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Risk Factors for Locomotive Crew Members Depending on Their Place of Work.
Elena A Zhidkova1,2, Ekaterina M Gutor2, Inga A Popova3
1UNESCO Chair, A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, 127473 Moscow, Russia.
Summary
Workplace health risks and lifestyle choices vary significantly among Russian locomotive crews by railway. These findings highlight disparities in occupational exposure, health conditions, and commitment to a healthy lifestyle across different rail lines.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Transportation Safety
Background:
- Workplace health among locomotive crews is influenced by occupational exposures, behaviors, and individual health.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for targeted health interventions in the transportation sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of workplace exposure, behavioral risks, and health conditions among locomotive crew members.
- To analyze the association between these factors and medical utilization based on their railway affiliation.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 5585 train drivers and 3723 assistants in the Russian Federation.
- Measurements included Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Risk assessment used the STEPS tool, Healthy Lifestyle commitment was assessed using WHO recommendations, and occupational risks and morbidity were surveyed.
Main Results:
- Significant variations in occupational and behavioral risk factors, health conditions, and Healthy Lifestyle commitment were observed across different railways.
- Employees of Trans-Baikal Railway reported the lowest work exposure risks, while Krasnoyarsk, North, and South-East railways had the highest.
- Far East and October Railways showed the lowest self-reported behavioral risks, and East Siberian, October, and Southern Urals railways had the lowest incidence of health conditions.
Conclusions:
- Substantial inter-railway differences in risk factors and Healthy Lifestyle commitment exist among locomotive crews.
- These findings underscore the need for tailored health programs to address specific regional disparities.
- Future research should evaluate the impact of the new corporate health program introduced in 2020.
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