2006
DOI: 10.1007/s00420-006-0158-8
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Contributions of occupational hazards and human factors in occupational injuries and their associations with job, age and type of injuries in railway workers

Abstract: This study found that environmental hazards, technical dysfunctions, lack of work organization, lack of knowledge and other human factors had important contributions in injuries, and they were related to job, age and type of injuries. These findings are useful for prevention. Training is necessary for young workers. The occupational physician could help the workers to be more aware of the risks.

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“…be sufficient and smaller capacity may lead to a higher risk of injury [3][4]12,16]. Young age is associated with the lack of know-how and job knowledge, especially for handling tools [4].…”
Section: Indian Coalminersmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…be sufficient and smaller capacity may lead to a higher risk of injury [3][4]12,16]. Young age is associated with the lack of know-how and job knowledge, especially for handling tools [4].…”
Section: Indian Coalminersmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Young age is associated with the lack of know-how and job knowledge, especially for handling tools [4]. The coalminers from India and France are of particular interest in this study, because their annual rate of occupational injuries (with sick leave) is very different (3% and 15%) and their occupational and personal characteristics also vary.…”
Section: Indian Coalminersmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…fatigue, stress, substance use, occupational injuries, disabilities 2,3,5,9,10,12,18,19) , and death 20) . The role of physical job demands is little documented.…”
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