Link between haste and occupational injury.

Background: It is claimed that haste has increased in modern work life. Only a few studies on professional drivers show that haste increases the risk of occupational injury.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between haste and occupational injury in a large, representative sample of Finnish employees.

Occupational injuries of immigrant and Finnish bus drivers.

Problem: With baby boomers reaching retirement age, Western countries may need more immigrant workers to ensure productivity. Many studies have suggested a higher occupational injury frequency among immigrant workers, which could considerably reduce their contribution to society. The aim of this study was to examine whether immigrant workers have a higher injury frequency compared to Finnish workers when performing the exact same tasks under the same working conditions.

Work stress and incidence of newly diagnosed fibromyalgia: prospective cohort study.

Objectives: We examined the prospective association between occupational stress and incidence of newly diagnosed fibromyalgia.

Methods: Cohort study with questionnaire surveys in 1998 and 2000 completed by 4791 hospital employees (4250 women and 541 men). Stress, as indicated by high workload, low decision latitude, and being a victim of workplace bullying, was assessed in the first survey.