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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Economics
  • Scientific Publishing

Background:

  • Fatal occupational injuries (FOI) represent a critical measure of workplace safety.
  • Ergonomics research (SP) aims to improve work environments and reduce injuries.
  • Gross domestic product (GDP) is a key indicator of a nation's economic activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between fatal occupational injuries, scientific publications in ergonomics, and gross domestic product across 30 countries.
  • To determine the extent to which GDP influences the ratio of FOI to SP.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of data from 30 countries.
  • Statistical investigation of the mutual dependence between FOI, SP, and GDP.
  • Modeling the relationship between the FOI/SP ratio and GDP.

Main Results:

  • A significant inverse relationship was observed: as GDP increases, the ratio of FOI to SP decreases exponentially.
  • The findings suggest that economic growth is associated with improved occupational safety outcomes relative to ergonomic research output.

Conclusions:

  • While GDP is a major factor, it is not the sole determinant influencing the observed trends in occupational injury rates and ergonomic research.
  • Further research is needed to identify other significant factors contributing to workplace safety and the advancement of ergonomics.