Occupational Injury Rates Research Articles

Work-related disease symptoms and occupational injuries among coffee processing industry workers in Bench-Sheko and Kaffa Zones Southwest, Ethiopia: A mixed-method study.

Occupational injuries have become one of the most critical rooting causes paying to infirmities and life-threatening conditions in developed and developing countries. Workers in the coffee industry face some occupational health and safety issues. However, there is limited evidence on this important public health issue. Hence, this research was conducted to assess work-related disease symptoms and occupational injuries among coffee processing workers in Southwest, Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study supplemented with a qualitative method was done. A total of 721 workers were involved in the study for quantitative information. In addition, we performed a total of 22 in-depth and five key informant interviews for generating qualitative evidence. Quantitative data was collected by an interview-based questionnaire which is adapted from similar studies. We conducted descriptive, binary logistic, and multivariable regression analysis as necessary, to ascertain the factors affecting occupational injuries. We collected qualitative data guided by an interview guide, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using ATLAS ti version-8 by applying a content analysis approach. Finally, quotes from participants that had exemplary ideas were triangulated along with quantitative findings. The overall prevalence rate of work-related symptoms and occupational injuries among coffee processing workers were 21.7 and 13.4% respectively. Age group 30-39 and 40-49 (Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 1.95, 95% CI 1.37, 2.79, (AOR 3.28, 95% CI 1.89, 5.69, respectively, income level (AOR 0.24, 95% CI 0.16, 0.36, p = 0.000), experience (AOR 1.64, 95% CI 1.04, 2.60, p = 0.034), and smoking cigarette (AOR 5.59, 95% CI 2.78, 11.26, p = 0.000) were significantly associated with the work-related symptom. In addition, training related to the job (AOR 11.88, 95% CI1.34, 105.57, p = 0.026) was significantly associated with occupational injuries among coffee processing industry workers. The prevalence of work-related symptoms and occupational injuries was high among coffee processing industry workers in southwest Ethiopia. Therefore, there is a need for regulations for both government and industry owners to advance the occupational conditions and ergonomic structure of coffee processing industries.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON OCCUPATIONAL INJURY AMONG LONG-TERM CARE WORKERS IN CALIFORNIA

Abstract Long-term care is the industry with the highest occupational injury and illness rate in the United States. During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic, healthcare workers have been affected physically and psychologically by increased workload and stress. Such increased physical and psychological demands may increase the risk of injury among long-term care workers. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of COVID-19 on occupational injury or illness incidence among long-term care workers. Analyzing California Workers’ Compensation (WC) data reported in 2019 and 2020, the study will report the number and rate of WC claims among California long-term care workers by month and examine changes over time during 2019-2020. The study will also characterize WC claims during 2019-2020 by demographic (age, gender), occupational (occupation, job tenure), and injury or illness characteristics (cause of injury, nature of injury, affected body part) and identify characteristics with greater changes during COVID-19.

Determinants of safety outcomes in organizations: Exploring O*NET data to predict occupational accident rates

AbstractAlthough workplace safety research is common given the frequent occurrence of fatal and nonfatal occupational accidents, it has focused mainly on safety climate and lacks a unified approach when examining predictors of safety outcomes. We argue that adopting an integrated approach with job analysis data and using newer machine learning methods can support and extend findings from cross‐sectional research studies using traditional statistical methods. The suggested approach is demonstrated by using three machine learning methods (elastic net, random forest, and gradient boosting) along with publicly available O*NET data to predict annual nonfatal occupational incident rates published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Findings indicate that O*NET descriptors from several subdomains including abilities, work context, and work activities were significant in predicting occupational injury rates. The amount of variance explained by the predictors varied from 54.2% (gradient boosting) to 58.8% (elastic net) with 12 common predictors across the three methods. The exploratory approach with machine learning techniques supports past findings and helps uncover understudied predictors of safety outcomes. This study adds to the literature surrounding person‐ and situation‐based antecedents to workplace safety and has several other implications for research and practice.

