Physical working conditions over time: a repeated cross-sectional study in German employees.
In: Journal of Occupational Medicine & Toxicology, Jg. 19 (2024-06-10), Heft 1, S. 1-8
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Background: This study aimed to examine time trends in physical working conditions across and within occupational groups in Germany between 2006 and 2018. Methods: Logistic regression analyses were conducted using data from the BIBB/BAuA Employment Surveys in 2006, 2012, and 2018, with a total sample size of 59,006 participants. The study investigated changes in various self-reported occupational exposure measures over time, along with demographic shifts in the workforce. Results: The results showed overall improvements in most occupational exposure measures during the study period, alongside an aging and upskilling workforce. However, exposure to awkward postures, microorganisms, and, to a lesser extent, noise increased. Substantial variation was observed between occupational groups, with more favourable trends among white-collar high-skilled and blue-collar low-skilled workers, and less favourable trends among white-collar low-skilled and blue-collar high-skilled workers. Conclusions: While trends in physical working conditions in Germany are partly promising, some exposures are worsening, and substantial inequalities between occupations persist. As occupational exposures remain common, there is still a need for targeted interventions to improve working conditions, particularly in higher-risk occupations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Physical working conditions over time: a repeated cross-sectional study in German employees.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Beller, Johannes ; Graßhoff, Julia ; Safieddine, Batoul |
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Zeitschrift: | Journal of Occupational Medicine & Toxicology, Jg. 19 (2024-06-10), Heft 1, S. 1-8 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2024 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1745-6673 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1186/s12995-024-00423-8 |
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