Document ID (ISN) | 112410 |
CIS number |
12-0302 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0355-3140 - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health |
Year |
2011 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Lombardi D.A., Smith G.S., Courtney T.K., Brennan M.J., Kim J.Y., Perry M.J. |
Title |
Work-related falls from ladders - A follow-back study of US emergency department cases |
Bibliographic information |
Nov. 2011, Vol.37, No.6, p.525-532. Illus. 23 ref. |
Internet access |
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Abstract |
Ladder falls comprise 16% of all United States workplace fall-related fatalities and ladder use may be particularly hazardous among older workers. This follow-back study of injured workers from a nationally representative sample of US emergency departments (ED) focused on factors related to ladder falls in three domains of the work environment: work equipment, work practices, and worker-related factors. Risk factors for fractures, the most frequent and severe outcome, were also evaluated. Workers injured from a ladder fall, treated in one of the 65 participating ED in the occupational National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) responded to a questionnaire on demographics, injury, ladder and work equipment and environment characteristics, work tasks, and activities. Findings are discussed. |
Descriptors (primary) |
USA; ladders; occupational accidents; causes of accidents; falls of persons |
Descriptors (secondary) |
fractures; survey; statistical evaluation; emergency services; older workers |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Safety organization and training Commerce, services, offices
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Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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Browse category(ies) |
Falls from heights Health care services
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