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[Working environment and job adjustment among bus drivers].
1RELIS Vest Haukeland Sykehus 5021 Bergen. jan.schjott@haukeland.no
Summary
Bus drivers face poor working conditions, especially with longer employment. Job adjustments can improve health and retention for these workers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Transportation Safety
- Ergonomics
Background:
- Bus drivers experience heightened health risks linked to their work environment.
- Understanding perceptions of working conditions is crucial for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess bus drivers' perceptions of their working conditions.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of job adjustments for drivers with health issues.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey comparing bus drivers to other company employees.
- Longitudinal study tracking workers who received job adjustments.
Main Results:
- Extended employment duration correlated with negative perceptions of working conditions.
- 80% of workers in job adjustment programs remained employed 1-3 years post-intervention.
- A majority (60%) required an average of six months for job adjustments.
Conclusions:
- A 'wear-and-tear' effect is evident with increased years of driving.
- Implementing job adjustments is a viable preventive strategy for driver health.