Evaluation of work-rest schedules with respect to the effects of postural workload in standing work

Article Abstract:

The 60-minute shift-15-minute break work-rest schedule could significantly worsen the effects of postural work load on the back and legs. This was found in a study of 12 poultry inspectors who experienced greater back aches and lower-leg swelling with the 60-15 schedule, as compared with three other work-rest schedules, namely, 45 min shift-15 min break, 30 min shift-15 min break and 30 min shift-30 min break. A work-rest schedule with frequent short breaks would be less stressful to the spine, while one that has longer breaks would be more effective against leg swelling.

Rest periods, Breaks (Rest periods)

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Ageing, working hours and work ability

Article Abstract:

A study reporting the results of periodic health surveillance on Italian workers to monitor aging and functional working capacity with attention to gender, working hours and work activity is presented. The work ability index evaluates the functional working capacity and defines interventions aimed at restoring, improving and supporting the work ability.

Science & research, Work Schedules, Aged, Research, Health surveys, Elderly workers, Shift work, Hours of labour

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Biological consequences of stress: conflicting finding on the association between job strain and blood pressure

Article Abstract:

Men and women working for the municipalities of Milan were under the scope to verify the relationship between job strain and clinic blood pressure. The Karasek model was used for the former whereas the latter was investigated using standard procedures from the MONICA project.

Public Finance Activities, Public Administration-Total Govt, Public Administration, Psychological aspects, Cardiovascular diseases, Surveys, Job stress, Blood pressure, Working class, Working class in television, Proletariat

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