Relationship between psychosocial risks and occupational functioning among miners

Mościcka-Teske, Agnieszka; Sadłowska-Wrzesińska, Joanna; Najder, Anna; Butlewski, Marcin

doi:10.13075/ijomeh.1896.01162

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“…Ergonomic risks relate to the tasks performed by the worker and can result in damage to sensitive parts of the musculoskeletal system, such as injuries and improper postures [44]. Psychosocial risks include anxiety and stress disorders, which contribute to an insufficient work environment, such as workplace violence [45,46]. Machines cause mechanical injuries, resulting in particle projection and other injuries [47,48].…”

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Integrated Underground Mining Hazard Assessment, Management, Environmental Monitoring, and Policy Control in Pakistan

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This study focused on the significance of underground mining in Pakistan, resulting in the employment of operational staff to undertake the primary tasks of this sector, such as explosions, rock excavation, mineral research, mining-supporting walls, and mine compactivity. Occupational accidents and illnesses arise due to the activities mentioned above because the working circumstances are not optimal. The decision-matrix risk-assessment (DMRA) approach, in which incidents are evaluated according to their severity and probability, was also utilized to improve working conditions, including public health and environment protection. To assess the risks and to select which actions should continue in the same manner, we highlighted hazards that need control measures and, as the last option, those that must be stopped. By taking into account the results of the study, corrective actions were proposed that can help avoid the occurrence of the presented accidents through applying occupational safety and health regulations issued by the Department of Minerals and Mines, which is a governmental entity responsible for both the issuing and the compliance to those regulations. The current study also outlined the requirements that must be reported under mining-related laws.

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Integrated Underground Mining Hazard Assessment, Management, Environmental Monitoring, and Policy Control in Pakistan

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“…About the Psychosocial problems & health related factors theme, the studies researched on psychosocial risks, interpersonal relations, OH/drug/tobacco consumption and other variables. For example, Amponsah et al 55 ) and Mościcka et al 76 ) inquired on psychosocial risks. The first one related to the physical and psychosocial risks with the worker’s safety experience.…”

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“…Finally, they used COPSOQ short version along with physical hazards scale that included following variables: mine gas, fires, excessive noise, heat stress, poor visuality and dusty conditions. Then, the study of Mościcka et al 76 ) compared the level of psychosocial risks among industrial workers (one of these were the miners). They defined psychosocial risks supported by European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), and used the PRS scale to assess it.…”

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Mental health in mine workers: a literature review

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The Mining environment is hazardous for worker's health. It can affect the mental health, triggering symptoms and diseases, such as anxiety, job stress, depression, sleep disorders, mental fatigue and other. The aim of this study was to describe and analyze the scientific literature about the mental health in mine workers and to summarize the findings. The method used was Scoping review. The principal outcomes were the following: evidence in the last 12 years in the topic was focused in four themes 1) Psychological problems & personal factors (38.2%); 2) Psychosocial problems & health related factor (23.6%); 3) Well-being (21.1%) and 4) Physical problems & organization factors (17.1%). Several affections, symptoms, characteristics or disorders were inquired about mine worker's mental health, such as job strain, unsafety experiences, poor quality of sleep, non-subjective well-being, job unsatisfaction, social-relations conflict, risk of accidents and injuries, MSDs, substance abuse, dangerous working conditions and demanding job organization, and so on. For those factors, Mining could expose to serious mental health problems to a part of their workers. It's necessary to deepen the elaboration of international policies and carry out more scientific research and suggestions to make programs on the topic.

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“…Low job satisfaction is considered an emotional response to job strain. [ 35 ] Being part of a workplace provides workers with good access to social support, which may play an important role in promoting health. [ 30 ] As previous studies have suggested, efforts should be made to improve conditions in both work-related and outside-work areas.…”

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Factors associated with kindergarten teachers’ willingness to continue working

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The turnover rate among kindergarten teachers in advanced countries is extremely high. As such, there is an urgent need to determine the reasons for this turnover and to identify ways to prevent it. The current study investigates the individual and environmental factors that impact kindergarten teachers’ willingness to continue working. A total of 600 kindergarten teachers in Japan participated in this study. Participants responded to questionnaires regarding their willingness to continue working, mental health, work engagement, and the availability of social support. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to analyze participants’ data, with willingness to continue working for 5 or more years as the dependent variable. Additionally, Spearman rank correlation was used to examine the correlations between factors associated with willingness to continue working. Factors such as older age, living with a spouse, caring for younger children (up to 2 years old) at work, good mental health, and higher work engagement were significantly associated with teachers’ higher willingness to continue working. Factors such as marriage, health and family problems, overtime work, issues with workplace childcare, and education policy, working time/day problems, human relations, and difficulties taking care of children were correlated with teachers’ lack of willingness to continue working. The findings of this cross-sectional study suggest that welfare benefits and individual support systems could be key elements to encourage kindergarten teachers to continue working and could lead to their improved job satisfaction and mental health. Balanced work conditions and workers’ high agreement with their workplace's overall childcare or educational policies may lead to lower turnover. Some programs – such as relationship counselling – could have a positive impact on teachers’ mental health and job satisfaction.

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Relationship between psychosocial risks and occupational functioning among miners

Cited by 15 publications

References 18 publications

Integrated Underground Mining Hazard Assessment, Management, Environmental Monitoring, and Policy Control in Pakistan

Integrated Underground Mining Hazard Assessment, Management, Environmental Monitoring, and Policy Control in Pakistan

Mental health in mine workers: a literature review

Factors associated with kindergarten teachers’ willingness to continue working

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