Occupational Fatigue and Multidimensional Traffic Risk Outcomes Among Motorcycle-Based Food Delivery Workers:...

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Road Safety
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Motorcycle food delivery workers face high accident risks, yet research often overlooks perceived risk, near-misses, and anxiety.
• Safety concerns extend beyond traffic accidents to include psychological and experiential factors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the association between occupational fatigue, health behaviors, and the Traffic Accident Risk Index (TARI) in South Korean delivery workers.
• To analyze how fatigue and behaviors relate to near-miss experiences and accident-related anxiety.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study involving 336 South Korean delivery workers.
• Data collected via online survey and analyzed using multiple linear regression.

Main Results:

• Occupational fatigue correlated positively with overall TARI, near-misses, and accident anxiety.
• Inconsistent helmet use, insufficient physical activity, and current smoking were linked to higher accident risk and anxiety.
• Shorter break times were associated with lower accident risk and fewer near-miss experiences.

Conclusions:

• Occupational fatigue is a significant factor in perceived accident risk, near-misses, and anxiety for delivery workers.
• Modifiable health behaviors like helmet use, physical activity, and smoking cessation are crucial for improving safety.
• Future research should focus on evidence-based rest guidelines and refining break time measurements.