The influence of specific aspects of occupational stress on security guards’ health and work ability: detailed extension of a previous study

Abstract

In our earlier study of security guards, we showed that higher occupational stress was associated with health impairments (metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases) and work disability. The aim of this study was to further explore the association of specific occupational stressors with health impairments and work disability parameters in 399 Serbian male security guards (aged 25–65 years). Ridge linear regression analysis revealed that, after controlling for age, body mass index, and smoking status, professional stressors including high demands, strictness, conflict/uncertainty, threat avoidance and underload were significant positive predictors of fasting glucose, triglycerides, total and LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, heart rate, Framingham cardiovascular risk score, and temporary work disability. The security profession is in expansion worldwide, and more studies are needed to establish precise health risk predictors, since such data are generally lacking.

The Effectiveness of Blue-Light-Emitting Glasses in Security Guards Exposed to Night Shift Work on Work-Related and General Fatigue: A Randomised Controlled Cross-Over Study

“…The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of commercially available blue-light-emitting glasses, in terms of recovery need, fatigue, and related behavioural aspects, in security guards exposed to night shift work. Lower health and wellbeing levels have been reported in night security guards, including higher occurrences of occupational stress, sleep disturbances, and work-related fatigue [ 31 , 32 , 33 ]. A recent systematic review underlined the potential of bright light exposure in shift workers, but emphasized the need for more and larger randomized controlled trials [ 34 ].…”

Potential Impact and Perspective of Shift Work on Fitness of Security Guards: A Review

“…[14] Due to the pressure and stress, large numbers of security personnel are smokers that cause high secondary impairment and diseases. [36] It is also observed that the levels of fasting glucose, total cholesterol, and blood pressure are not significantly higher in the over weighted guards. [42] A graphical representation is given that gives clear picture about the increased diastolic blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) with control [Graph 1].…”

Faktor Risiko Stress Akibat Kerja Pada Satuan Pengamanan Tahun 2020

“…Hal ini akan menimbulkan stres. 17 Jurnal keenam menggunakan OSI (occupational stress index) yang dirancang oleh Dr. A.K Srivastava dan Dr. A.P Singh. Kuesioner ini diklaim bisa digunakan ke semua kategori pekerja.…”

“…Faktor tersebut mendapatkan hasil 40-60% dari skor maksimum pada skor OSI. 17 Jurnal kesembilan menyatakan hubungan antara jam kerja secara bergilir pada siang dan malam hari, dimana pekerja yang bekerja pada malam hari mengalami stres yang lebih tinggi. Hasil ini didapat dari memeriksa tingkat kortisol pada air liur dari pekerja sif malam dan sif siang.…”