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Occupational hazard exposure and at risk drinking.

K M Conrad1, S E Furner, Y Qian

  • 1Department of Public Health, Mental Health, and Administrative Nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
|April 17, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Workers exposed to occupational hazards face higher risks of binge drinking and drinking and driving. This highlights the need for workplace interventions addressing both hazard exposure and at-risk alcohol consumption.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Occupational hazard exposure is prevalent among workers.
  • At-risk drinking, including binge drinking and drinking and driving, poses significant public health concerns.
  • Understanding the interplay between workplace exposures and alcohol consumption is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between reported occupational hazard exposures and at-risk drinking behaviors among U.S. workers.
  • To quantify the increased likelihood of binge drinking and drinking and driving associated with occupational exposures.
  • To inform workplace health initiatives for both hazard reduction and alcohol misuse prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the 1985 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a representative sample of 15,907 working adults.

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  • Categorization of occupational hazards into chemical/biological substances, physical hazards, injury risk, and mental stress.
  • Multivariate logistic regression to estimate adjusted odds ratios for at-risk drinking (binge drinking, drinking and driving) controlling for background characteristics.

    • Main Results:

    • Sixty percent of workers reported exposure to at least one occupational hazard.
    • Thirty-one percent reported binge drinking and 15% reported drinking and driving.
    • Workers reporting occupational hazard exposures were 1.2 to 1.4 times more likely to engage in binge drinking and drinking and driving, with statistically significant findings.

    Conclusions:

    • Workers reporting occupational hazard exposures exhibit a significantly higher risk of engaging in at-risk drinking behaviors.
    • Occupational and environmental health nurses are well-positioned to lead initiatives that reduce hazard exposure and promote healthier alcohol consumption.
    • Integrated workplace strategies addressing both occupational risks and at-risk drinking are warranted to improve worker health and safety.