Occupational safety practice among metal workers in Bangladesh: a community-level study

BackgroundThe overall information on occupational health and safety (OHS)-related knowledge and workplace practices are scarce in Bangladesh. This study aimed to (i) examine the prevalence of occupational injuries, (ii) explore the level of OHS-related knowledge and practice among workers and associated factors, and (iii) investigate the socioeconomic factors and OHS-related knowledge and practice scores as determinants of injury among metal workers at a community setting in Bangladesh.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study conducted on all the functional metal workshops in a community of a town. The sociodemographic characteristics, history of injury and its consequences, and the state of knowledge and practice were measured using descriptive statistics. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to measure the association between practice scores and sociodemographic factors and knowledge. Logistic regression was conducted to get the odds ratio of getting injured.ResultsA high annual rate (82.9%) of occupational injuries was documented in a one-year timeframe and the majority (81.1%) of injured workers lost more than three working days (median 20 days). Workers working in workshops with more than three workers were 3.3 times more likely to be injured [AOR = 3.33, 95% CI = 1.16, 9.58] compared to the workers in factories with one to three workers. Most of the workers had the basic knowledge related to OHS but the mean practice score was very low, 1.86 (SD 1.17). Higher education, lower monthly family income, and being an owner significantly led to higher practice scores.ConclusionsThe OHS-related knowledge was not properly translated into good workplace practices in small informal metal workshops because of the absence of implementation of OHS policies and monitoring by the relevant authority. Government should support the informal metal working sector to increase awareness and skills for the prevention and proper management of injuries and risks, and to ensure access to safety equipment and a safe environment.

Assessing Performing Artists in Medical and Health Practice - The Dancers, Instrumentalists, Vocalists, and Actors Screening Protocol.

Training in the performing arts exposes individuals to often extreme physical and psychological demands, which are linked to high occupational injury rates. The intense demands of performing artists have been likened to those of sport athletes. However, distinct differences in these demands necessitate specialized approaches to the health care of performing artists. Through the Athletes and the Arts collaboration, the American College of Sports Medicine and Performing Arts Medicine Association identified that the creation of a specialized preparticipation screening tool for performing artists would likely enhance health care for performing artists significantly. Based on a thorough review of established assessments and an extensive consultation process with domain experts, a consensus best-practice screening tool was developed: the Dancer, Instrumentalist, Vocalist, Actor (DIVA) Preparticipation Screening. This screening tool is modeled on the athletic preparticipation examination (PPE) in its structure and 30-min target duration. However, DIVA diverges considerably from the PPE in its content to address the specific risks and needs of performing artists. In particular, screening questions and physical examination procedures focus strongly on musculoskeletal injuries and mental health conditions, in response to the preponderance and interactions of these conditions appearing in performing artists. The DIVA tool presented is intended as a "living tool," which can be modified in the future to include new effective assessment techniques as appropriate. Training in the DIVA preparticipation physical examination is included as a core component of the essentials of performing arts medicine continuing education course described in detail in a companion manuscript in this issue.

An Intensive Continuing Education Course to Enhance Care of the Performing Arts Athlete: The "Essentials of Performing Arts Medicine".

Abstract A new continuing education course from Performing Arts Medicine Association and American College of Sports Medicine enables sports medical health professionals to better care for performing artists. High occupational injury rates have been reported in performing artists, yet the quality of preventive and clinical care remains highly variable. Through the Athletes and the Arts collaboration, The Performing Arts Medicine Association, and the American College of Sports Medicine identified that health care practitioners’ existing expertise should be enhanced to address the complex psychophysical needs of performing artists. In response, a 2-d continuing education course, “The Essentials of Performing Arts Medicine” (EOPAM), was developed and has been delivered at least annually since 2016. This course has been well-received by 149 physicians and 240 allied health professionals to date (average ratings, ≥3.5/5 from 2018 to present), with course quality significantly improved by a transition to online delivery in 2020 (average ratings ≥4.5/5; P < 0.01). Accordingly, EOPAM demonstrates that a brief continuing education course can enhance health professionals’ understanding of the unique needs and demands of performing artists, addressing a key barrier to improved care.

