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Association Between Workplace Social Capital and Occupational Injuries and Illnesses: A 1-Year Prospective Cohort
Miho Omori1, Tomohisa Nagata, Kiminori Odagami
1From the Department of Occupational Health Nursing, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Japan (the work was done) (M.O.); Department of Public Health-Nursing, Japanese Red Cross Toyota College of Nursing, Toyota, Japan (present affiliation); Department of Occupational Health Practice and Management, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Japan (T.N., K.O., N.-P.A., K.M.); Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia (N.-P.A.); and Division of Occupational Medicine, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jawa Barat, Indonesia (N.-P.A.).
Workplace social capital (WSC) is linked to fewer occupational injuries and illnesses. Higher levels of WSC, particularly bonding, bridging, and linking, significantly reduce the risk of workplace harm.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Workplace social capital (WSC) is crucial for organizational functioning.
- Understanding the impact of WSC on occupational health outcomes is essential for prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between workplace social capital (WSC) and the incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses.
- To analyze the relationship between different subtypes of WSC (bonding, bridging, linking) and workplace safety.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cohort study was conducted in Japan.
- Data were collected via a questionnaire-based survey.
- Logistic regression analysis was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Main Results:
- Higher levels of overall WSC were associated with significantly lower odds of occupational injuries and illnesses (OR = 0.63).
- Specific WSC subtypes, including bonding (OR = 0.68), bridging (OR = 0.73), and linking (OR = 0.55), also showed significant protective effects.
- Intermediate levels of WSC also demonstrated a protective association with occupational injuries and illnesses.
Conclusions:
- Bonding, bridging, and linking aspects of workplace social capital play a significant role in preventing occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Promoting and enhancing WSC within workplaces may be an effective strategy for improving worker safety.
- The findings underscore the importance of social connections and networks in mitigating workplace hazards.
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