Clustering of Korean workers according to occupational risks : using the third Korean working conditions survey (2011)
Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Objective: Health problems caused by chronic exposure to various risk factors recently have been recognized as problematic in the occupational setting.To address this concern, we performed cluster analysis to provide a comprehensive examination of occupational risk factors to which individuals are exposed and to identify occupational characteristics.Methods: The current study analyzed data from the 3rd Korean Working Conditions Survey (KWCS) that were collected by the Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency in 2011.The KWCS was conducted between June 1 and November 30, 2011.A total of 50,032 workers were surveyed (male: 28,640 (57.2%); female: 21,392 (42.8%)).Cluster analysis was performed on occupational risk factors such as chemicophysical factors, musculoskeletal factors, job stress, working hours, and age of workers.Cluster analysis was also performed by gender.
Author: 이정배
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2396640464