A substantial body of literature indicates that shift workers have a significantly higher risk of
workplace accidents and injuries, compared to workers in regular daytime schedules. This …

Multiple changes are influencing work, workplaces and workers in the US including shifts in
the main types of work and the rise of the 'gig'economy. Work and workplace changes have …

Background Prolonged sitting at work should be avoided to reduce the risks of either
noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) or musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among office …

Purpose The paper aims to provide the main principles and practical aspects of the model,
to present the process of identifying, determining the level, as well as assessing and …

Purpose. Despite a range of factors being proposed in research literature to be key to 'work-
ability', agreed definitions and boundaries of this concept are lacking. This review sought to …

Aircrew fitness-to-fly is among the elements that make aviation the safest form of long-
distance transport. The health of cabin crew is a crucial determinant in carrying out safety …

The construction industry is recognized as one of the most hazardous industries globally
due to the dynamic on site activities and labour-intensive characteristics. The construction …

This paper examines the evidence base for the use of pre-employment/pre-placement
medical examinations. The use of pre-employment examinations is often driven more by …

Background Work-life balance (WLB) is the extent to which individual's multiple life roles and
demands carry over between each role. WLB can be divided into work interference with …

Background Entitlement to sickness benefits is a legal process requiring health-related
reduced work capacity confirmed by a physician via a sickness certificate. However, there is …