Trend of Work-related Injuries in the Philippines from 2010-2020

Introduction. Although Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) has been introduced as early as 1971, the protection of workers remained insufficient globally as 360 million occupational accidents occurred annually. In the Philippines, the incidence rate of occupational injury is 4.27 percent which indicates that there are around 4 cases of occupational injuries with workdays lost per 100 workers.Objective. The study aims to determine the trend of work-related injuries using hospital data entries from 2010-2020, and factors that contribute to work-related injuries and worker fatalities in the Philippines.Methods. The work-related data from the Department of Health’s Online National Electronic Injury SurveillanceSystem (ONEISS) from 2010 to 2020 was processed and analyzed in the study using exploratory data analysispresented as table and graphs, and logistic regression and phi-coefficient analysis for statistical inference. Therelationships between patient fatality, type of injury sustained, and external factors for occupational injuries and fatalities were analyzed.Results. A total of 72,897 (6.6%) work-related injuries and worker fatalities were analyzed in this study. The reports of occupational injuries and fatalities increased and peaked in 2019 and declined by 2020. Phi coefficient determined that all injuries sustained were significantly associated with work-related activities. Phi coefficient showed that all types of injuries were significantly associated with patient fatality. The external causes that were found to be significantly associated with patient fatality using phi coefficient were contact with sharp objects, exposure to forces of nature, fall, and transport and vehicular crash. Fall was significantly associated with patient fatality while also increasing its odds (OR=2.57, 95% CI: 1.76 – 3.75), and increased odds for multiple injuries (OR=2.30, 95% CI: 2.17 – 2.45), abrasion (OR=2.10, 95% CI: 1.97 – 2.24), and fracture (OR=9.66, 95% CI: 8.92 – 10.46). Transport/vehicular crash was significantly associated with increased patient fatality (OR=2.94, 95% CI: 2.22 – 3.88), multiple injuries (OR=6.77, 95% CI: 6.48 – 7.07), abrasion (OR=12.87, 95% CI: 12.34), and fracture (OR=4.12, 95% CI: 3.82 – 3.45). 
 Conclusion. The study determined the relationship between work-related injuries, patient fatalities, types of injuries, and external causes of injuries based on the ONEISS data from 2010 to 2020. It is recommended that the study results be used in evaluating work-related accidents and in conducting comprehensive health assessments.

Load and fatigue monitoring in musicians using an online app: A pilot study.

High occupational injury rates are reported in musicians, with a career prevalence of up to 89%. Fatigue and playing (over)load are identified as key risk factors for musicians' injuries. Self-report fatigue management strategies in sport have demonstrated preventive effects. A self-report fatigue management tool for musicians was developed based on a Delphi survey of international experts and hosted in an online app. The aims of this study are to evaluate the content validity and uptake of this new tool, and explore associations between collected performance quality, physical/psychological stress, pain, injury and fatigue data. University and professional musicians were asked to provide entries into the online app twice per week for 1-6 months. Entries into the app were designed to take 2-3 min to complete and consisted of the following: 6 questions regarding playing load over the previous 72 h; 5 questions regarding current levels in key physical/psychological stress domains (sleep, recovery, overplaying, pain, fitness); one question self-rating of performance quality over the previous day; one question regarding current musculoskeletal symptoms; a reaction time task to evaluate psychomotor fatigue. N = 96 participants provided an average of 2 app entries (range 0-43). Increased playing time, rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and feelings of having to "play too much" were consistently associated with increased self-rated performance quality (p ≤ 0.004; 6.7 <| t |< 2148.5). Increased ratings of feeling fit and recovering well were consistently associated with reduced pain severity (p < 0.001; 3.8 <| t |< 20.4). Pain severity was increased (6.5/10 vs. 2.5/10; p < 0.001) in participants reporting playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs; symptoms affecting playing). The prospective value of regular individual self-report playing load, stress, and performance data collection in musicians is clear. However, limited uptake of the online fatigue management app piloted in this study indicates that new approaches to the collection of these data are needed to realize their potential impact.

