Work–related hand and lower–arm injuries in New Zealand, 1979 to 1988

Burridge, Julie D.; Laing, R. M.

doi:10.1111/j.1467-842x.1977.tb01093.x

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“…The high risks found in the construction industry were expected and are in agreement with previously published results [25][26][27] . The high risk of injury to the upper extremities among slaughterhouse workers (mostly due to lacerations) has been known for a long time [28][29][30][31][32] . Preventive measures have been taken, and protective gloves and covers for the lower arm for meat workers have been in use for a long time 29) .…”

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Industry and Injury Related Hospital Contacts: A Follow‐up Study of Injuries among Working Men in Denmark

Pedersen

Hannerz

Tüchsen

et al. 2010

Journal of Occupational Health

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To estimate proportions of injuries that are attributable to the work environment (excess fractions) among economically active men and to identify industries associated with an elevated injury risk. Methods: A follow-up study was conducted among all economically active men in Denmark aged 20-59 yr 1 January 1999 (N=1,315,772) for first hospital contacts in the period 1999-2003 due to injury in five body regions. Age standardised hospital treatment ratios (SHR) were calculated by industry and excess fractions were estimated. Results: The excess fractions by body region attributable to the work environment were: 22% (95% CI 18-26%) for lower extremities, 29% (95% CI 24-34%) for head and neck, 31% (95% CI 25-37%) for thorax, 36% (95% CI 30-43%) for upper extremities, and 39% (CI: 32-46%) for back injuries. We identified eight industries associated with significantly elevated risks for injuries to each of the five body regions. These were: "road contractors", "bricklayer, joiner, and carpentry work", "finishing (construction work)", "transport of goods", "fire service and salvage corps", "stone-works, pottery, and glass industry", "cleaning, laundries, and dry cleaners", and "slaughterhouse industry". Conclusions: There are substantial industrial inequalities in injury rates among male workers in Denmark. The size of the inequalities differs between body regions. (J Occup Health 2010; 52: 147-154)

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Industry and Injury Related Hospital Contacts: A Follow‐up Study of Injuries among Working Men in Denmark

Pedersen

Hannerz

Tüchsen

et al. 2010

Journal of Occupational Health

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“…As discussed above, the majority of crushing objects were machineries presumably familiar to the operators rather than unexpected extrinsic objects, which was a common finding in many studies. 18 It signified the presence of a potential problematic operation process, which might be the result of ageing and malfunctioning hardware, less routine and rushing work patterns, 19 or a lack of guidance or supervision. Employers should be responsible for recognising and ameliorating these issues promptly.…”

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Work‐Related Crushing Injuries with Amputations of Digits, Hands and Forearms

Lai¹,

Tsui²,

Kam³

2007

Hong Kong j. emerg. med.

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To review work-related crushing injuries leading to amputation of digits, hands and forearms, by focusing on patients' demographics, and clinical outcomes. Design: Retrospective descriptive study. Setting: Regional hospital, Hong Kong. Patients: Patients with work-related crushing injuries causing amputation of digits, hands or forearms admitted to hospital for treatment from January 2003 to August 2005. Methods: Patients' age, sex, past medical history, occupations, context of injuries including injuring objects and levels of amputation were studied. During a 9-month follow up period, patients' need for urgent operation, length of hospital stay, duration of sick leave and change of occupational status were analysed. Results: Eighty-eight patients were studied. The age distribution ranged from 19 to 81 years, with 50% being less than 40 years of age. Most patients (93%) were healthy adult before the injury. Industries frequently involved were construction (24%), manufacturing (17%) and transportation (14%). Machineries and metallic tools were the most common injuring objects. Eighty-four percent of the amputation injuries involved the finger(s), and 13% the thumb. Most patients (91%) required urgent operation. The mean length of hospital stay was 4 days. The mean duration of sick leave was 152 days. The estimated wage loss was around HK$145,000 per accident. Only 42% of the patients could fully resume working without job restriction. Conclusion: Traumatic amputation as a severe work-related injury is common in Hong Kong. It frequently affects the young and healthy workforce, resulting in devastating physical and psychological disabilities. The clinical, social and economical significances are enormous and far-reaching.

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Work–related hand and lower–arm injuries in New Zealand, 1979 to 1988

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Industry and Injury Related Hospital Contacts: A Follow‐up Study of Injuries among Working Men in Denmark

Industry and Injury Related Hospital Contacts: A Follow‐up Study of Injuries among Working Men in Denmark

Work‐Related Crushing Injuries with Amputations of Digits, Hands and Forearms

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