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Gender-based occupational challenges in the maritime industry: a comprehensive questionnaire validation. 航运业中基于性别的职业挑战：一项全面的问卷验证。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-10-08 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2555730

Umut Yildirim, Arda Toygar, Senem Nart, Sultan Çoşkun Kaya, Sevda Akar

{"title":"Gender-based occupational challenges in the maritime industry: a comprehensive questionnaire validation.","authors":"Umut Yildirim, Arda Toygar, Senem Nart, Sultan Çoşkun Kaya, Sevda Akar","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2555730","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2025.2555730","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. Ensuring occupational safety and well-being in high-risk industries necessitates addressing gender-based challenges that impact workforce ergonomics, productivity and retention. This study validates the workplace gender challenge questionnaire (WGCQ), an instrument designed to assess gender-related occupational challenges encountered by female officers in the maritime industry. Methods. Study 1 examined the construct validity of the WGCQ through exploratory factor analysis. Study 2 confirmed the factor structure using confirmatory factor analysis and tested the questionnaire's criterion-related validity by correlating its dimensions with the job-related emotional exhaustion scale. Results. Three key dimensions of gender-based occupational challenges were identified: gender inequality, work-family conflict and feeling of inadequacy - all of which are critical determinants of workplace safety, job strain and ergonomic well-being. The results further demonstrated that gender-based disparities in occupational environments contribute to psychosocial stressors, which may increase emotional exhaustion, work-related fatigue and ergonomic inefficiencies. Conclusion. The validated WGCQ provides a standardized framework for assessing these challenges, supporting the development of industry-specific interventions aimed at promoting inclusive workplace policies, ergonomic improvements and occupational health strategies. This instrument can be adapted for use in other male-dominated industries where gender disparities impact workplace safety, job performance and employee well-being.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Multiple configurational effects and analyses on construction workers' unsafe behaviors: a qualitative approach of fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis. 建筑工人不安全行为的多重构型效应及分析：一种模糊集定性比较分析的定性方法。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-10-06 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2542004

Qingfeng Meng, Wenyao Liu, Zewei Zhang, Heap-Yih Chong

{"title":"Multiple configurational effects and analyses on construction workers' unsafe behaviors: a qualitative approach of fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis.","authors":"Qingfeng Meng, Wenyao Liu, Zewei Zhang, Heap-Yih Chong","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2542004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2025.2542004","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Unsafe behaviors among construction workers are a leading cause of site accidents and injuries. While previous research has examined these behaviors in isolation, the complex causal mechanisms underlying their occurrence remain insufficiently explored. This study introduces a conceptual model that captures the multiple configurational impacts of individual, organizational and environmental factors contributing to unsafe behaviors.Methods: Drawing on empirical data from 40 construction accident case studies, the research employs fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to examine the impact of different combinations of factors on behavioral outcomes.Results and conclusions: The results reveal two key insights: no single factor is a necessary condition for unsafe behaviors - instead, six sub-conditions (e.g., physical condition, psychological condition, personal traits, organizational management, workplace design and physical environment) interact in various configurations to precipitate unsafe actions; and (b) unsafe behaviors emerge from the synergistic interplay of these factors, illustrating a 'multiple paths to the same outcome' pattern and demonstrating causal asymmetry. The identified causal pathways offer practical implications for improving construction safety management by enhancing understanding of the multi-dimensional drivers of unsafe behaviors.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145240114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluation of low-stress mechanical properties of cut protective workwear fabric made by using filament twisted core-sheath yarn. 长丝绞芯-护套纱切割防护工作服低应力力学性能评价。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-10-04 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2545694

