wore the postural training device, Lumo Lift, for three weeks. Participants completed the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) and completed pre- and post-intervention side-view pictures to evaluate changes in posture. Participants were predominately-sedentary work environment (N= 31; 13men, 18women; age = 33.1 ± 13.3years; height = 170.2 ± 9.7cm; mass = 71.6 ± 17.5kg). LBP discomfort was statistically significant when comparing pretest and posttest CMDQ mean score in all subjects [F(1, 18) = 6.25, p= 0.02]. There was no significant evidence of reducing LBP experience and LBP interference at work when comparing all subjects. There was no statistical difference in level of physical activity by analyzing average steps between the experimental and control groups (95% CI =-1040.4-1845.4, p= 0.57). Postural training with biofeedback application helps with LBP management by decreasing level of LBP discomfort. People with LBP should be aware of their static posture and develop good muscle strength and endurance in order to maintain performance at work, school, or sports.

The Constitutionalisation of the Test for Statutory Illegality in South African Contract Law: Cool Ideas v Hubbard 2014 4 SA 474 (CC)

This paper investigates the constitutionalisation of the test for statutory illegality (the test) in South African contract law, firstly through a careful evaluation of the manner in which the Constitutional Court (CC) applied the test in Cool Ideas v Hubbard, secondly through the manner in which the CC purports to constitutionalise the test in the said case, and thirdly through asking if such a method is desirable in the constitutional dispensation. It can be conceded that the approach taken by the main judgment to the application of the test in this case is more compelling than that taken by Froneman J. However, the fundamental differences in these approaches, particularly in the determination of the impact of the Constitution and its underlying values, highlight the need for an investigation into the test and the way it should operate in the constitutional dispensation. The paper begins by setting out the test and shows that it is capable of reflecting the values that underlie the Constitution (while maintaining a workable level of legal certainty) and that the test can operate in a manner that enhances the vision and goals of the Constitution. It also proposes a framework within which the various factors of the test should be weighed up, with a view to determining whether the contract under investigation is valid or invalid. Then the paper evaluates the CC's application of the test. It criticises the main judgment for its incomplete undertaking of the enquiry envisaged in sections 8(1) and (2) of the Constitution, as it took into account neither the "spirit, purport and objects" underpinning section 25(1), nor the fundamental values of the Constitution. It also criticises Froneman J's judgment for not connecting the value of fairness with the "spirit, purport and objects" underpinning section 25(1) or the broader fundamental values of the Constitution. Thereafter, it considers the manner in which the CC purports to constitutionalise the test. It points out that equity considerations apply in all matters, whether a substantive right is implicated or not, as they ensure that the "application" and "interpretation" of a statute enhance and are in line with the "objective normative value system" that is the Bill of Rights. Lastly, it considers the desirability of the CC's approach to the application of the test and its constitutionalisation. It points out that the main judgment goes to the extremes of objectivity in interpreting the relevant provisions of the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act, 1998 (within the application of the test), while Froneman J goes to the extremes of subjectivity. In this regard, it suggests that courts can use the "balance of convenience" test to adjust their decisions to accommodate the circumstances of each case. Therefore, it concludes that the approach to constitutionalising the test lies somewhere between that of the main judgment and that of Froneman J&#x0D; &#x0D;

Effect of Fibre Content on Mechanical Behavior of Slurry Infiltrated Fibrous Concrete

Cement mortar or slurry is an essential material for production of Slurry Infiltrated Fibrous Concrete (SIFCON) structural components. However, there have been limited technical data available for deciding a suitable mix proportions and water cement ratio. For achieving a good quality of mortar mix or slurry with specific strength requirement and satisfactory level of workability for proper infiltration ability of cement slurry fibrebed. The preliminary study was carried out to select suitable mix and W/C from various mixes (1:1, 1:1.5 &amp;1:2) and W/C (0.4, 0.45 &amp; 0.5)on fresh and hardened properties of cement mortar. The optimum mix proportion and water cement ratio were obtained on workability (flow table test) and compressive strength of cement mortar are found to be as 1:1 and 0.40 respectively for fabrication of SIFCON. The main focus of this investigation on the behaviour of SIFCON contains various volume fraction of fibre content with an optimum mix(1:1) and W/C (0.4) under static loading. Hooked end steel fiber length of 30mm and tensile strength of 1050MPais used throughout the entire investigations. Cubes of 100 x 100 x 100mm for compressive strength and cylinders of 100mm diameter and 200mm height for split tensile strength were cast and tested at 3, 7 and 28 days. For flexural strength, three SIFCON beams of length 1200mm and cross section of 100mmx 200mm were cast and tested at 28 days under three point bending. The parameters like fracture energy, load deflection response, split tensile strength and compressive strength were found and compared the results with conventional mix. The test results observed that the strength performances were greatly improved due to addition of fibre by volume fraction in SIFCON matrix. Also developed the regression model from the experimental results to estimate the compressive and split tensile strength and compared the predicted values with the experimental values.

