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{"title":"Disparities in Workplace Hazards and Organizational Protection Resources by Enterprise Size: A National Representative Study of South Korean Manufacturing Workers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>This study aimed to identify the prevalence of workplace hazards and organizational protection resources according to the size of the enterprise in the manufacturing industry of the Republic of Korea.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We analyzed data of waged workers (weighted <em>N</em> = 5,879) from the Fifth Korean Working Conditions Survey (2017). Enterprise sizes were categorized as “micro enterprises” (less than five employees), “small enterprises” (5–49 employees) and “medium-large enterprises” (50 or more employees). Self-reported exposure to 18 physical, chemical, ergonomic, and psychological hazards were measured. The presence of organizational protection resources such as a labor union, a safety delegate working at the company, designated spaces to deal with safety, and the provision of health and safety information was evaluated.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Compared to workers in medium-large enterprises, those in micro enterprises showed a higher proportion of exposure to most of physical, chemical, ergonomic, and psychological hazards, except for exposure to solvents, prolonged sitting, and experiencing a state of emotional unrest. On the other hand, workers in micro enterprises had the lowest proportion of access to organizational protection resources.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Our study demonstrates that manufacturing workers at the micro enterprise in the Republic of Korea are exposed to the most hazardous work environment and yet have access to the fewest organizational protection resources.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"15 3","pages":"Pages 284-291"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791124000404/pdfft?md5=4b6c1dcfa94b0c005760fbe607f79c4c&pid=1-s2.0-S2093791124000404-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141399044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Inhalable Aerosols in an Instant Powdered Food Manufacturing Plant in Norway","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>In the food manufacturing industry, exposure to inhalable aerosols contributes to respiratory illnesses such as occupational asthma and rhinitis. However, there is a lack of comprehensive exposure assessment studies. This study evaluated occupational exposure to inhalable aerosols in an instant powdered food manufacturing plant during work operations involving dried food and powders.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>In total, 50 workers from an instant powdered food manufacturing plant were recruited. Personal inhalable aerosol exposure measurements were taken for both full-shift and task-based activities. The concentrations of inhalable aerosols were analyzed to identify any variation within and across departments, as well as between seasons, handedness, and sex.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>In total, 134 personal air samples were collected, and the particulate mass was determined gravimetrically. The concentrations of inhalable aerosols ranged from 0.1 to 27 mg/m³ for full-shift exposure measurements and 3.1 to 73 mg/m³ for task-based measurements. Statistically significant differences in mean aerosol concentrations were found across departments (A:B <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001, A:C <em>p</em> &lt; 0.05, B:C <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001) and between seasons (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study revealed high exposure to inhalable aerosols among workers, particularly those involved in manual weighing, mixing, and adding powders. The significant differences between departments highlight the specific activities contributing to increased inhalable aerosol concentrations. Seasonal variations were also evident, with autumn showing higher concentrations of inhalable aerosols in all departments compared with summer. These findings emphasize the importance of understanding the distribution of aerosol concentrations across different work tasks and departments, particularly during different seasons.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"15 3","pages":"Pages 360-367"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791124000337/pdfft?md5=c910dd2c8fc3aa067c35a637fc6e002d&pid=1-s2.0-S2093791124000337-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141031156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of Workplace Microaggressions and Racial Discrimination: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>In recent years, the rise of workplace racial discrimination and microaggressions has decreased the efficiency and productivity of organizations and institutions, and realization of organizational goals globally. Accordingly, it was decided to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis in the present study with the aim of investigating the prevalence of microaggression and racial discrimination in the workplace.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar databases were systematically searched for studies that had reported the effects of work stress among managers. The search did include a lower time limit and was conducted in June 2023. The heterogeneity of the studies was investigated using the <em>I</em>² index, and accordingly random effects method was adopted for meta-analysis. Data analysis was conducted with the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (v.2) software.