Download or read book The Relationship Between Work life Balance Stress and Injury in Construction Trade Workers written by Leanna L. Gordon and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objectives: The construction industry is characterized by a high burden of occupational injuries. In addition to physical risk factors, psychosocial risk factors such as work-life balance can increase the risk for injury. Women, who are underrepresented in the construction trades, are disproportionally affected by these factors, which may increase the risk for adverse health outcomes. Women within the trades have been shown to struggle with work-life balance due to a number of factors including long work hours, difficulty finding child care, and ongoing responsibility for unpaid labor in the home. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between work-life balance, stress, and injury in construction trades workers in order to pave the way for changes in policy and practices within the trades that will allow for a safe working environment for all workers. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional analysis of data from the Safety and Health Empowerment for Women in Trades (SHEWT) study. We studied data obtained from 291 construction workers in Washington State who participated in the SHEWT survey. We used logistic regression to assess the association between: 1) work-life balance and perceived stress; and 2) the association between perceived stress and injury, adjusted for relevant confounders. Perceived stress was measured using the validated Perceived Stress Scale, and work-life balance was assessed using questions from the NIOSH Quality of Work Life Questionnaire. The presence or absence of injury was determined using questions which assessed whether or not trades workers had an injury in the last year which required medical attention, first aid, or time off work. In both analyses, we assessed for effect modification by gender. Results: Reporting poor work-life balance was associated with 4.38 (95% CI 1.87, 10.61) times the odds of high perceived stress, after adjustment for trade, age, and gender. Additionally, being a woman was associated with 2.38 (95% CI 1.23, 4.76) times the odds of high perceived stress when compared to being a man, after adjustment for work-life balance, trade, and age. High perceived stress was associated with 1.96 (95% CI 1.08-3.54) times the odds of injury, after adjustment for trade and gender. Additionally, being a woman was associated with 2.94 (95% CI 1.49-6.25) times the odds of injury when compared to being a man, after adjustment for stress and trade. There was no evidence of effect modification by gender in either analysis. Conclusions: This study demonstrated an association between poor work-life balance and perceived stress and between perceived stress and injury in construction trades workers. Women were at higher risk of high stress and injury compared to men, after adjustment for other factors. Future work should evaluate the effectiveness of efforts to address work-life balance and perceived stress in injury prevention efforts and to foster safe participation of women, in addition to men, in the construction trades.
Download or read book Work Health and Wellbeing in the Construction Industry written by Helen Lingard and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers a wide range of topics relating to the health and wellbeing of the construction workforce. Based on more than two decades of work examining various aspects of workers’ health and wellbeing, the book addresses a key topic in construction management: how the design of work environments, construction processes and organisation of work impact upon construction workers’ physical and psychological health. Occupational health is a significant problem for the construction industry. However, the subject of health does not receive as much attention in occupational health and safety research or practice as the subject of safety. Traditional management approaches (focused on the prevention of accidents and injuries) are arguably ill-suited to addressing issues of workers’ health and wellbeing. This book seeks to explain how workers' health and wellbeing are impacted by working in the construction sector, and suggest ways in which organisations (and decision makers within them) can positively shape workplaces and practices in ways that better support construction workers to maintain healthy and productive working lives. Including chapter summaries and discussion questions to encourage student readers to reflect on and formulate their own viewpoints about the issues raised in each chapter, the book has the potential to be used as a textbook in undergraduate or postgraduate occupational health and safety, or construction management courses dealing with occupational health and safety. It could also be used as supplementary recommended reading in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in architecture, engineering or management.
