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[Accidents among ambulance employees: epidemiologic features]
1Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Patologia, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza.
Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|February 26, 2004
Summary
A study of 824 employees over four years found 30.1% involved in road accidents. This highlights the need for preventive measures to improve workplace safety and reduce accident rates.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Transportation Safety
- Public Health
Context:
- Analysis of verified accidents over a four-year period involving 824 employees.
- Identification of a significant prevalence of road accidents within the study group.
Purpose:
- To assess the incidence of road accidents among employees.
- To identify key contributing factors and recommend preventive strategies.
Summary:
- The study revealed that 30.1% of employees experienced road accidents.
- Contributing factors include vehicle maintenance, environmental conditions, job organization, and individual factors like substance use.
Impact:
- Provides data to support the implementation of targeted safety interventions.
- Aims to reduce the rate of road accidents and enhance employee well-being.