Анализ производственного травматизма и профессиональной заболеваемости на предприятиях угольной отрасли Кузбасса

The level of occupational risks, to which employees of coal enterprises are exposed, is significantly higher than in other branches of industry. Therefore, one of the main tasks of the coal complex development is the prevention of occupational diseases and injury rate based on risk assessment and analysis. The article gives a brief description of the coal industry — in the Kemerovo region. The information is given about the production capacity of enterprises and the volume of coal production in the region. It is established that the high levels of occupational injuries and diseases are explained by the impact on employees of the number of harmful and hazardous factors of the production environment and the labor process. At the same time, 80% of occupational diseases in Kuzbass occur at the coal mining enterprises. Statistical information is presented on the identified cases of occupational diseases at the mines and open pits of the Kemerovo region — Kuzbass in 2021. Possible causes of the high accident rate, including fatal injuries of the personnel, in the mines of Kuzbass over 5 years are identified. It is noted that 91.3 % of all the injuries in the coal industry occur at the enterprises that carry out underground mining. Despite the ongoing accidents and loss of life, the issue of miner safety is not becoming a priority. Many business leaders do not pay enough attention to this issue, and they have little control over the planned steps in this direction. Occupational safety measures are often funded on a residual basis and are not fully implemented. Therefore, improving the working conditions of the coal industry employees, reducing the level of injuries and occupational diseases among them were and remain the urgent tasks.

Insurance against accidents at work and occupational diseases: the Norwegian experience

One of the key stages of creating conditions for safe work in enterprises in European countries is insurance against accidents and occupational diseases.The purpose of the article is to define the prospects of accident insurance system development in Kazakhstan based on an analysis of the features of insurance against industrial accidents and occupational diseases in Norway.The scientific and practical significance of this article is to improve the current mechanism of accident insurance of an employee in the performance of work in Kazakhstan based on the study of international experience on the example of the accident insurance system of Norway. The methods of scientific cognition, systematization and grouping, comparison, economic analysis and forecast balance were used.The chronology of the historical development of the Norwegian insurance system is presented, the current state is studied, the role of the Norwegian experience in accident insurance in reducing the rates of occupational injuries, especially fatal ones, is assessed. The assessment proposed in the article gives an idea of the current accident insurance system in Norway and can be used to improve this insurance system in Kazakhstan.

Fatal Injuries in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2011 to 2019.

This study aimed to describe the characteristics of workers in the health care and social assistance industry who experience fatal occupation injuries and the nature of these injuries. Fatal occupational injury rates were calculated for workers in the health and social assistance industry according to age, sex, race ethnicity, industry, and year. There were 1224 fatalities among workers in the health care and social assistance industry, resulting in a rate of 6.7 fatalities per 1,000,000 worker-years. The rate of fatal injuries was highest among older workers, men, and Black and White workers. The highest number of fatal injuries was transportation and violent incidents. The highest mortality rates were in the vocational rehabilitation services industry. These findings can be useful for identifying methods for intervening and preventing fatal injuries among workers in the health care and social assistance industry.

Modeling important factors on occupational accident severity factor in the construction industry using a combination of artificial neural network and genetic algorithm.

Many occupational accidents annually occur worldwide. The construction industry injury is greater than the average injury to other industries. The severity of occupational accidents and the resulting injuries in these industries is very high and severe and several factors are involved in their occurrence. Modeling important factors on occupational accident severity factor in the construction industry using a combination of artificial neural network and genetic algorithm. In this study, occupational accidents were analyzed and modeled during five years at construction sites of 5 major projects affiliated with a gas turbine manufacturing company based on census sampling. 712 accidents with all the studied variables were selected for the study. The process was implemented in MATLAB software version 2018a using combined artificial neural network and genetic algorithm. Additional information was also collected through checklists and interviews. Mean and standard deviation of accident severity rate (ASR) were obtained 283.08±102.55 days. The structure of the model is 21, 42, 42, 2, indicating that the model consists of 21 inputs (selected feature), 42 neurons in the first hidden layer, 42 neurons in the second hidden layer, and 2 output neurons. The two methods of genetic algorithm and artificial neural network showed that the severity rate of accidents and occupational injuries in this industry follows a systemic flow and has different causes. The model created based on the selected parameters is able to predict the accident occurrence based on working conditions, which can help decision makers in developing preventive strategies.

Pokazateli proizvodstvennogo travmatizma lichnogo sostava operativnykh podrazdelenii MChS Rossii za 10 let (2012–2021 gg.)