Download or read book Influence of Work related Stressors on Safety Performance on Construction Sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia written by Bandar Moshabab A Alqahtani and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental health concerns are surging worldwide, and workers in the construction industry have been found to be particularly vulnerable to these challenges. Stress, depression, addictions, suicides, and other key indicators of poor mental health are prevalent among construction workers. Critically, researchers have also found a link between stress in the workplace and an individual's overall safety performance. However, the still limited nature of the research in this area has hampered the development of feasible and practicable interventions for job sites. Construction work exerts considerable mental and physical demands on workers. Partly as a result of this, the number of injuries in the construction industry globally has been high. Saudi Arabia’s construction industry is no exception, with worker safety continuing to be a concern. In this context, this research aims to analyze the relationship between work-related stressors on construction job sites and self-reported injury rates among workers, to determine the impact of work-related stressors on the safety of construction workers in Saudi Arabia, and to identify the most common work-related stressors influencing the safety of workers. A meta-analysis methodology was used to accomplish this objective, wherein a comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify critical work-related stressors, while a questionnaire was used to assess stress on construction sites. Building on this foundation and using a formal meta-analysis approach that leverages the findings from past studies, a more holistic determination of the relationship between work-related stressors and injuryrates among workers can be performed. Ninety-eight studies were reviewed and seven were selected based on a pre-determined validated inclusion criteria for meta-analysis. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to construction workers in Saudi Arabia (349 workers from 16 sites) to solicit their input on construction site safety in alignment with the research objectives. Logistic regression models are then performed on the questionnaire results to evaluate the impact of work-related stressors on construction safety. As a result, ten salient work-related stressors among construction workers were identified. Of these ten work-related stressors, seven are identified as significant predictors of worker injury rates: job control, job site demand, skill demand, job certainty, social support, harassment and discrimination, and interpersonal conflicts at work. Furthermore, the results indicate that work-related stressors are a valid predictor of injury among construction workers in Saudi Arabia. The first model developed based on these results shows a significant link between work-related stressors and self-reported injuries. Accordingly, the statistical significance of the second model is confirmed. Job site demand and job satisfaction are found to be the most significant of the ten work-related stressors in the model, where both of these stressors are found to be linked to an increased risk of injury. This study represents a significant first step towards formally identifying work-related stressors to improve working conditions, reducing injuries on construction sites, and supporting future research for construction sites in Saudi Arabia. An improved work-related stressors scale for construction workers in also developed and validated by analyzing data from the study conducted in Saudi Arabia.
Download or read book Work Stress Induced Chronic Diseases in Construction written by Imriyas Kamardeen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-04-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to fill a gap in the current construction health and safety research and discover new knowledge about work stress induced chronic diseases among construction industry professionals. In achieving these aims, the book investigates: the nature and extent of psychosocial stressors experienced by construction professionals, stress management tactics applied and the impact on mental health the prevalence and occurrence patterns of serious chronic conditions such as insomnia, obesity, musculoskeletal disorders and vision impairment aetiological pathways from job stressors through chronic diseases to job performance. While there are many studies, policies and regulations aiming to look after the health of construction workers, little attention is paid to construction professionals. By applying advanced analytical methods to data collected in a national survey of construction professionals in Australia, the author presents new scientific evidence which can be used to help establish equitable workers' compensation treatments and outcomes for construction professionals in line with other professions. Moreover, the research and analysis are underpinned by theories and literature from public health and epidemiological disciplines in addition to literature from construction, and work health, safety and wellbeing domains. It is essential reading for any health policy makers and researchers in the fields of health and safety and construction management.
Download or read book Stress in Post War Britain 1945 85 written by Mark Jackson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the years following World War II the health and well-being of the nation was of primary concern to the British government. The essays in this collection examine the relationship between health and stress in post-war Britain through a series of carefully connected case studies.
Download or read book Managing Work Life Balance in Construction written by Helen Lingard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-04-09 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Work in the construction industry is particularly tough. It demands excessively long hours and frequent weekend work. Other characteristics are particularly marked, such as re-location, job insecurity and distinctive behavioural patterns, which negatively affect employees’ personal lives further. Work–life balance has emerged as one of the most pressing management issues in the 21st century. For construction managers dealing with traditional models of work and rigid work schedules, the issue may be especially difficult to manage, and yet the work–life balance is now recognised as an issue of strategic importance to the construction industry. It is critical to the construction industry’s continued ability to attract and retain a talented workforce, and it is also inextricably linked to organizational effectiveness and employees’ well-being. This book presents the argument for the management of work–life balance in the construction industry. It maps the changes to the workforce demographic profile and the changing expectations relating to work and personal life that occurred during the second half of the 20th century. Legal imperatives for managing work–life balance are set out. It also presents work–life balance theory and discusses the practical implications of research, along with extensive empirical data collected from the industry. Lastly, practical advice is provided about what construction organizations can and should do to manage work–life balance. This provides a unique guide to a key issue.
Download or read book Simple Solutions written by Department of Health and Human Services and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Construction is a physically demanding occupation, but a vital part of our nation and the U.S. economy. In 2006, the total annual average number of workers employed in construction rose to an all-time high of nearly 7.7 million, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This large workforce handled tasks that range from carrying heavy loads to performing repetitive tasks, placing them at risk of serious injury. The physically demanding nature of this work helps to explain why injuries, such as strains, sprains, and work-related musculoskeletal disorders, are so prevalent and are the most common injury resulting in days away from work. Although the construction industry presents many workplace hazards, there are contractors in the U.S. who are successfully implementing safety and health programs to address these issues, including work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The safety and health of all workers is a top priority for NIOSH. This booklet is intended to aid in the prevention of common job injuries that can occur in the construction industry. The solutions in this booklet are practical ideas to help reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury in common construction tasks. While some solutions may need the involvement of the building owner or general contractor, there are also many ideas that individual workers and supervisors can adopt. (Also available in Spanish).
