Objective: This study aimed to examine a detailed breakdown of costs (absenteeism, presenteeism, and medical/pharmaceutical expenses), the employees in four pharmaceutical companies Japan. Methods: is cross-sectional study. Absenteeism presenteeism were measured by self-administered questionnaire for workers, their estimated using human capital approach. Presenteeism was evaluated degree affected quality quantity work. Medical expenses obtained insurance claims. Results: The monetary value...

Musculoskeletal symptoms such as neck and shoulder pain/stiffness low back pain are common health problems in the working population. They leading causes of presenteeism (employees being physically present at work but unable to be fully engaged). Recently, digital interventions have begun used manage their effectiveness has not yet been verified, adherence programs is always a problem.This study aimed evaluate improvements musculoskeletal workers with neck/shoulder stiffness/pain after use...

Abstract Objectives The health effects of telework, which was introduced extensively in the immediate context COVID-19 pandemic crisis Japan, on teleworkers, their families, and non-teleworkers, are unknown. Accordingly, we developed a rapid impact assessment (HIA) to evaluate positive negative telework these groups recommended easily implementable countermeasures. Methods Immediately after an emergency declared implemented rapid, five-step HIA. We screened categorized for three...

This study aimed to determine the effects of participatory workplace improvement (PWI) -based provision ergonomic training and action checklists (ACLs) on-site managers on activities for low back pain (LBP).A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted at a manufacturing company in Japan. Teams entered were randomly assigned control an intervention group. A total three interventional sessions methods ergonomics provided group, with 1-month intervals between sessions. Ergonomic ACLs same...

Evaluation of the Control Banding Method—Comparison with Measurement‐based Comprehensive Risk Assessment: Haruo H ashimoto , et al . Medicine and Occupational Health, ExxonMobil Yugen Kaisha —The control banding method, or “control banding”, is a simplified risk assessment system for chemical handling tasks. This supposed to provide results reasonable quality without expert involvement. The objective this study was evaluate appropriateness judgment on basis workplace safety. A common...

The current study aimed to quantify the overall sickness absence and presence in five Japanese companies.Two indicators were calculated: worktime lost rates average working days per employee annum.In total, 1.1% of annum due sick leave. number annual sick-leave was 2.58. Sickness accounted for a total loss 6.55% an 15.36 work annum. Overall, employees 7.65% their days, or 17.92 annum, leave combined.Sickness-absence rate among workers is quite lower than other countries; however, more...

Abstract Background: Occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) are the foundation of occupational activities within an organization. An important element these is audits. However, OHSMS auditors often lack confidence in conducting audits compared with their proficiency For to be effectively managed by OHSMS, sampling competence engaged third-party should improved. Therefore, we conducted this study identify appropriate targets for related International Organization...

Abstract Objectives To develop and validate a global occupational health safety management system (OHSMS) model for Japanese companies. Methods In cooperation with company, we established research team gathered information on (OHS) practices in nine countries where the target company operated manufacturing sites. We then developed hypothesis via meeting. The was introduced to local factories Indonesia Thailand as trial evaluated roles of headquarters, implementation process, any improvements...

The aim of this study was to the necessary competencies for specialist occupational physicians in Japan and effective training methods acquiring them.A competency list (61 items) developed questionnaires by making use existing lists from Society Occupational Health (JSOH) as well US Europe. Certified senior (CSOPs) certification program JSOH completed a questionnaire on competencies. Examiners examination certified (COPs) another methods.All 61 were evaluated "necessary". Some lower than...

Abstract This study investigated the association between duration of pharmacotherapy treatment for depression, or discontinuation from treatment, and work functioning impairment. was a retrospective cohort examining 30,409 workers. Work impairment assessed using questionnaire, status medical claims data. Odds ratios (ORs) workers with severe compared healthy (control group) were calculated logistic regression analysis. Continuous associated severely impaired regardless period [continuous...

Abstract Objectives This study sought to examine differences in the economic losses due presenteeism and costs of medical dental treatment between high-stress workers non-high-stress using stress check survey. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional from April 1, 2018 March 31, 2019 pharmaceutical company. High-stress were classified with Brief Job Stress Questionnaire two methods: sum method score converted method. The incidence its determined questionnaire. calculated according claims....

We sought to share our experiences with occupational health efforts at a manufacturing site after large earthquake event, and evaluate the effectiveness of "List Occupational Health Needs Following Disasters" (Needs List).We implemented following 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes in Japan, reference List related manual, analyzed needs that arose.The instruments used enabled personnel predict what would arise facilitate their countermeasures. Among such arose, 87.7% were List, but seven undocumented...

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to estimate a risk cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases for each worker determine whether is associated with the incidence costs presenteeism, absenteeism, medical/drug treatments. Methods Established equations were used 10-year probability developing coronary artery disease ischemic stroke in male workers aged 40-65 years who recruited from four pharmaceutical companies Japan. presenteeism defined as existence past month,...

This study investigates the association between workaholism and headaches causing presenteeism among Japanese employees.

Abstract Introduction A practical workshop on occupational health was held with the aim of providing a learning opportunity between medical students who want to know reality actual industrial sites where is practiced and lecturers convey diversity sites, its impact career paths participants attitudes professionals investigated. Methods Workshop graduates are currently physicians or were asked respond questionnaire regarding their as professionals, results tabulated determine value workshop....

