Risk of obstructive sleep apnea and traffic accidents among male bus drivers in Ecuador: Is there a significant relationship?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103296
Abstract: Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) represents an important occupational health concern in the transportation industry, affecting a substantial percentage of transportation operators. Our study aims to determine the frequency of individuals at high risk of… read more here.
Keywords: sleep apnea; risk; bus drivers; obstructive sleep ... See more keywords
Evaluation of bus driver exposure to nitrogen dioxide levels during working hours
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2019.116906
Abstract: Abstract Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is a harmful gas with impacts on human health. Human exposure to this pollutant causes an inflammatory response of the respiratory system and increased susceptibility to pulmonary infections. NO2 also promotes… read more here.
Keywords: working hours; nitrogen dioxide; exposure; bus drivers ... See more keywords
Assessment of the Risks of Occupational Diseases of the Passenger Bus Drivers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2020.07.005
Abstract: Background The working conditions of bus drivers are difficult; they lead to occupational diseases and require careful study, particularly in Ukraine. The objective of the article is the description of occupational health risks of passenger… read more here.
Keywords: passenger bus; risk; occupational diseases; bus drivers ... See more keywords
Bus drivers who leave; were they more crash-involved?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.trf.2018.11.014
Abstract: Abstract Turnover is usually considered to be a safety problem for companies, but can also be an advantage, if those who leave are less safe than those who stay. This problem has rarely been investigated… read more here.
Keywords: bus; leave crash; bus drivers; crash involved ... See more keywords
Effects of safety pattern, cabin ergonomics and sleep on Work-Related stress and burnout of city and transit bus drivers in lahore, Pakistan.
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DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2021.1983029
Abstract: Health and working environment of bus drivers is compromised in low-middle-income countries like Pakistan which leads to burnout and excessive Road Traffic Crashes. Hence, this study delves into factors affecting their safe operations from health… read more here.
Keywords: city transit; stress; bus; bus drivers ... See more keywords
Trunk sway changes in professional bus drivers during actual shifts on long-distance routes.
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DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2021.1991002
Abstract: Although professional bus drivers are required to perform their task while adopting a prolonged constrained sitting posture, existence of possible effects in terms of postural strategies has been scarcely investigated under actual working conditions. This… read more here.
Keywords: professional bus; actual shifts; bus drivers; trunk sway ... See more keywords
The effect of an active steering system on city bus drivers’ muscle activity
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DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2018.1445465
Abstract: City bus drivers spend hours driving under time pressure, in congested traffic and in a monotonous sitting position. This leads to unhealthy working conditions, especially in terms of physical and psychological stress. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: system; active steering; bus drivers; bus ... See more keywords
Impact of rule-violating behaviors on the risk of bus drivers being at-fault in crashes
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2079639
Abstract: Abstract Objective The objectives of this study are (1) to examine the effects of different rule-violating behaviors on the risk of bus drivers being at fault in crashes, and (2) to identify the randomness and… read more here.
Keywords: drivers fault; bus; violating behaviors; rule violating ... See more keywords
0461 CPAP adherence in commercial bus drivers in a public transportation company
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad077.0461
Abstract: We have been serving a sleep health promotion in a local public transportation company. One of the projects is OSA screening for all commercial bus drivers. In addition, since April 2018, we have made provision… read more here.
Keywords: company; adherence; bus drivers; cpap adherence ... See more keywords
An assessment of the relationship between driving skills and driving behaviors among Chinese bus drivers
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DOI: 10.1177/1687814018824916
Abstract: To provide helpful suggestions to bus companies regarding reducing the number of bus accidents and improving public transportation safety, we further researched the relationship between driving skills and driving behaviors; bus drivers from six bus… read more here.
Keywords: safety; relationship driving; driving skills; bus drivers ... See more keywords
Patterns on Work-Related Stress and Tobacco Consumption in City Bus Drivers
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DOI: 10.1177/2158244018782336
Abstract: Work-related stress and addictive behaviors have been described by several empirical studies as potential impairers for the health, welfare, and safety of workers. With this study, we aimed at describing the relationship between two work… read more here.
Keywords: city bus; stress; bus drivers; work ... See more keywords