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Physical working conditions over time: a repeated cross-sectional study in German employees.
Beller, Johannes; Graßhoff, Julia; Safieddine, Batoul.
Afiliación
  • Beller J; Hannover Medical School, Center for Public Health and Health Care, Medical Sociology Unit, Carl- Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany. Beller.Johannes@mh-hannover.de.
  • Graßhoff J; Hannover Medical School, Center for Public Health and Health Care, Medical Sociology Unit, Carl- Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.
  • Safieddine B; Hannover Medical School, Center for Public Health and Health Care, Medical Sociology Unit, Carl- Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.
J Occup Med Toxicol ; 19(1): 24, 2024 Jun 10.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38858744
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

This study aimed to examine time trends in physical working conditions across and within occupational groups in Germany between 2006 and 2018.

METHODS:

Logistic regression analyses were conducted using data from the BIBB/BAuA Employment Surveys in 2006, 2012, and 2018, with a total sample size of 59,006 participants. The study investigated changes in various self-reported occupational exposure measures over time, along with demographic shifts in the workforce.

RESULTS:

The results showed overall improvements in most occupational exposure measures during the study period, alongside an aging and upskilling workforce. However, exposure to awkward postures, microorganisms, and, to a lesser extent, noise increased. Substantial variation was observed between occupational groups, with more favourable trends among white-collar high-skilled and blue-collar low-skilled workers, and less favourable trends among white-collar low-skilled and blue-collar high-skilled workers.

CONCLUSIONS:

While trends in physical working conditions in Germany are partly promising, some exposures are worsening, and substantial inequalities between occupations persist. As occupational exposures remain common, there is still a need for targeted interventions to improve working conditions, particularly in higher-risk occupations.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Occup Med Toxicol Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Occup Med Toxicol Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania
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