Heavy Physical Work
Cardiovascular Load in Male Construction Workers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15459461 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lars-Kristian Lunde (0000-0001-6219-9244, National Institute of Occupational Health, corresponding author), Markus Koch (0000-0003-3247-2988, National Institute of Occupational Health), Kaj Bo Veiersted (0000-0003-1221-384X, National Institute of Occupational Health), Kaj Veiersted (National Institute of Occupational Health), Gunn-Helen Moen (0000-0002-8768-0904, Oslo University Hospital), Morten Wærsted (0000-0002-9570-2181, National Institute of Occupational Health), Stein Knardahl (0000-0002-7300-8519, National Institute of Occupational Health) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 356-356 |
| Publication date | 2016-03-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph13040356 |
| PMID | 27023574 |
| OpenAlex | W2311334693 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 44 |
This study aimed to elucidate cardiovascular loads (CVL) in construction workers during work and leisure by relative heart rate (RHR) over several days. Furthermore, we sought to evaluate the level of CVL in relation to individual factors, work ability, musculoskeletal pain and subjective general health. From a group of 255 construction workers responding to the baseline questionnaire, the CVL during work and leisure time was determined by recording RHR in 42 workers over 3-4 days. Almost 60% of the workday was spent below 20% RHR. The mean RHR during work for all participants was 16% RHR, with large differences between professions. On average, the 42 workers spent 14% of the workday at a RHR above 33%, and four subjects (10%) had a mean RHR above 33% during work. Eight (19%) of the participants had a mean length of their workday exceeding calculated maximal acceptable work time. Seven persons (17%) experienced on average one or more episode(s) of 5 min or more continuously above 33% RHR. The cardiovascular load at work was significantly associated with age and V̇O(2max), but not with work ability, musculoskeletal pain or subjective general health
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 0.63 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2022 (5) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |