Citation

Niskanen T. J. Occup. Accid. 1985; 7(1): 17-32.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Niskanen, T., 1985. Accidents and minor accidents of the musculoskeletal system in heavy (concrete reinforcement work) and light (painting) construction work. Journal of Occupational Accidents, 7: 17-32.The aim of this study was to clarify the differences between concrete reinforcement workers and painters in the frequency, causes, and types of accidents and minor accidents affecting the musculoskeletal system.Accident report forms sent by construction firms to insurance companies were analyzed in detail. Accidents led to at least a 3-day absence from work. The incidence rate (accidents x 1,000/number of workers) of accidents affecting the musculoskeletal system was four times as high among the reinforcement workers (124) than among the painters (30).Minor accidents affecting the musculoskeletal system were reported five times more frequently by the reinforcement workers (1.9 minor accidents/1,000 workhours) than by the painters (0.4 minor accidents/1,000 workhours). Altogether 440 man months of reinforcement workers and 429 man months of painters were covered.The accidents and minor accidents were classified according to the following categories: work phase; work posture/work movement at moment of occurrence; ultimate event of occurrence; the part of body injured; and the injury.