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E Fattorini1, P Fortezza, A Mastrodicasa
1Laboratorio di sociologia e psicologia del lavoro ISPESL.
Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|April 16, 2008
Summary
This study investigated psychosocial factors affecting emergency worker welfare and health surveillance. Findings highlight the need for improved support systems for these essential workers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Emergency Services Management
- Workplace Well-being Studies
Context:
- Firefighters and other emergency personnel face unique occupational stressors.
- Existing health surveillance and training may not adequately address the psychosocial needs of emergency workers.
- This research addresses a gap in understanding the specific challenges faced by this population.
Purpose:
- To identify psychosocial factors impacting emergency workers.
- To propose improvements in health surveillance and training programs.
- To enhance the overall welfare standards for workers in systematically emergency environments.
Summary:
- A survey using the "The fireman to work" questionnaire explored demographics, work organization, interpersonal relationships, organizational climate, safety, health, lifestyle, and well-being.
- Data from 3741 participants were analyzed, though response rates varied significantly across locations, limiting generalizability.
- Despite limitations, this represents the first survey of its kind in the country.
Impact:
- Provides foundational data for developing targeted interventions for emergency worker well-being.
- Informs policy and practice for enhancing health surveillance and training in high-stress occupations.
- Establishes a baseline for future research on the psychosocial health of emergency responders.
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