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>In the review of seven studies with a sample size of 2998 people, the overall prevalence of microaggression and racial discrimination in the workplace was found to be 73.6% and 18.8%, respectively. Publication bias within the selected studies was examined with the Egger's test, which indicated the absence of publication bias for the pooled prevalence of workplace microaggression (<em>p</em>: 0.264) and for the pooled prevalence of workplace racial discrimination (<em>p</em>: 0.061).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The results obtained from this report indicate the high impact of micro-aggression and racial discrimination in the workplace. Considering the negative effects of such behaviours, the findings from this study will be helpful to managers and health policymakers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"15 3","pages":"Pages 245-254"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791124000349/pdfft?md5=0487c5ccd5397ddc271fd5e05e85dead&pid=1-s2.0-S2093791124000349-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141056480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Why do Workers Generate Biased Risk Perceptions? An Analysis of Anchoring Effects and Influential Factors in Workers' Assessment of Unsafe Behavior","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.05.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Risk perception plays a crucial role in workers' unsafe behaviors. However, little research has explored why workers generate biased risk perceptions, namely underestimating or overestimating the risks of unsafe actions. Cognitive biases in risk perception arise from uncertainties about the dangers of unsafe behaviors. As a typical heuristic strategy, the anchoring effect is critical in decision-making under uncertain conditions. Consequently, this study empirically analyzed the influence of anchoring effects on workers' risk perception.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>In 2022, a survey was conducted with 1,418 coal mine workers from Shanxi Province, China. The survey instruments assessed workers' risk perception of unsafe behavior, anchoring effects, need for cognition, and safety knowledge. Multivariable linear regression models were employed to analyze the associations among these variables.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The findings verified the proposed anchoring effects. Specifically, experimenter-provided high-risk anchors led workers to overestimate unsafe behavior risks, thus reducing their tendency to engage in such behavior. In contrast, experimenter-provided low-risk anchors and accident-injury experiences (self-generated anchors) decreased workers' risk perception, increasing their propensity to engage in unsafe behavior. Additionally, workers' safety knowledge and need for cognition significantly affected anchoring effects.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This research enhances workplace safety studies by applying the anchoring effect from psychology to risk perception research. Suggestions for improving risk perception encompass implementing hazard warnings, fostering safety education, and providing training. Furthermore, managers should give special attention to workers with accident-injury experience and promptly correct their accident fluke mentality, thereby improving overall risk awareness.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"15 3","pages":"Pages 300-309"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791124000362/pdfft?md5=5421e24682214a71d8f51a680e622198&pid=1-s2.0-S2093791124000362-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141530336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Qualitative Study of Multilevel Barriers and Facilitators Associated With Physical Activity and Diet Among Long-haul Truck Drivers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.04.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.04.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Long-haul truck drivers (LHTD) experience disproportionately greater chronic disease risk, which may be influenced by both occupational and lifestyle factors. This study aimed to explore the multilevel factors associated with LHTD's diet and physical activity (PA).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Thirty in-depth interviews were conducted with LHTD in the Southern California border region. Interview questions captured occupational and lifestyle factors relating to PA and diet at multiple levels and were analyzed using thematic analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Emergent themes relating to both diet and PA included time constraints, attitudes and perceived beliefs, and accessibility of environments to engage in PA and healthy eating. Themes specific to PA were weather conditions and flatbed job duties. Themes specific to diet included access to refrigerators/microwaves and social interactions.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Findings from this study can inform the development of tailored, multi-level interventions to encourage PA and healthy dietary behaviors among LHTD.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"15 3","pages":"Pages 263-270"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791124000283/pdfft?md5=020439aba680063d636db73f457bab84&pid=1-s2.0-S2093791124000283-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141136766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of a Safety Leadership Training Including Coaching on Safety Performance and Climate in Wood-processing Companies","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.05.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The wood-processing industry has historically exhibited high rates of occupational hazards resulting in illness and injury. One of the major causes of high injury rates is small firm size, as resource constraints generally preclude hiring safety officers. This study examined the effect of a safety leadership training program that included coaching for managers on workers' safety behaviors and safety climate in three wood-processing companies.