| Document ID (ISN) | 66923 |
| CIS number |
96-677 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-9262 - American Journal of Epidemiology |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Kelsh M.A., Sahl J.D. |
| Title |
Sex differences in work-related injury rates among electric utility workers |
| Bibliographic information |
May 1996, Vol.143, No.10, p.1050-1058. Illus. 27 ref. |
| Abstract |
Injury trends were examined by type, severity and how they occurred among a cohort of 9,582 female and 26,898 male electric utility workers employed during 1980-1992. Unadjusted injury rates were higher throughout the period for male workers. However, after adjustment for occupation, job experience and age, elevated rate ratios indicate that female workers have higher injury rates. The rate ratios were slightly higher for more severe injuries. Differences between male and female workers in training, physical capacity, task assignments, as well as other factors, could explain the observed injury trends. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
electricity; sex-linked differences; electrical industry; injuries |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
cohort study; USA |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Power generation and distribution
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Electricity
Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment
|
