Effectiveness of fitness for work interventions for workers with low back pain: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12261
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Safety at work is important for workers with low back pain (LBP). This requires good job design that considers both worker capacities and work requirements, a concept called “Fitness for Work.” This systematic… read more here.
Keywords: work; fitness work; low back; workers low ... See more keywords
Fitness for work during the COVID-19 disease: principles and suggested assistive tool for protecting workers during the pandemic era
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DOI: 10.1007/s00420-021-01722-x
Abstract: Amongst the many intricacies engendered by the COVID-19 pandemic was the posed risk of exposure to SARS-COV2 infections among workers and the need to evaluate fitness for work (FFW) of individuals in high exposure groups… read more here.
Keywords: work covid; medicine; work; fitness work ... See more keywords
SS68-04 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE FRENCH SOCIETY FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH FOR ASSESSING THE MEDICAL FITNESS FOR WORK OF PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY
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DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0393
Abstract: People with epilepsy may have trouble keeping a job. Certain types of work (working at heights, using machinery, helping dependents, etc.) present risks of accident when the seizures occur. Driving restrictions vary in different countries.… read more here.
Keywords: fitness work; work; people epilepsy; medical fitness ... See more keywords
P-033 CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND MILITARY FITNESS
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DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0480
Abstract: The requirements and conditions of work in a military environment necessitate a special assessment of fitness for work in active military personnel with cardiovascular diseases. The purpose of our study was to assess the impact… read more here.
Keywords: fitness; fitness work; work; cardiovascular disease ... See more keywords
Mapping the evidence on assessment of fitness to work at heights: a scoping review protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067847
Abstract: Introduction Falls from height are a leading cause of serious injury and fatality globally. In South Africa, work at heights is regulated by occupational health and safety legislation, which places responsibility on employers to ensure… read more here.
Keywords: work heights; fitness work; scoping review; evidence ... See more keywords
Mapping the evidence on the assessment of fitness to work at heights: a scoping review
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-093525
Abstract: Objectives Falls from heights are a leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. Ensuring worker fitness is crucial, yet many countries lack formal guidelines for fitness for work (FFW) assessments, posing safety and legal risks.… read more here.
Keywords: fitness work; review; work; work heights ... See more keywords
257 Adherence to voice therapy recommendations is associated with preserved fitness-for-work among teachers with occupational voice disorders
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.1544
Abstract: Introduction Vocal problems among teachers are considered a common professional hazard and a significant source of disability, leading to reductions in quality-of-life and professional capacities. Factors related to fitness-for-work reductions were not evaluated so far.… read more here.
Keywords: voice; medicine; voice therapy; fitness work ... See more keywords