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>One or two managers at each site participated in this study. The manager training consisted of safety leadership education, safety observation, positive or corrective feedback on workers' behaviors, goal setting, and low-cost rewards for meeting goals. The dependent variable was the percentage of safe employee behaviors recorded on a critical behavior checklist developed for this study. Safety climate was measured before and after the intervention. An AB multiple baseline design across settings was adopted. After the baseline (A), the training program (B) was introduced to each site at different points in time.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>After the introduction of safety leadership training, the mean rate of safety compliance increased by 15.3%, from 80.38% to 95.68%, and safety climate scores increased significantly from an average of 3.2 to 3.47.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>These results suggest that safety leadership coaching can be effective in improving safety management in small sawmilling sites. Implications, limitations, and possible future research directions are discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"15 3","pages":"Pages 310-316"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791124000374/pdfft?md5=35f3890daa21c6e7656781ad76f4fbd4&pid=1-s2.0-S2093791124000374-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141145209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of Physical Fitness With the Work Ability of Aging Workers With Physically Demanding Jobs in a University Hospital in Thailand","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>A decrease in physical fitness with age can impact work ability. Exploring the role of physical fitness is important for identifying interventions to enhance work ability among aging workers. We sought to determine the association between physical fitness and physically demanding work ability in aging workers.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We recruited workers aged 45–65 years from eight departments of a university hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Work ability was assessed using the work ability index (WAI), and physical fitness components were evaluated through various tests. Associations between work ability and physical fitness were examined using a multivariable regression analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The response rate was 46.4% (<em>n</em> = 216). The mean WAI score was 41.6. Participants with an overweight or obese body mass index (BMI) had 1.8 (95% CI –3.1, –0.4) points lower WAI scores than did those within a healthy BMI range. A handgrip strength test revealed that participants in the good/very good group had 2.5 (95% CI: 0.6, 4.3) higher WAI scores than did those in the very poor/poor group. For a single-leg stance test, participants in the above-average group had 2.1 (95% CI: 0.7, 3.5) points greater WAI scores than did those in the below-average group. No significant associations were found between work ability and 3-min step, chair stand, or sit-and-reach test scores.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The overall work ability of the participants was good. Body composition, muscle strength, and balance were associated with work ability. Promoting physical fitness is a viable strategy for enhancing work ability among aging workers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"15 3","pages":"Pages 345-351"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791124000490/pdfft?md5=dfe3f740e2e2ce50c2efb00cec993224&pid=1-s2.0-S2093791124000490-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141409046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Artificial Neural Network–based Prediction Model to Minimize Dust Emission in the Machining Process","authors":"Hilal Singer ,&nbsp;Abdullah C. İlçe ,&nbsp;Yunus E. Şenel ,&nbsp;Erol Burdurlu","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.06.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.06.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Dust generated during various wood-related activities, such as cutting, sanding, or processing wood materials, can pose significant health and environmental risks due to its potential to cause respiratory problems and contribute to air pollution. Understanding the factors influencing dust emission is important for devising effective mitigation strategies, ensuring a safer working environment, and minimizing environmental impact. This study focuses on developing an artificial neural network (ANN) model to predict dust emission values in the machining of black poplar (<em>Populus nigra</em> L.), oriental beech (<em>Fagus orientalis</em> L.), and medium-density fiberboards.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The multilayer feed-forward ANN model is developed using a customized application built with MATLAB code. The inputs to the ANN model include material type, cutting width, number of blades, and cutting depth, whereas the output is the dust emission. Model performance is assessed through graphical and statistical comparisons.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The results reveal that the developed ANN model can provide adequate predictions for dust emission with an acceptable level of accuracy. Through the implementation of the ANN model, the study predicts intermediate dust emission values for different cutting widths and cutting depths, which are not considered in the experimental work. It is observed that dust emission tends to decrease with reductions in cutting width and cutting depth.