ArticleErgonomics2013
Non-fatal occupational falls on the same level.
Article in Ergonomics, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.
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- Association between physical capacity and occupational falls among middle-aged and older farmers in Thailand: Using the self-check risk assessment tool in Japan.Journal of occupational health · 2021Article
- Increased Arm Swing and Rocky Surfaces Reduces Postural Control in Healthy Young Adults.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2021Article
- Burden associated with nonfatal slip and fall injuries in the surface stone, sand, and gravel mining industry.Safety science · 2019Article
- Fatal work-related falls in the United States, 2003-2014.American journal of industrial medicine · 2018Article
- The Risk Factor of Age in Construction Accidents: Important at Present and Fundamental in the Future.BioMed research international · 2018Article
- [Research on ground reaction forces and utilized coefficient of friction of turning gait].Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi · 2017Article
- Risk assessment of fall-related occupational accidents in the workplace.Journal of occupational health · 2016Article
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- Muscular activity of lower limb muscles associated with working on inclined surfaces.Ergonomics · 2015Article
- Required coefficient of friction during turning at self-selected slow, normal, and fast walking speeds.Journal of biomechanics · 2014Article
- Prioritizing industries for occupational injury prevention and research in the Services Sector in Washington State, 2002-2010.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2014Article
- Nonfatal occupational falls among U.S. health care workers, 2008-2010.Workplace health & safety · 2013Article
- Effects of Surface Inclinations and Carrying Aid Types on Postural Stability During Posterior Load Carriage in Rural Agricultural Tasks.Indian journal of occupational and environmental medicineArticle
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to describe antecedents and characteristics of same level fall injuries. Fall incidents and costs were compiled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources from 2006-2010. This study indicated that over 29% of 'fall on same level' injuries resulted in 31 or more workdays lost. The major source of injury was 'floors, walkways or ground surfaces', and the most affected body parts were the lower extremities and the trunk. With regard to gender and age, female workers had the highest risk of falls, while advancing age coincided with an increase in incidence rates. Overall, workers in the healthcare and social assistance industry, the transportation and warehousing industry, and the accommodation and food services industry had the highest risk for 'fall on same level' injuries. Furthermore, the overall compensation cost increased by 25% from 2006-2009. Along with existing evidence, these results may facilitate the design and implementation of preventative measures in the workplace and potentially reduce fall-related compensation costs. PRACTITIONER SUMMARY: This research presents a unique and detailed analysis of non-fatal 'fall on same level' injuries in a large population of workers from various private industries in the USA. This information can be used to prioritise designing and implementing preventive measures and to provide workers with the understanding of risk factors associated with falls in the workplace.
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