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Turnover of professional drivers.

A L Backman, E Järvinen

    Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
    |February 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Most male drivers remained in their profession, but many changed roles within the industry, often citing pay, work demands, and health as reasons for career changes. Accidents were the leading cause of death for this cohort.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Transportation Studies
    • Sociology of Work

    Background:

    • Driver turnover is a significant concern in the transportation industry.
    • Understanding the factors influencing career longevity and reasons for leaving is crucial for workforce stability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the long-term occupational turnover among male drivers.
    • To identify the primary reasons for career changes and retirement in this cohort.
    • To analyze causes of mortality within the driver population.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective cohort study of 1,597 male drivers from 1969 to 1979.
    • Inquiry sent to 1,453 drivers (91% of cohort), with 1,156 responses (80% participation rate).
    • Analysis of employment status, career changes, retirement, and causes of death.

    Main Results:

    • 69% of respondents remained drivers in 1979; 24% changed trades; 7% retired.
    • Bus driving saw an increase in employment.
    • Key reasons for changing work included salary, work intensity, irregularity, and health issues.
    • Accidents and external causes were the main reasons for death.

    Conclusions:

    • A majority of male drivers stayed in the profession, but significant shifts occurred towards specialized roles like bus driving.
    • Socioeconomic factors (salary) and work conditions (heaviness, irregularity, health) are primary drivers of occupational turnover.
    • The high rate of accidental death underscores the occupational hazards faced by drivers.

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