Ergonomic work analysis of urban bus drivers in Rio de Janeiro city

Querido, Aloá; Nogueira, Tainan; Gama, Rafael da Silva; Orlando, J Rojas

doi:10.3233/wor-2012-0993-5956

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“…Also, the empirical research performed by Querido et al (2012) described a set of ergonomic and environmental stressors which are common among transport workers, who are constantly exposed to high demands (long and irregular shifts, time pressure, excessive physical efforts) and low decision latitude in their work (Evans & Johansson, 1998; Evans & Carrère, 1991; Evans, 1994). In addition, most of the epidemiological studies dealing with professional drivers have problematized their typically poor working conditions, and their high risk for negative health outcomes (Siu et al, 2012), such as high blood pressure, muscle-skeletal disorders and high cholesterol (Querido et al, 2012; Landsbergis et al, 2013). Consistently with the aforementioned evidence, this study found that these health outcomes are highly prevalent among Colombian professional drivers.…”

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Work stress and health problems of professional drivers: a hazardous formula for their safety outcomes

Useche

Cendales

Montoro

et al. 2018

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BackgroundSeveral empirical studies have shown that professional drivers are a vulnerable occupational group, usually exposed to environmental stressors and adverse work conditions. Furthermore, recent studies have associated work-related stress with negative job performances and adverse health outcomes within this occupational group, including cardiovascular diseases and unsafe vehicle operation.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to describe the working conditions and the health status of this occupational group, and to evaluate the association between the Demand–Control model of job stress and their self-reported health and safety outcomes.MethodsA pooled sample of 3,665 Colombian professional drivers was drawn from five different studies. The Job Content Questionnaire and the General Health Questionnaire were used to measure work stress and self-reported mental health, respectively. Additionally, professional drivers self-reported health problems (hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes and overweight) and health-related risky behaviors (smoking and sedentary behavior).ResultsRegarding the Job Demands–Control (JDC) model, it was found that approximately a third part of Colombian professional drivers suffer from high job strain (29.1%). Correlational and multivariate analyses suggest that de JDC model of stress is associated with the professional drivers’ mental health, traffic accidents and fines, but not with other physical and behavioral health-related outcomes, which are highly prevalent among this occupational group, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, overweight, smoking and sedentary behavior.ConclusionThe results of this study suggest that (a) stressful working conditions are associated with health and lifestyle-related outcomes among professional drivers, and (b) that evidence-based interventions are needed in order to reduce hazardous working conditions, job stress rates and their negative impact on the health of this occupational group.

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Work stress and health problems of professional drivers: a hazardous formula for their safety outcomes

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“…The stressful working environment depending on driving but also weather conditions is another category [14,15], closely related to the safety concerns such as accidents and altercations with other road users and passengers [2,14,15]. Moreover, several physical, chemical, and biological hazards are present in the BDs' work environment leading to exposure to noise [15][16][17][18][19], vibration [2,15,[18][19][20][21], air pollution [2,15,22,23], fungi and, since 2020, SARS-CoV-2 [24][25][26].…”

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“…These occupational exposures could promote a variety of diseases, including lung cancer [ 22 , 23 , 27 , 28 ] and other respiratory diseases [ 15 , 23 , 29 ], cardiovascular diseases [ 2 , 14 , 15 , 18 , 23 , 30 , 31 ], gastrointestinal diseases [ 2 , 14 , 15 , 21 , 23 , 28 , 29 ], hearing loss [ 15 , 16 ], musculoskeletal disorders [ 2 , 14 , 15 , 18 , 20 , 29 , 32 , 33 ], mental health issues [ 2 , 12 , 14 , 15 , 30 , 34 , 35 ], sleep disorders and fatigue [ 2 , 12 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 29 ]. Figure 1 summarizes the BDs’ exposures and potentially associated health problems.…”

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Healthy Bus Drivers, Sustainable Public Transport: A Three-Time Repeated Cross-Sectional Study in Switzerland

Rémy

Canu

2023

Int J Public Health

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Objectives: To study the change in the prevalence of bus drivers’ health outcomes between 2010 and 2022 and their relationship with working conditions.Method: Unionized bus drivers completed a self-administered questionnaire in 2010, 2018, and 2022 on 13 health outcomes, sick leaves, and accidents and working conditions and their change during SARS-CoV-2 crisis. For outcomes which prevalence increased since 2010, we performed logistic regression models adjusted for covariates.Results: The study sample included 772 participants in 2010, 393 in 2018, and 916 in 2022. The most prevalent health problem (≥50%) was shoulder or neck muscle pain. The most tedious working conditions were working days over 10 h. Shoulder or neck pain, sleep disorders, sick leaves, and accidents increased since 2010 and were associated with working conditions, and co-morbidity. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic had additional negative consequences.Conclusion: Most bus drivers’ working and health conditions worsened in the last 12 years. Given the study design, the results deserve a cautious interpretation and generalization. Cohort studies should confirm these results and inform interventions targeting the most tedious and harmful working conditions.

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“…There is certain correlation between the hazardous factors at a driver's workplace and their manifestation. This is complicated by the long-term effect of the disease, as well as the need for significant financial costs [ [46] , [47] , [48] ].…”

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Assessment of the Risks of Occupational Diseases of the Passenger Bus Drivers

Golinko

Cheberiachko

Deryugin

et al. 2020

Safety and Health at Work

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Background The working conditions of bus drivers are difficult; they lead to occupational diseases and require careful study, particularly in Ukraine. The objective of the article is the description of occupational health risks of passenger bus drivers that lead to deteriorating health. Methods The risk assessment was performed using a modified Risk Score method, which allowed determining the generalized level of danger to the driver's health. The hygienic hazards level was assessed as based on Stevenson's law, which was generalized later. Results Based on the modification of the Risk Score method, it was possible to depart from expert assessments method of the risk level and calculate the general indicator based on the degree of dependence of the impact on the human body on its intensity, proposed by V. Minko. This allows objective determining of the impact of hygiene hazards on the health of the driver and to predict the occurrence of occupational diseases associated with the cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, and partial or complete disability due to the accumulation of emotional fatigue. The hazard assessment was carried out for three brands of passenger buses common in Ukraine, in which the driver is exposed to the dangers of fever, vibration, noise, harmful impurities in the bus cabin, and emotional load. Conclusion The health of drivers in the cabins of passenger buses is most affected by hygiene hazards: fever, vibration, and emotional stress. The generalized level of risk is calculated by the modified method of Risk Score is 0.83; −0.99, −0.92 respectively.

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Ergonomic work analysis of urban bus drivers in Rio de Janeiro city

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Work stress and health problems of professional drivers: a hazardous formula for their safety outcomes

Work stress and health problems of professional drivers: a hazardous formula for their safety outcomes

Healthy Bus Drivers, Sustainable Public Transport: A Three-Time Repeated Cross-Sectional Study in Switzerland

Assessment of the Risks of Occupational Diseases of the Passenger Bus Drivers

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