Epidemiological Study of Qom Construction Accidents and Provide an Algorithm for Accidents Recordation



Hajizadeh R¹ ; Malakoti J² ; Beheshti MH³ ; Khodaparast E⁴ ; Mehri A⁵ ; Akbarpoor A⁶ ; Parsamanesh E²
Source: Iran Occupational Health Published:2015

Abstract

Background and aims: Work related accidents occur in the line of duty in the workplace which may lead to fatal or non-fatal injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological accidents recorded in Qom Insurance Agency and provide an appropriate algorithm for accidents recordation. Methods: In this descriptive - analytical study, all the accidents recorded in the Qom Insurance Agency between 2009 and 2012 were investigated. Data were analyzed through SPSS v. 16 and Excel using Fisher and Chi square test. Results: The results of this study revealed that, the most common type of accident was falling from height. Ther was no significant relation between mortality status of all injured workers (death and non-death) and their jobs (unskilled workers and other workers) in two half of years and in two age groups (≤ 40 years and more than 40 years) at the 5% level of error. However, there was significant relation between the morality status of all accidents (death and non-death) with age (≤ 40 years and 40 years) in both groups experience (≤ 3 years and older than 3 years), at the 5% level of error. Conclusion: This study results indicate further investigation for possible change in the existing procedures and necessary reform in record keeping for the prevention of these accidents.