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Ocena zdolności do pracy pracowników starszych wg WAI - wyniki wybranych polskich badań

Malińska M.

Bezpieczeństwo Pracy : nauka i praktyka

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2017

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nr 5

16-20

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W artykule przedstawiono analizę polskich badań prowadzonych w zakresie zdolności do pracy pracowników starszych ocenianych według WAI (Work Ability Index). Omówiono definicję starszego pracownika, a także zwrócono uwagę na związek pomiędzy zdolnością do pracy zdrowych i przewlekle chorych pracowników a poszczególnymi czynnikami zawodowymi i pozazawodowymi, takimi jak wiek, rodzaj wykonywanej pracy, zawód, wykształcenie, wydolność fizyczna, gorące środowisko, styl życia, praca zmianowa, stres zawodowy oraz dopasowanie do organizacji.

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This article presents an analysis of Polish research on older workers' work ability evaluated with The Work Ability Index (WAI). It presents a definition of older workers and the relationship between work ability among healthy and chronically ill employees, and occupational and non-occupational determinants of work ability, such as age, kind of work, occupation, education, physical capacity, hot environment, lifestyle, shift work, stress and person-organization fit.

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Work Ability and Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Workers From a Public Health Institution

Monteiro M. S., Alexandre N. M. C., Ilmarinen J., Rodrigues C. M.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2009

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Vol. 15, No. 3

319--324

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Objective. The study investigated the associations between diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), work ability and demographics, work and lifestyle characteristics in a public health institution with a variety of occupations. Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out in a public health institution in Brazil. The subjects (n = 168) aged 20–69 answered a questionnaire on demographics, work, lifestyle characteristics and the work ability index. Results. A univariate regression analysis was carried out with the presence of MSD as a dependent variable. Association was found in relation to the age group, type of work demand, tenure at the institution, body mass index, work in the nutrition and laundry sectors, being a maid in the previous job, auxiliary service and auxiliary maintenance occupations, work ability in relation to physical and mental demands, estimated work impairment due to diseases, sick leave in the past year, own prognosis of work ability in 2 years’ time and mental resources: enjoying daily activities, being active and alert, being full of hope for the future. Conclusion. The presence of MSD affected several aspects of work ability.

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Work Ability of Workers in Different Age Groups in a Public Health Institution in Brazil

Monteiro M. S., Ilmarinen J., Filho H. R. C.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2006

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Vol. 12, No. 4

417--427

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Objectives. The aim of this study was to determine the associations between demographics, work, lifestyle, housework, and the work ability of workers. Methods. Employees between the ages of 20 and 69 (N = 651), employed at a Brazilian public institution, responded to a questionnaire on demographics, work, lifestyle characteristics, and work ability. Results. Work ability decreased significantly with age among the women. The younger group had higher scores on the work ability index than the older age groups, except for mental resources. The logistic regression analysis showed that higher age, lower education, and long work history at the institution were significantly associated with reduced work ability. Conclusions. The progressive aging, the low level of education, and the long duration work in the studied institution were related to a reduction in work ability, which increases the risk of work disability or early retirement.