Download or read book Work Injuries and Work Injury Rates in the Heavy Construction Industry written by United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management written by Helen Lingard and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2005 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses an increasingly important area in the construction industry. Case studies are used extensively to illustrate important points and refer to current successful safety management techniques.
Download or read book Effect of Work Life Balance on the Mental Health of Residential Construction Workers in Florida written by Lucas Profeta Estanislau and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: their respective organization provides, and encourage communication and stretching, which can be required on the job.
Download or read book Stress and Quality of Working Life written by Ana Maria Rossi and published by IAP. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the American Institute of Stress (AIS), job stress is far and away the primary source of stress for American adults. The relationship between job stress and heart attacks, hypertension, and other disorders is well understood. Further, the cost of job stress in the United States is estimated to be over $300 billion due to outcomes such as accidents, turnover, and lost productivity. Perhaps the most consistent findings connecting job stress to health outcomes confirm that employees who perceive a high level of job demands without the appropriate control over job demands are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. In Brazil, the loss is estimated at 3.5% of the gross domestic product per year. Occupational diseases are related to the activities performed by workers and to working conditions and can trigger new or worsen already existing symptoms. Proper diagnosis and relevant information are essential for managers and workers to become aware of stressors and to take efficient measures to manage stress. Although quality of life is the responsibility of every individual, companies will definitely be able to benefit from the implementation of preventive actions, thus avoiding to pay a high price as a result of absenteeism, sick leaves, and drops in productivity and low work quality. This book is designed to be an additional tool to provide information and to suggest ways to deal with pressures and work demands, because stress levels are still on the rise. We believe that through information – and here you will be able to find the experience and opinions of recognized professionals in this area – workers will be able to live better and more balanced lives.
Download or read book Research Handbook on Work and Well Being written by Ronald J. Burke and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-24 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost every person works at some point in their lives. The Research Handbook on Work and Well-Being examines the association of particular work experiences with employee and organizational health and performance.
Download or read book The Detection of Psychiatric Illness by Questionnaire written by David P. Goldberg and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Managing Workplace Stress written by Susan Cartwright and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1997 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `Written primarily for the employee, this book is a gold mine of easily assimilated information and ideas which should also be of value to anyone working in human resources' - Personnel Today`Much of the literature on stress tends to be either academic or research-based, or otherwise focuses on the more practical aspects of stress management. Managing Workplace Stress strikes a balance between the two in providing background and discussion that puts many areas of work-related stress into context, as well as giving helpful practical advice on managing particular stressors' - People ManagementStress in the workplace is an ever-increasing problem and its consequences, such as higher rates of absenteeism, reduced productivity and increased health compensation claims, are widespread. This book examines the causes of the increase in work-related stress.Susan Cartwright and Cary L Cooper focus particularly on the stress created by organizational changes including job redesign, reallocation of roles and responsibilities, and the accompanying job insecurities. They highlight the everyday stressors likely to impact upon managers and employees - for example, working with difficult people and managing increased work loads - and offer useful strategies for dealing with these various situations.
Download or read book Occupational Health and Safety written by Sharon Clarke and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-05-23 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Workplace accidents and errors cost organizations hundreds of billions of dollars each year, and the injured workers and their families endure considerable financial and emotional suffering. It's obvious that increasing employee health and safety pays. The accumulating evidence shows that investing in occupational health and safety results in improved financial and social responsibility performance. There are extensive country differences and wide occupational differences in the incidence of accidents and errors. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that every year there are 2.2 million fatal and 270 million non-fatal accidents or occupational diseases worldwide. Occupational Health and Safety looks at the research into what causes accidents and errors in the workplace. In line with other titles in the series, Occupational Health and Safety emphasizes the psychological and behavioral aspects of risk in organizations. It highlights how organizations differ in their health and safety performance, with case studies throughout and best practices. Key elements focus on: employee selection and training, fostering employee understanding, participation and engagement in health and safety matters, developing a health and safety culture at organizational and group/work unit levels, communicating and reinforcing safe workplace practices and bench-marking one's organization against the industry leaders. The contributors to this volume come from various countries, reflecting unique interest and knowledge in particular areas.
Download or read book Stress Management in the Construction Industry written by Mei-yung Leung and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This systematic review of stress management in construction will help an understanding of the issues and theory as well as offering practical recommendations. addresses the growing concern to make work in construction healthier, safer, and more productive integrates research results, survey statistics and scenario analyses to reveal underlying causes of stress offers recommendations for reducing Stress
Download or read book The Relationship Between Work Stress and Pre morbid Injury Differences Among Back injured Workers written by David M. Sills and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