Work Ability Index of Shift Working Hospital Nurses in Jordan.

Background:Despite the extensive literature on work ability, few studies have looked at variables associated with work ability of nurses working fixed versus rotating shifts.Objective:The study aims were to explore variables contributing to work ability and to examine the association of demographic, job satisfaction, and work shift to work ability.Method:A cross-sectional design was utilized to assess work ability level and job satisfaction among nurses working 8 or 12 hour rotating or fixed shifts in Jordanian hospitals. The data collection tools were the Work Ability Index and the Mueller/McCloskey Satisfaction Scale. Data were analyzed to determine the extent to which job satisfaction, shift work, and demographic variables were associated with work ability.Results:Work ability level was “moderate”, while job satisfaction level was “moderately dissatisfied”. A positive significant relationship was found between work ability and job satisfaction (r = 0.347, n = 349, p < 0.000). This relationship was higher for fixed-shift workers (r =.507) compared to rotating-shift workers (r = .299). Standard linear multiple regression analysis indicated that job satisfaction level predicted work ability level (β =.347, p = .000).Conclusion:The study confirmed that promoting job satisfaction leads to higher work ability, and thus, enhances the quality of care provided. The finding that job satisfaction is predictive of work ability has implications for training intervention.

Validation of the Work-Disability Physical Functional Assessment Battery

ObjectiveTo examine the validity of the self-report Work-Disability Functional Assessment Battery (WD-FAB) physical function scales relative to clinician ratings of function and a performance-based functional capacity evaluation called the Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE). DesignCross-sectional. SettingOutpatient rehabilitation. ParticipantsAdults (N=50) participating in physical therapy for musculoskeletal conditions. InterventionsNot applicable. Main Outcome MeasuresPatients completed the PWPE and the WD-FAB physical function scales including Changing and Maintaining Body Position, Whole Body Mobility, Upper Body Function, and Upper Extremity Fine Motor. The physical therapist also answered the WD-FAB questions on the patient’s physical functioning. The WD-FAB computer-adaptive test version administered up to 10 items for each scale. The PWPE produces ratings from 0 to 5 indicating overall Level of Work ability: 0 (unable to work); 1 (sedentary); 2 (light); 3 (medium); 4 (heavy); 5 (very heavy). The PWPE also produces Level of Work ability ratings in the Dynamic Strength, Position Tolerance, and Mobility subsections. ResultsParticipating in the study were 50 patients with 1 or more conditions (shoulder, n=21; knee, n=16; low back, n=13; ankle/foot, n=10; neck, n=8; hip, n=7). The patient-based WD-FAB scores demonstrated moderate, statistically significant correlations with the provider proxy WD-FAB report (R=.49-.65). The WD-FAB Upper Body Function scale scores demonstrated moderate strength relationships with the PWPE overall ratings. The Whole Body Mobility and Changing and Maintaining Body Position scales did not demonstrate statistically significant relationships with the PWPE overall ratings. ConclusionsWe found moderate evidence for validity for the WD-FAB Upper Body Function, Whole Body Mobility, and Changing and Maintaining Body Position scales relative to clinician report and varied evidence relative to the PWPE in this clinical sample.

Teachers' work ability: a study of relationships between collective efficacy and self-efficacy beliefs.

IntroductionWork ability constitutes one of the most studied well-being indicators related to work. Past research highlighted the relationship with work-related resources and demands, and personal resources. However, no studies highlight the role of collective and self-efficacy beliefs in sustaining work ability.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to examine whether and by which mechanism work ability is linked with individual and collective efficacies in a sample of primary and middle school teachers.Materials and methodsUsing a dataset consisting of 415 primary and middle school Italian teachers, the analysis tested for the mediating role of self-efficacy between collective efficacy and work ability.ResultsMediational analysis highlights that teachers’ self-efficacy totally mediates the relationship between collective efficacy and perceived work ability.ConclusionResults of this study enhance the theoretical knowledge and empirical evidence regarding the link between teachers’ collective efficacy and self-efficacy, giving further emphasis to the concept of collective efficacy in school contexts. Moreover, the results contribute to the study of well-being in the teaching profession, highlighting a process that sustains and promotes levels of work ability through both collective and personal resources.