Relevance. The extreme conditions of activity of the personnel of operational units of the EMERCOM of Russia, carrying out duty for urgent mitigation of consequences of accidents, disasters, fires and other emergency situations (ES), likely cause excessive consumption of the body functional reserves, occurrence of erroneous actions, injuries and even death.Intention is to analyze rates of occupational injuries in personnel of operational units of the EMERCOM of Russia for 10 years (2012–2021).Methodology. Indicators of injuries among personnel (military personnel, employees with special ranks, and other employees) of operational units of the EMERCOM of Russia in 2012–2015 were obtained from the bank of statistical data on morbidity, injuries, disability and death of personnel of the EMERCOM of Russia when performing official duties; in 2016– 2021 – from report forms for the EMERCOM of Russia. Injuries were correlated with activities of the personnel: liquidation of the consequences of emergencies, training, sports and daily activities. Circumstances of injury were grouped by causes as follows: technical, organizational, psycho-physiological and dangerous factors of emergency situations. Rates of occupational injuries were calculated per 10 thousand (×10–4) personnel. This represented risks of personnel of operational units of the EMERCOM of Russia to be injured on the duty. Arithmetic means and their errors (M ± m) are indicated.Results and Discussion. During 2012–2021, 2471 injuries on the duty were reported among the personnel of operational units of the EMERCOM of Russia with rates of occupational injuries (11.57 ± 0.68) • 10–4; for male Russian workers over 9 years (2012–2020) these rates were statistically significantly (p &lt; 0.01) higher (16.89 ± 1.14) • 10–4. Rates of occupational injuries decrease over time. The congruence of injury rates for 9 years is strong, positive and statistically significant (r = 0.816; p &lt; 0.01), which may indicate influence of similar (unidirectional) factors in the development of injuries. In the general group of personnel, technical causes accounted for 2.6% of injuries with an injury rate of (0.30 ± 0.08) • 10–4; organizational ones, 13.9 % and (1.60 ± 0.14) • 10–4, psychophysiological ones, 60.5 % and (6.98 ± 0.47) • 10–4; dangerous factors of emergency situations, 23 % and (2.68 ± 0.30) • 10–4, respectively. Rates of occupational injuries among the EMERCOM of Russia personnel amounted to (4.46 ± 0.38) • 10–4; (2.13 ± 0.18) • 10–4; (4.98 ± 0.46) • 10–4 during operational activities, training and sports, and daily activities, respectively. Proportions and rates of injuries were 66.7% and (11.45 ± 0.83) • 10–4; 3.7 % and (6.37 ± 0.74) • 10–4; 14.2 % and (12.63 ± 1.47)• 10–4; 17.2 % and (12.88 ± 1.01) • 10–4, respectively, among the operational, prevention-oriented, technical and administrative personnel of the EMERCOM of Russia. Occupational injuries among the personnel of operational units of the EMERCOM of Russia amounted to (58.08 ± 7.24) • 10–4 in the rescue military units; (33.16 ± 4.66) • 10–4 in search and rescue and emergency rescue units; (23.90 ± 9.14) • 10–4 in Militarized mine rescue units; (9.19 ± 0.54) • 10–4 in Federal Fire Service; and (4.46 ± 1.42) • 10–4 in State Inspection for small boats.Conclusion. Occupational injuries can become manageable only when all injuries are taken into account and causes and consequences of each injury case are analyzed with participation of labor protection specialists, firefighters, rescuers, engineers, doctors and managers.

Occupational injuries among non-standard workers in the Taiwan construction industry

Introduction: Global changes in the labor force have led to an increase in non-standard employment (NSE) workers, particularly apparent in the construction industry. These workers have a higher risk of occupational injury and negative health-related outcomes. Method: In this study, relevant literature and the database for construction accidents are examined to identify the classification of NSE in the Taiwan construction industry. Accident reports from 2000 to 2018 are extracted from case reports of the Northern Occupational Safety and Health Center of Taiwan. Pearson's chi-squared test are then employed to analyze a total of 1,612 occupational fatality cases in the construction industry to explore the differences in occupational injuries between NSE and standard employment (SE). Further, characteristics of occupational injuries for different types of NSE in the construction industry are analyzed. Results: The NSE occupational injury rate for older workers over 60 years old is higher, especially for self-employed workers taking on technical work. NSE workers are more expected to suffer occupational fatalities in the small-scale, non-public, and repair projects. Occupational injuries involving self-employed and temporary agency workers are clearly regionally concentrated. Temporary agency workers involved in occupational injuries are most engaged in non-technical work and movement for worker motion with their unfamiliarity with the worksite. Most enterprises did not perform safety management on construction sites for occupational injuries involving NSE workers, especially for self-employed workers. Conclusions: The results show that the hazard characteristics of NSE workers are clearly different from SE workers. NSE workers face inferior job security and protection, especially for self-employed workers. Practical Applications: The results can be used to establish effective occupational safety management policies and programs more efficiently.

