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Classification of municipal occupations.
J Ilmarinen1, T Suurnäkki, C H Nygård
1Institute of Occupational Health, Department of Physiology, Vantaa, Finland.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This study used the ergonomic job analysis procedure (AET) to group 88 municipal jobs by work demands. It identified high-stress occupations like nursing and administration, aiding work-health research in aging populations.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Ergonomics
- Public Administration
Background:
- Municipal workforces face diverse job demands.
- Understanding work-related health risks is crucial for aging populations.
- Existing job classifications may not adequately capture ergonomic stressors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To classify municipal jobs into homogeneous groups based on job demands.
- To identify high-stress occupations within the municipal sector.
- To facilitate research on the relationship between work and health in aging municipal workers.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the ergonomic job analysis procedure (Arbeitswissenschaftliche Erhebungsverfahren zur Tätigkeits-analyse - AET).
- Employed hierarchical cluster analysis to form job groups.
- Conducted profile analysis to group items and rank stress factors.
Main Results:
- Analyzed 88 job titles and 216 classified items.
- Hierarchical cluster analysis resulted in 13 distinct job groups.
- Highest stress levels were observed in kitchen supervisors, dentists, and physicians; nursing, administration, installation, transport, and technical supervision reported over 10 stress factors.
Conclusions:
- The ergonomic job analysis procedure (AET) effectively categorizes municipal jobs by demand.
- Identified specific occupations with significant ergonomic stress factors.
- Findings support targeted interventions for work-related health in aging municipal employees.