Md Zayedul Hasan, Rochak Rathour, Apurba Das, Ramasamy Alagirusamy, Nandan Kumar

{"title":"Evaluation of low-stress mechanical properties of cut protective workwear fabric made by using filament twisted core-sheath yarn.","authors":"Md Zayedul Hasan, Rochak Rathour, Apurba Das, Ramasamy Alagirusamy, Nandan Kumar","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2545694","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2025.2545694","url":null,"abstract":"This study evaluates the low-stress mechanical properties of cut protective fabrics made from filament twisted core-sheath yarns. Using a six-end satin weave for its tight structure and reduced interlaces, hybrid woven fabrics were produced with stainless steel/glass filament cores and high-performance polyethylene (HPPE)/polyester sheaths at varying linear densities (98, 74, 59, 49 and 39 Tex). Twelve fabric samples with a uniform areal weight of 200 g/m2 were woven and tested through the Kawabata evaluation system for tensile, shear, bending, compression, surface friction and roughness properties. The results showed that fabrics with lower core material content exhibited enhanced tensile strain, linearity and compression resilience, while those with higher core content demonstrated superior tensile strength, shear, bending, compression and surface characteristics. The findings highlight that both core material proportion and yarn structure critically affect the sensory comfort and low-stress mechanical performance of cut protective fabrics.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Real-time fatigue monitoring system for motorcycle riders using sensors and a random forest algorithm. 基于传感器和随机森林算法的摩托车骑手疲劳实时监测系统。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-10-03 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2556605

Iwan Aang Soenandi, Lamto Widodo, Cynthia Hayat, Budi Harsono, Sinode Eratus Siswahono, Rymartin Jonsmith Djaha

{"title":"Real-time fatigue monitoring system for motorcycle riders using sensors and a random forest algorithm.","authors":"Iwan Aang Soenandi, Lamto Widodo, Cynthia Hayat, Budi Harsono, Sinode Eratus Siswahono, Rymartin Jonsmith Djaha","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2556605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2025.2556605","url":null,"abstract":"Fatigue is a major determinant of motorcycle accidents, posing a critical threat to road safety by impairing riders' psychophysiological performance and increasing the crash risk. This study introduces a real-time fatigue monitoring system specifically designed for motorcycle riders, integrating physiological signal acquisition with machine learning classification. Heart rate variability (HRV) and galvanic skin response (GSR) sensors, established biomarkers of fatigue, were employed to continuously collect physiological data. The acquired signals underwent pre-processing to minimize noise and artefacts, followed by extraction of key features, including time-domain HRV indices and GSR conductance levels. These features were classified using a random forest algorithm, selected for robustness and accuracy in high-dimensional data contexts. The system discriminates fatigued from non-fatigued states in real time and delivers multimodal alerts to promote timely rest. Validation through laboratory and field trials demonstrated 84% accuracy, underscoring the potential of physiological monitoring with machine learning to enhance motorcycle rider safety.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms in midwives working in delivery rooms in Turkey. 土耳其产房助产士中与工作相关的肌肉骨骼症状的患病率和危险因素

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-09-30 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2555655

Nurcan Çelik Odabaşi, Selda Ildan Çalim

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A review of ambient intelligence applications for enhancing workforce health and safety. 环境智能在提高劳动力健康和安全方面的应用综述。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-09-30 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2558266

Michalis Vrachimis, Cleo Varianou Mikellidou, Christos Dimopoulos

{"title":"A review of ambient intelligence applications for enhancing workforce health and safety.","authors":"Michalis Vrachimis, Cleo Varianou Mikellidou, Christos Dimopoulos","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2558266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2025.2558266","url":null,"abstract":"This literature review examined the role of ambient intelligence (AmI) in occupational safety and health (OSH), focusing on its effectiveness across different workplaces, target groups and OSH hazards. The review aims to: identify occupational domains using AmI; assess the groups benefiting from them; evaluate the hazards addressed; and analyse the perceived benefits and limitations of AmI in OSH. Findings reveal that AmI enhances OSH through real-time monitoring, personalized feedback and proactive hazard prevention, addressing risks such as poor air quality, temperature shifts, noise exposure, toxic gases and stress-related conditions, particularly in high-risk sectors like oil and mining and in office settings. Although AmI improves safety awareness, challenges persist - including wearable discomfort, low tech literacy, privacy concerns and implementation difficulties. The review underscores the need for research to adapt AmI for vulnerable workers, refine user-friendly designs and balance automation with user control to create safer, human-centric workplaces.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145201720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Upper extremity strain in caregivers during enteral tube feeding of semi-solid nutrients to children requiring constant medical care: a simulated experiment focusing on the impact of new injection devices compliant with Standard No. ISO 80369-3. 需要持续医疗护理的儿童在肠内管喂养半固体营养物质时护理人员上肢应变：一项模拟实验，重点关注符合标准No. 5的新型注射装置的影响。ISO 80369 - 3。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2550841