Surveillance of acute nonfatal occupational inhalation injuries treated in UShospital emergency departments, 2014-2017.

Acute nonfatal occupational inhalation injuries are caused by exposures to airborne toxicants and contaminants in the workplace. A 1990s study found that USemergency department (ED)-based inhalation injury rates were higher than those seen in the United Kingdom and Canada. This study examines 4 years of hospital ED data to estimate current rates of occupational inhalation injuries. Data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Occupational Supplement were used to identify nonfatal occupational inhalation injuries treated in UShospital EDs from 2014 to 2017. A workplace inhalation injury was defined as any worker treated in an ED as a result of inhaling a harmful substance at work. From 2014 to 2017, there were an estimated 2.2 occupational inhalation injuries per 10,000 full-time equivalents(FTE) (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.6-2.8) treated in EDs, a rate nearly four times that found in Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Although men incurred 60% (95% CI: 56%-64%) of the injuries, the overall injury rates for men and women were similar at 2.3 (95% CI: 1.7-2.9) and 2.1 (95% CI: 1.4-2.7) per 10,000 FTE, respectively. By age group, workers less than 25 years of age were at greater risk of injury at 4.1 injuries per 10,000 FTE (95% CI: 2.8-5.3). These results illustrate the burden of nonfatal occupational inhalation injuries, providing an understanding of how injuries are distributed based on demographics. While inhalation injury rates have declined over the last two decades,additional research is needed to determine whether interventions have reduced risk, or if the availability of alternate sources of medical treatment is a factor.

Association Between Fatal Occupational Injuries and State Minimum-Wage Laws, 2003–2017

Low wages are associated with an increased risk of occupational injuries. Increasing the minimum wage is one way to increase workers' wages; however, a previous study found that higher state minimum wage was associated with an increase in nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses. This study aims to examine the association between state minimum-wage laws and fatal occupational injuries. Fatal occupational injury data (2003-2017) for the 50 U.S. states were obtained from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. State minimum-wage law information was obtained from Temple's LawAtlas website. Linear and Poisson regression models were used to analyze the association between state minimum-wage laws and the rates of fatal occupational injury per 100,000 workers. All data were analyzed in 2020. Having a state minimum wage higher than the federal minimum had no statistically significant association with fatal occupational injury rate, (-4.0%, 95% CI= -9.1, 1.5). State minimum wage amount was also not associated with fatal occupational injuries (-4.0%, 95% CI= -9.1, 1.5). Although previous research suggested that state minimum-wage laws were associated with increased rates of nonfatal occupational injuries, these findings indicate that these laws are not associated with an increased risk of fatal occupational injuries. Concerns that raising the minimum wage will lead to worse workplace safety may be unfounded.

Evaluation of The Reflection of The Covid-19 Pandemic on Türkiye 2020 Occupational Accidents Statistics

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the countries of the world and Türkiye continue to struggle both in terms of social life and in terms of economic terms. Due to the rapid spread of the virus and the increase in deaths as a result, this process was tried to be overcome with a full shutdown in 2020 for a long time. With the full shutdown, employees have been away from production for a long time and therefore there has been a decrease in the number of days worked and even in the hours worked. In this article, it is aimed to reveal whether there is a decrease in the number of work accidents due to the fact that the employees are away from production in 2020 and the number of working days has decreased compared to other years. The data set for the years 2018-2020, which will ensure the realization of this purpose, has been obtained from the Social Security Institution Statistics annuals. In particular, incidence rate of occupational acci-dents/injuries, weight rate of occupational injuries, standardize and mortality occupational accidents rate and the effect of the pandemic on work accidents were revealed. when the data is analyzed, it was deter-mined that there was no decrease in work accidents due to the pandemic in 2020 compared to 2018 and 2019, in fact, the reduction or stopping of production due to the pandemic did not have an effect on work accidents.

