P-541 Work-Related Diseases in the Construction Sector

Abstract Introduction Technological processes in the construction industry accompanied by heavy construction equipment are risks for occupational accidents and work-related diseases. The aim of the present study is to set up the correlation between risk factors and the incidence of socially significant diseases. Materials and methods For the purpose of the study 362 workers in the construction sector were surveyed. The information obtained was processed using a descriptive and analytical methods. The descriptive statistics and analysis of relationships between individual statistical series were conducted throughout the Pearson 2 test for attributive data, i.e. T--test and Pearson correlation test for numerical series. Results All surveyed participants were Male and the mean age of the respondents was 51.1±9.3 years. The working experience of the position held was 26.1±8.2 years. The distribution by job title shows that 278 of the respondents were construction workers and those working in administration were 84. A correlation was established - the higher the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and arterial hypertension diagnosed by a physician, the higher the blood pressure values among registered construction workers Discussion The most common risk factors for the respondents from both groups indicated were the cardiovascular diseases with the possible key role of the work environment factors in the multicausal etiology of the disease. Conclusion Measures need to be taken at all levels to reduce cardiovascular diseases among construction workers such as: introducing health promotion programmes aimed at eradicating harmful habits and conducting regular preventive check-ups.