Shift work and long-term injury among police officers

Fekedulegn, Desta; Andrew, Michael E.; Charles, Luenda E.; Hartley, Tara A.; Vila, Bryan; Burchfiel, Cecil M.

doi:10.5271/sjweh.3342

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“…The shift work and overtime are among the most difficult requirements in this population (Charles et al 2007). In particular, night shift work could be more important than daily times because it was suggested that injuries to police officers occur more frequently on night shifts compared to those who worked day shifts (Violanti et al 2013). Moreover, Killgore et al (2008) found that sleep deprivation is important factor that affects the ability to use past experiences.…”

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Oxidative stress and insulin resistance in policemen working shifts

Demir

Toker

Zengin³

et al. 2015

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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Oxidative stress and insulin resistance in policemen working shifts

Demir

Toker

Zengin³

et al. 2015

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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“…High activity level combined with midnight shift doubled the risk of occupational injury for police officers (IRR = 2.31, 95% CI 1.46-3.65, p = 0.0003) [27]. A long-term injury (>89 days) for the same police officers occurred three times more often during night versus day shift (IRR = 3.12, 95% CI 1.35-7.21, p = 0.01) and two times more often in night shift versus afternoon shifts (IRR = 2.21, 95% CI 1.06-4.68, p = 0.04) [28].…”

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Long Working Hours and Shift Work as Risk Factors for Occupational Injury

Salminen¹

2016

Open Ergonomics. J.

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Abstract:The aim of this review is to examine the effect of extended working hours and shift work on occupational injuries. A calculation based on five studies shows that the risk of occupational injury during afternoon shifts was 6% lower than that during morning shifts. The same kind of calculation showed that the risk of occupational injury during night shifts was 15% lower than during morning shifts. A review of twelve studies showed that the risk of occupational injury was 15% higher for 10-hour working days compared to 8-hour working days. On the other hand, working 12-hour days increased the risk of occupational injury by 38%. When working more than 12 hours per day, four studies showed a 147% increase in involvement in occupational injury. The results of this review showed that shift work considerably increased the risk of occupational injury in the USA, but not in India and Singapore. Extended working hours was related to elevated risk of occupational injury. Thus shift work and long work hours did not suit for all employees.

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“…Studies show that shift or rotating workers such as nurses, truck drivers, police officers, and fire fighters have a high prevalence of obesity (Caban, Lee, Fleming, Gomez-Marin, & Pitman, 2005; Gu et al, 2014), and there is evidence showing associations between shift work and obesity, and between long work hours and obesity (Chen, Lin, & Hsiao, 2010; Gu et al, 2012; Marquezea, Lemosa, Soaresa, Lorenzi-Fihob, & Morenoa, 2013; Zhao, Bogossian, & Turner, 2012). Studies of workers in North America have shown that workers on the night shift or those working 12 or more hours per day have a higher risk of work injury with feelings of decreased alertness, increased fatigue, lower cognitive function, and declines in vigilance on task measures (Caruso, Hitchcock, Dick, Russo, & Schmit, 2014; Salminen, 2010; Violanti et al, 2013; Wong, McLeod, & Demers, 2011). …”

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Prevalence of work-site injuries and relationship between obesity and injury among U.S. workers: NHIS 2004–2012

Charles

Andrew

et al. 2016

Journal of Safety Research

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Introduction Studies have reported associations between obesity and injury in a single occupation or industry. Our study estimated the prevalence of work-site injuries and investigated the association between obesity and work-site injury in a nationally representative sample of U.S. workers. Methods Self-reported weight, height, and injuries within the previous three months were collected annually for U.S. workers in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) from 2004–2012. Participants were categorized as normal weight (BMI: 18.5–24.9 kg/m2), overweight (BMI: 25.0–29.9), obese I (BMI: 30.0–34.9), and obese II (BMI: 35+). The prevalence of injury and prevalence ratios from fitted logistic regression models was used to assess relationships between obesity and injury after adjusting for covariates. Sampling weights were incorporated using SUDAAN software. Results During the 9-year study period from 2004 to 2012, 1120 workers (78 workers per 10,000) experienced a work-related injury during the previous three months. The anatomical sites with the highest prevalence of injury were the back (14.3/10,000 ± 1.2), fingers (11.5 ± 1.3), and knees (7.1 ± 0.8). The most common types of injuries were sprains/strains/twists (41.5% of all injuries), cuts (20.0%), and fractures (11.8%). Compared to normal weight workers, overweight and obese workers were more likely to experience work-site injuries [overweight: PR = 1.25 (95% CI = 1.04–1.52); obese I: 1.41 (1.14–1.74); obese II: 1.68 (1.32–2.14)]. These injuries were more likely to affect the lower extremities [overweight: PR = 1.48, (95% CI = 1.03–2.13); obese I: 1.70 (1.13–2.55); obese II: 2.91 (1.91–4.41)] and were more likely to be due to sprains/strains/twists [overweight: PR = 1.73 (95% CI=1.29–2.31); obese I: PR = 2.24 (1.64–3.06); obese II: PR = 2.95 (2.04–4.26)]. Conclusions Among NHIS participants, overweight and obese workers were 25% to 68% more likely to experience injuries than normal weight workers. Practical applications Weight reduction policies and management programs may be effectively targeted towards overweight and obese groups to prevent or reduce work-site injuries.

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Shift work and long-term injury among police officers

Cited by 33 publications

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Oxidative stress and insulin resistance in policemen working shifts

Oxidative stress and insulin resistance in policemen working shifts

Long Working Hours and Shift Work as Risk Factors for Occupational Injury

Prevalence of work-site injuries and relationship between obesity and injury among U.S. workers: NHIS 2004–2012

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