The impact of fisheries management on fishers’ health and safety: A case study from Norway

Since the late 1980s, Norwegian fishers have been subjected to a cohesive regulatory regime aimed at sustainable resource management. Despite high occupational injury rates and exposure to several factors that may influence health negatively, regulation of occupational health and safety (OHS) came late in fishing compared with other industries. Fisheries management and safety management are not dealt with in the same regulatory context. Administrative responsibility is often compartmentalized and improved OHS has not been included in the design of fishing regulatory regimes. This article explores the effects of fisheries management on fishers' OHS in Norway. Objectives and arguments supporting joint regulation of fish resources and fishers' safety are identified, and examples from the coastal fishing fleet are used to illustrate the effects of fisheries policy on health and safety. Reported effects are presented from the standpoint of fishers. Examples include Olympic fishing, quota activity requirements and co-fishing. Regulation of Norwegian fishers' activity at sea has been designed to protect specific values and has historically been tied to separate authorities. Case study findings are consistent with those from other jurisdictions indicating that the separation of responsibility for fisheries management and safety regulations may have unintended and potentially negative consequences for fishers OHS. More research is needed but findings indicate a more holistic regulatory approach is called for.

Violence in Health Care: Trends and Disparities, Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey Data of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, 2011-2017.

Background: The health care sector is one of the most rapidly growing industry sectors in the United States. This study examined differences in the rates and trends of violent occupational injuries among health care workers in the United States. Methods: This study used data about violent occupational injuries among health care workers in the United States collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII). The BLS SOII collects data about injuries that result in at least one lost workday. Violent injuries are defined as intentional injury by another person. Data were obtained for years 2011 to 2017. We examined injury rates and trends according to industry and occupation, as well as age, sex, and race/ethnicity. Results: Intentional injuries increased among health care workers between 2011 and 2017. Rates, expressed as injuries per 10,000 workers, were particularly elevated in residential care facilities (44.07) and among health practitioner support technologists and technicians (22.54); nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (28.13); and occupational therapy and physical therapist assistants and aides (39.72). Black health care support and practitioners workers had injury rates three times higher than White workers. Conclusions/Application to practice: Efforts should be made to address the increasing rates of intentional occupational injuries among health care workers. These efforts should focus on comprehensive programs enforcing policies for prevention and management (including reporting and training) and employee engagement in such efforts. High-rate industries and occupations should receive particular attention.

INNOVATIVE PROJECTS TO INCREASE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY IN UKRAINE AT THE PRESENT STAGE

Formulation of the problem. According to the official data of the Social Insurance Fund of Ukraine, in 2020, 6,646 victims of accidents / acute occupational diseases at work were registered, 393 cases were fatal. Compared to last year, the number of insured accidents increased by 51.3 % (4,394 such cases were recorded in 2019), the number of fatally injured persons decreased by 4.1 % (from 410 to 393). Introducing modern innovative projects to improve occupational safety will undoubtedly reduce occupational injuries and increase corporate social responsibility. The purpose of the article is to analyse well-known and promising innovative projects to enhancethe occupational safety of workers in Ukraine in modern conditions of the development of production technologies. Conclusion. Given the gradual integration of Ukraine into the European economic and social space, high rates of occupational injuries in Ukraine, the insufficient culture of occupational safety, it is recommended to implement innovative projects to improve occupational safety through a comprehensive approach that includes organisational and technical solutions. Based on the analysis, it is possible to enhance occupational safety by implementing a safety management system based on a risk-based approach, maintaining a safety calendar, new practice-oriented training (including life wrestling) and computer technology, 3D virtual reality technology during training and testing of staff knowledge. The increase of labour safety can be provided by implementing workplace automation projects, creating comfortable working conditions in the workplace, quality management, and optimisation of working hours with the use of sleep in the workplace. The use of innovative means of protection, tracking employees with the help of radiofrequency labels, fitness bracelets, drones will help increase occupational safety. Bactericidal ozone-free quartz lamps and bactericidal air recirculation should be used to disinfect air and surfaces in public transport in a pandemic.