Highly selective and methanol resistant polypyrrole laminated SPVdF-co-HFP/PWA proton exchange membranes for DMFC applications

A series of poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)/phosphotungstic acid/polypyrrole [SPVdF-co-HFP/PWA/PPY- n, where ‘n’ denotes the number of times the PPY coating process was repeated] composite proton exchange membranes (PEMS) were fabricated and studied for its suitability in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). In situ polymerization was used for the lamination of polypyrrole (PPY) on the SPVdF-co-HFP/PWA membrane surface to diminish the leaching of phosphotungstic acid (PWA). FT-IR analysis confirmed the blending of PWA to SPVdF-co-HFP and the coating of PPY on the composite PEM. AFM study indicated that the surface roughness of the composite membrane was decreased by increasing in PPY layer. Ion exchange capacity, water uptake and swelling ratio of the SPVdF-co-HFP/PWA membranes were decreased whereas tensile strength was increased by increasing the PPY layer. The hydrophobic PPY leads to a substantial drop in methanol crossover with workable levels of proton conductivity. The methanol crossover of SPVdF-co-HFP/PWA/PPY-5 hybrid PEM was found to be 1.73 × 10−7 cm2s−1 and was much lower than Nafion-117 (63 × 10−7 cm2s−1). The selectivity ratio of SPVdF-co-HFP/PWA/PPY-5 was found to be high (2.77 × 104 Scm-3s). Thus, all the experimental results revealed that the SPVdF-co-HFP/PWA/PPY composite membrane could be an alternative to high-priced Nafion.

Relationship between self-reported cognitive function and work-related outcomes in breast cancer survivors.

This study examined the relationship between perceived cognitive function including perceived cognitive impairment (PCI) and perceived cognitive ability (PCA) and work ability, work performance, work productivity, and intention to leave employment in breast cancer survivors (BCS). A cross-sectional study design was used in the study. Employed BCS completed questionnaires assessing PCI and PCA (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive-3); emotional work demands (Self-Focused Emotional Labor Scale); and work ability index (WAI), work performance, work productivity (Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ), and intention to turnover. Separate regression models examined the relationship between PCI and PCA and work-related outcomes. Participants were 68 employed female BCS who were on average 52 (SD = 8.6) years old and 5 (SD = 3.8) years post-treatment with majority working full time. PCI was associated with poorer work ability (B = - 0.658), work performance (time-B = 0.647, physical-B = - 0.414, and mental-B = 0.689), and work productivity (B =0.731), but not intent to leave work. PCA was related to higher levels of work ability (B = 0.472), work performance (time-B = - 0.462 and mental-B = - 0.453), and work productivity (β = - 0.494), but not physical demands or intent to turnover. Employed BCS with negative perceptions of cognitive function reported poorer work outcomes with the exception of the intent to leave employment. In contrast, positive views of one's cognitive abilities were related to improved ratings of work outcomes again with the exception of intent to leave employment. Healthcare providers need to assess and address perceived cognitive functioning to promote work-related outcomes in BCS.

A Survey of the Workability Level of Nurses in the Selected Educational-Medical Centers of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

A Survey of the Workability Level of Nurses in the Selected Educational-Medical Centers of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Predictors of fatigue and work ability in cancer survivors.

Workers diagnosed with cancer are at risk for job loss or work disability. To determine predictors of fatigue and work ability at 36 months after diagnosis in a population of cancer survivors. Individuals diagnosed with cancer and who applied for work disability benefit at 24 months of sick leave were surveyed at the time of application and again 12 months later. Fatigue was measured using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness-Fatigue scale questionnaire and work ability was measured using the work ability index. Linear regression analyses were applied to identify predictors. There were 336 participants. Participants who were divorced or widowed had more physical limitations, more depressive symptoms and were more fatigued at baseline, and who worked in health care demonstrated higher levels of fatigue. Lower fatigue was predicted by having received chemotherapy. A higher level of work ability was predicted by having received chemotherapy, better global health and better work ability at baseline. Lower work ability was predicted by being principal wage earner, insecurity about being free of disease, having more physical limitations and having greater wage loss. Socio-demographic, health- and work-related factors were associated with fatigue and work ability in cancer survivors on long-term sick leave. As fatigue and poor work ability are important risk factors for work disability, addressing the identified predictive factors may assist in mitigation of work disability in cancer survivors.