Document ID (ISN) | 70035 |
CIS number |
97-2041 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1076-2752 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
Year |
1996 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Park R. M., Krebs J. M., Mirer F . E. |
Title |
Occupational disease surveillance using disability insurance at an automotive stamping and assembly complex |
Bibliographic information |
Nov. 1996, Vol.38, No.11, p.1111-1123. 16 ref. |
Abstract |
This study analyses occupational illnesses in motor vehicle assembly and stamping plants in the USA, employing data from sickness and accident insurance claims. Incidence rates were calculated. The following aspects are discussed: exposure assessments, short-tenure effects (i.e. high disability rates among employees with short assignments), gender effects, respiratory problems, heart diseases, musculoskeletal disabilities. |
Descriptors (primary) |
compensation of occupational diseases; assembly-line work; medical supervision; expertise; motor vehicle industry |
Descriptors (secondary) |
occupational health survey; USA |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
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Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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Browse category(ies) |
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry Workers' compensation
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