労働災害による難治性手外科外傷症例をもとに，労働者の外傷予防に関心のある多分野の専門家を7名集め，「上肢外傷を防止するために実施すべき取り組み」のテーマで各人がアイディアを書き出し，得られた内容をカテゴリーごとに分類し，スクリプト化して項目を整理した（KJ法）の結果，重篤な手外科外傷が起きないための11のポイントが整理された．1 安全な機械の購入，2 要注意機械のリスト作成，3 作業機械の回転部に囲いをつける，4 機械の定期的なメンテナンス，5 危険箇所が目立つ表示，6 回転部を明るくし周りに物を置かない，7 インパクトのある安全教育の計画的な実施，8 体調管理，9 安全衛生方針の表明，10 作業手順の見直し，11 事故発生時に備える．今後の職場改善マニュアル作成には，本研究の結果を踏まえた視点が重要である．

This study was identified seeking treatment for hypertension and diabetes among male shift workers.This retrospective cohort included nine large companies in Japan. Data were collected from health checkup, insurance records, self-administered questionnaires 2017 2020. analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves Cox regression.Person-days workers day 41,604 327,301, respectively and, diabetes, 7326 60,735, respectively. The log ranks statistically significant. Shift 46% 56% less likely to seek...

Presenteeism is affected by work-related and individual factors. Among factors, the effect of combining various lifestyle habits on presenteeism unknown.This study aimed to determine relationship between changes in multiple good with a change examine psychological factors this relationship.We performed 1-year retrospective cohort employees large Japanese companies. Data were collected from health check-ups self-administered questionnaire. Changes measured using Quality Quantity method....

Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to clarify relationship between work functional impairment levels and three coping behaviors workers with low back pain, which were about seeking medical attention, taking over-the-counter drugs, self-care. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional on 14 Japanese companies in 2016. Work function measured using Functioning Impairment Scale. Logistic regression analyses for odds ratios (ORs) calculated levels. Results analyzed 2232 subjects;...

某グループ企業における安全衛生活動の新方針案に関するHealth Impact Assessment:藤野善久ほか.産業医科大学公衆衛生学教室―本研究では,S化学企業における安全衛生に関する新方針の提案に対してHIAを実施した.S企業は,約13,000名の従業員を擁すグローバル企業である.産業医,疫学者,公衆衛生専門家らで構成する学際的なHIA実施グループによってHIAは実施された.S企業の事業担当者もHIAの全プロセスに参加した.新方針によって起こりえる健康影響を把握するために,文献検索,健診データの分析,利害関係者らのインタビューを実施した.新方針による健康上の便益,不利益を広範囲に把握し,新方針実施のための推奨意見を作成した.産業保健や安全衛生に関する方針の企画に際して,HIAは有効な手法となりうる. (産衛誌2009; 51: 60-70)

Interventional radiology (IR) physicians must be equipped with personal passive dosimeters and protective equipment (PPE); however, they are inconsistently used. Therefore, we aimed to explore practical measures increase PPE usage ascertain whether these could lead an actual decrease in exposure doses IR physicians. Dosimeters were visually inspected. Then, a pre-operative briefing was conducted as direct intervention, the use of verbally confirmed. Finally, intervention effect verified by...

We describe here a tool for risk assessment and management of infectious diseases in workplace. This was constructed as primary precaution the prevention workplace, not to be used countermeasure time or after an occurrence. The grades levels each factors influencing workplace based on total point are given. Ordinary workplaces should chosen, such factories office buildings, places where medical experts hygienists work, hospitals, schools concessionaries, etc. Three infection pathogens, route...

We collected information necessary for conducting occupational health activities in Thailand with regard to safety and management systems (OSHMS). Based on an collection check sheet developed our previous research, we conducted a literature research visited four local business bases, one ISO certification body two higher educational institutions. The legal framework concerning consists of the Occupational Safety, Health Environment Act 2011 13 ordinances from Ministry Labor under that act....

This study aimed to develop an information gathering check sheet efficiently collect necessary for Japanese companies build global occupational safety and health management systems in overseas business places.The group consisted of 2 researchers with physician careers a foreign-affiliated company Japan 3 supervising physicians who were engaged activities places. After investigating sources implementing building relevant systems, we conducted acquisition using the field, by visiting 10...

目的：昨今，企業全体で整合性の取れた産業保健活動の展開が必要になってきており，そのためには，活動方針の明確化，活動基準の策定，産業保健スタッフの配置や意思疎通を企業全体で行っていく必要がある．その際，産業保健分野の高度な専門性を有し，統括産業医や総括産業医等（以下，統括産業医）の名称を与えられ，企業全体の産業保健活動をリードする産業医が任命されるようになってきた．しかし，これまで国内において，統括産業医の実態や機能に関する実態調査やそれに基づく検討はまったく行われていない．そこで我々は，統括産業医の機能と企業内での位置づけについての実態を明らかにすることを目的として，実際に大企業において統括産業医として任命されている産業医に対するインタビュー調査を行った．対象と方法：従業員数5,000名以上で，「複数の事業場と複数の産業医が存在する企業において，企業単位での産業保健活動の方針や活動の管理の役割を果たす産業医」を調査対象とし，条件を満たす統括産業医14名にインタビューを行った．インタビューのスクリプトをコード化し，統括産業医として果たしている具体的な機能と企業内での対象者の位置づけ...