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Unfitness for a job among construction workers
Elodie Bossi1, Sylvie Cassadou2, Adeline Beaumont2
1Aipals, Montpellier, France.
Summary
Job loss due to health issues affects construction workers, with mental and musculoskeletal conditions being primary causes. Older age and physically demanding jobs increase this risk, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Construction workers face significant health risks impacting employment.
- Understanding job loss determinants is crucial for worker retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess incidence of health-related job loss in French construction trades.
- Analyze medical diagnoses and associated demographic/professional factors.
- Identify risk factors for work unfitness in the Occitania region.
Main Methods:
- Prospective multicenter study from September 2019 to September 2020.
- Inclusion of 71,772 construction sector employees.
- Data collected via 23 inter-company occupational health services.
Main Results:
- Incidence of work unfitness estimated at 6.69 per thousand.
- Leading causes: mental pathologies and musculoskeletal disorders.
- Risk factors: advanced age (56-62 years) and physically demanding occupations.
Conclusions:
- Personal and professional factors significantly influence medical job loss in construction.
- Findings inform targeted preventive actions for worker health and employment.
- Study provides insights into risk factors for work unfitness.
Keywords:
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