Injury Rates Among Construction Workers in Denmark
Author Information
Author(s): Betina H Pedersen, Harald Hannerz, Ulla Christensen, Finn Tüchsen
Primary Institution: National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark
Hypothesis
Is there a relation between enterprise size and injury rates in the Danish construction industry?
Conclusion
The study aims to investigate the relationship between enterprise size and injury rates among male construction workers in Denmark.
Supporting Evidence
- Construction workers face a high risk of injuries, with over 100,000 fatalities globally each year.
- Statistics show that injury rates in small and medium-sized enterprises are higher than in large enterprises.
- Previous studies indicate a trend of decreasing injury rates with increasing enterprise size.
Takeaway
This study looks at how the size of construction companies affects the number of injuries workers experience. Bigger companies might be safer than smaller ones.
Methodology
The study will follow male construction workers aged 20-59 in Denmark from 1999 to 2006, using national registers to track hospital-treated injuries and linking them to employment data.
Potential Biases
Selection bias may occur if workers choose enterprises based on safety priorities.
Limitations
The study only covers injuries requiring hospital treatment, potentially missing less severe injuries.
Participant Demographics
All participants are male construction workers aged 20-59.
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