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study introduces an alternative approach to optimize machining-process conditions for minimizing dust emissions. The findings of this research will assist industries in obtaining dust emission values without the need for additional experimental activities, thereby reducing experimental time and costs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"15 3","pages":"Pages 317-326"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791124000520/pdfft?md5=b917c5a3a9257fc077566a0282125bb8&pid=1-s2.0-S2093791124000520-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141713014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Meaning of Work-life Balance for Workers With Disabilities","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.05.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.05.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>This article aims to show that work-life balance (WLB) for workers with disabilities can have important meanings that can affect turnover intention and exclusion from the labor market.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Using the Korean Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled (1st–8th), panel logit models were applied to analyze the effect of WLB on the voluntary turnover intention and behavior of workers with disabilities. WLB types were categorized into four groups (Work-Life Dissatisfaction Group, Only Work Dissatisfaction Group, Only Life Dissatisfaction Group, and Work-Life Balance Group) based on the integration of job satisfaction and life satisfaction.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Turnover intention was significantly higher in the work-life imbalance groups (Work-Life Dissatisfaction Group, Only Work Dissatisfaction Group), which is commonly associated with job dissatisfaction. The effect of WLB on turnover intention was 1.38 times higher in Only Work Dissatisfaction Group (<span><math><mrow><mi>β</mi><mtext>:</mtext></mrow></math></span> 2.25, 99% confidence interval [CI]: 1.50, 2.31), characterized by dissatisfaction solely with their job, than in Work-Life Dissatisfaction Group (<span><math><mrow><mi>β</mi></mrow></math></span>: 1.90, 99% CI: 1.97, 2.53), which was experiencing dissatisfaction with both work and life. Only Work Dissatisfaction Group resulted in actual turnover, with females (β: 0.73, 95% CI: 0.37, 1.09) more likely to exit the labor market and males (β: 0.66, 99% CI: 0.41, 0.89) showing a higher tendency to change jobs.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>WLB policy should focus on job dissatisfaction, a key predictor of turnover intention that leads to actual turnover behavior. Furthermore, women workers with disabilities are a priority policy target group to prevent exclusion from labor.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"15 3","pages":"Pages 271-277"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791124000398/pdfft?md5=37603a9938fd85755cc66bb260c3e714&pid=1-s2.0-S2093791124000398-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141511627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Measures of Work-life Balance and Interventions of Reasonable Accommodations for the Return to Work of Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review","authors":"Giuliana Buresti ,&nbsp;Bruna Maria Rondinone ,&nbsp;Antonio Valenti ,&nbsp;Fabio Boccuni ,&nbsp;Grazia Fortuna ,&nbsp;Sergio Iavicoli ,&nbsp;Maria Cristina Dentici ,&nbsp;Benedetta Persechino","doi":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.shaw.2024.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Nearly half of patients diagnosed with cancer are in the middle of their traditional working age. The return to work after cancer entails challenges because of the cancer or treatments and associated with the workplace. The study aimed at providing more insight into the occupational outcomes encountered by workers with cancer and to provide interventions, programs, and practices to support their return to work.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O’Malley framework and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for scoping review guidelines. Relevant studies were systematically searched in PubMed/MEDLINE, SCOPUS and Grey literature from 01 January 2000 to 22 February 2024.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The literature search generated 3,017 articles; 53 studies were considered eligible for this review. Most of the studies were longitudinal and conducted in Europe. Three macroarea were identified: studies on the impact of cancer on workers in terms of sick leave, employment, return to work, etc.; studies reporting wider issues that may affect workers, such as the compatibility of treatment and work and employment; studies reporting interventions or policies aiming to promote the return to work.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>There is a lack in the literature in defining multidisciplinary interventions combining physical, psycho-behavioural, educational, and vocational components that could increase the return-to-work rates. Future studies should focus on interdisciplinary return to work efforts with multiple stakeholders with the involvement of an interdisciplinary teamwork (healthcare workers and employers) to combine these multidisciplinary interventions at the beginning of sick leave period.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56149,"journal":{"name":"Safety and Health at Work","volume":"15 3","pages":"Pages 255-262"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791124000532/pdfft?md5=db245c8e1ce6070d57b37c4d64ffa0e1&pid=1-s2.0-S2093791124000532-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141839166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}