Journal of Ergonomics
Open Access
ISSN: 2165-7556
ISSN: 2165-7556
Garg A
Tanzania
Research Article
Fall Risk Factors for Commercial Truck Drivers
Author(s): Shorti RM, Merryweather AS, Thiese MS, Kapellusch J, Garg A and Hegmann KTShorti RM, Merryweather AS, Thiese MS, Kapellusch J, Garg A and Hegmann KT
Background: Fall related injuries are common in the commercial trucking industry. Falls from three specific locations constitute 83% of reported falls: the back of truck/trailer, cargo handling and truck cab. Nearly one quarter of all injuries in truck drivers resulting in days away from work occur from mounting and dismounting a vehicle.
Purpose: This study aims to identify risk factors associated with falls and near falls among a population of commercial truck drivers.
Methods: Data from a large cross sectional study of 797 commercial truck drivers were analyzed. Questions about health and behavior were correlated with self-reported data regarding falls from mounting and dismounting activities. Self-reported factors believed to have contributed to a fall are also analyzed.
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DOI:
10.4172/2165-7556.S3-009