Electric shocks at work in Europe: development of a job exposure matrix

摘要: Objectives Electric shocks have been suggested as a potential risk factor for neurological disease, in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. While actual exposure to is difficult measure, occurrence and variation of electric injuries could serve an proxy. We assessed injury, using occupational accident registries across Europe develop shock job-exposure-matrix (JEM). Materials methods Injury data were obtained from five European countries, the number workers per occupation country EUROSTAT was compiled at 3-digit International Standard Classification Occupations 1988 level. pooled rates countries with random effects model categorised jobs into low, medium high based on 75th 90th percentile. next compared our JEM that classified extremely low frequency magnetic field high. Results Of 116 job codes, occupations injury electrical electronic equipment mechanics fitters, building frame finishers, machinery metal moulders welders, assemblers, mining construction labourers, metal-products machine operators, ships’ decks crews power production related plant operators. Agreement between 67.2%. Conclusions Our classifies titles according proxy shocks. In addition assessing potentially arising shocks, this might contribute disentangling risks those exposure.