Relationship between non-standard work arrangements and work-related accident absence in Belgium

• DOI: 10.1539/joh.16-0119-oa
• Publication Date: 2017-01-20T22:10:36Z
• Authors: Hanan Alali; Lutgart Braeckman; Tanja Van Hecke; Bart De Clercq; Heidi Janssens; Magd Abdel Wahab
• Keywords: Sample (material); Accident (philosophy)

Abstract Objectives The main objective of this study is to examine the relationship between indicators nonstandard work arrangements, including precarious contract, long working hours, multiple jobs, shift work, and work-related accident absence, using a representative Belgian sample considering several sociodemographic characteristics. Methods This was based on data fifth European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS). For analysis, restricted 3343 respondents from Belgium who were all employed workers. associations non-standard arrangements workrelated absence studied with multivariate logistic regression modeling techniques while adjusting for confounders. Results During last 12 months, about 11.7% workers absent because accident. A model showed an increased injury risk those performing (OR 1.546, 95% CI 1.074-2.224). contract type occupational injuries not significant 1.163, 0.739-1.831). Furthermore, no statistically differences observed hours 1.217, 0.638-2.321) jobs 1.361, 0.827-2.240) in relation absence. Those rated their health as bad, low educated workers, construction sector, exposed biomechanical exposure (BM) more frequent victims No gender difference observed. Conclusion Indicators under study, except significantly associated To reduce burden injuries, only reduction strategies interventions are needed but also policy efforts be undertaken limit work. In general, preventive measures training job ensure safety well-being