The changing organization of work and the safety and health of working people : a commentary
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2003
45
1
61-72
chemicals ; comment ; exposure ; musculoskeletal diseases ; occupational disease ; occupational safety and health ; plant safety and health organization ; occupational risks ; stress ; work organization
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
English
Bibliogr.
"Recent trends in the organization of work may affect worker health through a variety of pathways - by increasing the risk of stress-related illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, and psychological disorders; by increasing exposure to hazardous substances and violence on the job, or by affecting occupational health services and training programmes. Much remains to be learned about the nature of changes in work organization and how they affect worker health and safety. While available evidence is limited, such evidence suggests that recent trends in work organization may increasing the risk of occupational illnesses. ..."
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