Hiroji Tsujimura, Akiko Nagae, Teruyo Kitahara, Satoko Henmi, Masao Kumode, Shin-Ichi Shirahoshi, Kazushi Taoda

{"title":"Upper extremity strain in caregivers during enteral tube feeding of semi-solid nutrients to children requiring constant medical care: a simulated experiment focusing on the impact of new injection devices compliant with Standard No. ISO 80369-3.","authors":"Hiroji Tsujimura, Akiko Nagae, Teruyo Kitahara, Satoko Henmi, Masao Kumode, Shin-Ichi Shirahoshi, Kazushi Taoda","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2550841","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2025.2550841","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. Healthcare facilities provide semi-solid nutrients to children requiring enteral tube feeding. The introduction of a new injection device (NEW) with a different syringe-to-tube connector geometry from a pre-existing device (PRE) results in increased workload, and an increase in nurses developing hand pain is a concern. A simulated experiment was conducted to determine the impact on upper extremity strain due to the difference between NEW and PRE. Methods. Twelve nurses performed two injection tasks for one portion of semi-solid nutrients into a dummy gastrostomy using the NEW and PRE. Surface electromyograms were measured on the upper extremity. Task time was divided into sucking and extruding manipulations. Task time and mean myoelectric potentials were calculated for each manipulation and statistically compared between the NEW and PRE. Forces required to manipulate the syringe for semi-solid nutrient injection were estimated using fluid dynamic models. Results. Task time was significantly longer with the NEW. Myoelectric potentials for sucking manipulation were significantly higher with the NEW. Sucking force with the NEW was approximately twice that of the PRE. Conclusion. Sucking with the NEW placed a high strain on the caregiver's hand/wrist. The NEW is less appropriate for enteral tube feeding of semi-solid nutrients.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Psychological determinants of life satisfaction among deck cadets: the mediating role of positivity and doomscrolling. 甲板学员生活满意度的心理决定因素：积极与末日幻想的中介作用。

IF 1.6 4区医学

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2557690

Umut Yildirim, Arda Toygar

{"title":"Psychological determinants of life satisfaction among deck cadets: the mediating role of positivity and doomscrolling.","authors":"Umut Yildirim, Arda Toygar","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2557690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2025.2557690","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. Following the first academic year, deck cadets experience increased psychosocial stressors during onboard training. As their adaptation affects readiness for high-stakes decisions and career sustainability, identifying protective resources and risk behaviors is crucial. This study examines the association between positivity and life satisfaction, testing whether doomscrolling - compulsive scrolling through negative news - mediates this association. Methods. A cross-sectional design was employed, utilizing validated scales among 380 deck cadets. Structural equation modeling was conducted to analyze the direct and indirect effects of positivity and doomscrolling on life satisfaction. Model selection relied on a nested χ2 difference test, and indirect effects were estimated using bias-corrected bootstrapping with 5000 samples and a 95% confidence interval. Results. Positivity was positively associated with life satisfaction and negatively associated with doomscrolling, while doomscrolling was negatively associated with life satisfaction. The bootstrapped indirect effect of positivity on life satisfaction via doomscrolling was significant, supporting a partial mediation model with a retained direct path. Conclusions. Doomscrolling acts as a behavioral pathway that associates positivity with life satisfaction during onboard training. Addressing a gap in maritime psychology, the study provides the basis for cadet-focused resilience training and digital media literacy practices designed to reduce maladaptive news consumption habits.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparison of machine learning and deep learning models in manual strength prediction using anthropometric variables. 机器学习和深度学习模型在使用人体测量变量的人工强度预测中的比较。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2554461

