In this study perceived mental stress during occupational work was compared to heart rate variability (HRV) using a traditional questionnaire and novel wristop monitor with related software. The aim find HRV parameters useful for detection. We found the highest correlation between differences values of triangular interpolation rhythm-to-rhythm (RR) interval histogram (TINN) root mean square successive RR intervals (RMSSD) obtained in morning workday (r=-.73 r=-.60, respectively). analysis...

The main purpose of this study was to ascertain musculoskeletal and cardiovascular capacity among ageing employees in relation workload over a period 16 years. data were obtained by physical tests ratings perceived exertion (RPE) during working day. group consisted 89 subjects, who all employed the municipal branch on average 51.9 years old at beginning follow-up 1981 67.3 1997, when most subjects had retired (with only two still working). During 16-year period, age-related decline observed....

The purpose of the present study was to identify changes in different components physical capacity among middle-aged women and men employed municipal branch for 16 years. data were obtained by laboratory measurements postal questionnaires. group consisted 45 subjects, who on average 51.5 years old at beginning follow-up 1981 67.3 1997. During 16-year period, these workers decreased approximately 20%. showed that greatest occurred isometric trunk muscle strength flexibility spine, whereas...

Objectives The study explored whether differences in sickness absence between four factories of a food industry company were explained by common determinants absence, such as employee health, sociodemographic characteristics, and physical psychosocial work conditions. Methods Survey responses 582 employees linked to the records short-term (1–3 days) long-term (>3days) well absences due musculoskeletal diagnoses. Multilevel models applied assessing between-factory differences. Results...

The unemployed have lower work ability and poorer health than the employed. This situation deteriorates when unemployment continues. long-term often co-morbidities face many other challenges. increases need for a multidimensional assessment of functioning in different service settings. In this study, we describe development analyse content validity Abilitator, self-report questionnaire on those weak labour market position.The Abilitator was developed 2014-2017. Its construct assessed by...

Construction work consists of numerous factors that influence workers' occupational health and load the musculoskeletal system in particular. Musculoskeletal disorders are responsible for over a third all sick leaves lasting nine days construction industry. Occupational services (OHS) were organized 85% workers our study. The proportion who had suffered from chronic or repetitive neck shoulder, shoulder arm, low-back was 55.6%, 44.8% 42.1%, respectively. Those felt they received enough...

Abstract Purpose Unemployment has multidimensional effects. This study investigated how the changes in functioning are associated with perceived work ability among unemployed people. Methods The participants were clients projects funded by European Social Fund (ESF) targeted for individuals. They answered a questionnaire covering (Work Ability Score) and (cognitive, psychological social functioning, physical condition everyday activities) health at beginning end of project (mean follow-up...

The aim of this study was to ascertain changes in physical capacity and work ability among middle-aged women (over 45 years age) who had worked on average 20 between 1989 2000 physically demanding work. second consider whether there were any differences two different demand groups (physically vs. mixed mentally work). total relative varied from 33.3% decrease 5.3% increase, depending the variables. steepest decreases dynamic strength upper limbs, squatting aerobic capacity, only body mass...

Globalization and structural changes in forestry have changed the content operating practices of timber harvesting. Furthermore, digitization new forms work organization characteristics, requirements resources. The importance knowledge competence, management technology, are emphasized more. purpose this study was to find out how resource factors related ability forest machine entrepreneurs drivers. research material collected 2018 through an online survey involving 322 professionals...

In Finland, workplace surveys are used to identify and assess health risks problems caused by work make suggestions for continuous improvement of the environment. With aid survey, occupational services can be tailored a company. The aims this study were determine how professionals gather data via survey effect results have on companies. A total 259 nurses 108 physicians responded questionnaire: 84.2% women 15.8% men. mean age respondents was 48.8 years (range, 26 65 years). Usually foremen...

Abstract Aim The Abilitator is a self-assessment questionnaire which was developed to evaluate the perceived work ability and different aspects of functioning working-age people. present study aimed explore concurrent validity Abilitator. Subject methods participants ( n = 177) were patients rehabilitation outpatient clinic. Their mean age 47.1 years. Using Spearman’s correlation coefficients, we assessed compare it HAD, RAND-36, EQ-5D, WHODAS 2.0 (12-item short version) questionnaires....

In Finland, workplace surveys are used to identify and assess health risks problems caused by work make suggestions for continuous improvement of the environment. With aid survey, occupational services can be tailored a company. The aims this study were determine how professionals gather data via survey effect results have on companies. A total 259 nurses 108 physicians responded questionnaire: 84.2% women 15.8% men. mean age respondents was 48.8 years (range, 26 65 years). Usually foremen...

<h3></h3> In Finland, employers are obligated by law to organise and pay for OHS their employees. the agriculture forestry industry, only 50% of have organised OHS. One reason this low coverage is that machinery timber transportation enterprises usually small. The other, perhaps main reason, not familiar with different tasks To assess efficiency occupational health co-operation, we need indicators processes illustrate co-operation. <h3>Objectives</h3> aim study was clarify how co-operation...