Mayra Pacheco-Cardín, Juan Luis Hernández-Arellano, José-Manuel Mejía-Muñoz, Aide Aracely Maldonado-Macías

{"title":"Comparison of machine learning and deep learning models in manual strength prediction using anthropometric variables.","authors":"Mayra Pacheco-Cardín, Juan Luis Hernández-Arellano, José-Manuel Mejía-Muñoz, Aide Aracely Maldonado-Macías","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2554461","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2025.2554461","url":null,"abstract":"Objective. This study evaluated the predictive performance of machine learning and deep learning models in estimating manual strength in men and women using anthropometric variables. Methods. Anthropometric and strength data were collected from 382 participants from the economically active population of Campeche, Mexico. Predictive models implemented included linear regression, random forest, AdaBoost, extreme gradient boosting, TabNet, TabPFN and a custom convolutional neural network. Their performance was assessed using the mean absolute error, mean squared error and explained variance score. Additionally, SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) analysis was conducted to interpret feature importance across models. Results. Deep learning models such as TabNet and TabPFN demonstrated superior prediction accuracy for torque strength, capturing complex non-linear interactions. Linear regression exhibited better generalization, particularly for grip strength prediction. SHAP analysis consistently identified palmar length and elbow-to-fingertip length as the most influential anthropometric predictors. Ensemble methods like random forest and AdaBoost performed well on training data but showed a tendency to overfit. Conclusions. Although advanced models enhanced performance in specific tasks, linear regression remained the most robust for generalization. Feature importance analysis confirmed the biomechanical relevance of the selected predictors. Future applications should balance model complexity with the need for interpretability, depending on ergonomic objectives.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Factors negatively affecting a migraine-friendly workplace in healthcare. 在医疗保健中对偏头痛友好的工作场所产生负面影响的因素。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-09-26 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2556615

Batu Aydinlar, Eylul Bozkurt, Arda Senel, Tuba Erdogan Soyukibar, Erkan Acar

{"title":"Factors negatively affecting a migraine-friendly workplace in healthcare.","authors":"Batu Aydinlar, Eylul Bozkurt, Arda Senel, Tuba Erdogan Soyukibar, Erkan Acar","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2556615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2025.2556615","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. This study aimed to assess migraine prevalence among healthcare workers, identify work-related productivity loss and determine the need for a migraine-friendly workplace. Methods. An online survey was conducted among employees from 18 hospitals in a healthcare group, using a three-question ID-migraine test for diagnosis. Data collection was conducted between October and November 2023. The survey collected sociodemographic data, migraine characteristics, most bothersome symptoms, migraine disability assessment scale (MIDAS) scores, and work productivity and activity impairment (WPAI) data. The survey also inquired about workplace factors that worsen migraines. Results. The study included 666 participants, 366 (54.9%) diagnosed with migraine. Participants experienced a mean of 7.44 (SD 6.06) headache days per month, with 51.9% reporting severe headache intensity. Severe MIDAS scores were found in 47% (n = 172). WPAI scores were mean (SD) 4.71% (11.07) for absenteeism, 50.97% (25.53) for presenteeism, 52.24% (25.89) for overall work productivity loss and 55.07% (27.16) for non-work-related activity impairment. The most bothersome symptom was photophobia (43.2%). Common workplace migraine triggers included lighting conditions (79.5%), inadequate rest environments (70.4%) and prolonged screen exposure (69.6%). Conclusions. Improving lighting, creating comfortable rest areas, reducing screen time, shortening hours and lightening workloads could reduce productivity loss in workplaces.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145179161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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