Physical strain | Crude OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI)† |
Noise | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 1.88 (1.19 to 2.99)** | 1.72 (1.03 to 2.82)* |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.52 (0.94 to 2.45) | 1.31 (0,79 to 2,18) |
Vibrations/oscillation | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 1.75 (1.12 to 2.73)* | 1.21 (0.75 to 1.96) |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.48 (0.93 to 2.35) | 1.25 (0.76 to 2.05) |
Humidity/moisture | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 1.89 (1.18 to 3.02)** | 1.56 (0.94 to 2,57) |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 2.63 (1.60 to 4.33)*** | 2.32 (1.38 to 3.92)** |
Cold | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 1.71 (1.05 to 2.78)* | 1.68 (1.00 to 2.84) |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.74 (1.05 to 2.88)* | 1.59 (0,93 to 2,72) |
Heat | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 2.36 (1.42 to 3.92)** | 1.83 (1.08 to 3.13)* |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.34 (0.81 to 2.24) | 1.02 (0.59 to 1.75) |
Frequent changes between heat and cold | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 1.42 (0.91 to 2.23) | 1.36 (0.84 to 2.21) |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.16 (0.72 to 1.85) | 1.09 (0.66 to 1.79) |
Odours | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 1.28 (0.82 to 2.01) | 1.18 (0.73 to 1.92) |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.09 (0.68 to 1.76) | 1.00 (0.61 to 1.65) |
Contact with chemicals or hazardous substances | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 1.90 (1.21 to 2.99)** | 1.76 (1.09 to 2.84)* |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 0.82 (0.51 to 1.30) | 0.79 (0.48 to 1.29) |
Lifting/carrying heavy loads | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 2.99 (1.53 to 3.78)*** | 2.58 (1.58 to 4,23)*** |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.70 (1.05 to 2.73)* | 1.47 (0.89 to 2.43) |
Transport of aids (eg, personal protection equipement, tools) over long distances | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 2.40 (1.53 to 3.78)*** | 2.06 (1.27 to 3.33)** |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.25 (0.78 to 1.98) | 0.99 (0.61 to 1.62) |
Working with twisted upper body/forward flexion of the spine | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 3.42 (2.14 to 5.48)*** | 2.85 (1.74 to 4.69)*** |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.50 (0.94 to 2.41) | 1.32 (0.80 to 2.19) |
Working with unsupported raised arms (overhead work) | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 3.37 (2.10 to 5.43)*** | 2.77 (1.67 to 4.58)*** |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.38 (0.86 to 2.22) | 1.13 (0.68 to 1.87) |
Reduced visibility | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 1.43 (0.91 to 2.25) | 1.21 (0.74 to 1.96) |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 2.18 (1.34 to 3.53)** | 1.74 (1.05 to 2.89)* |
Closed/cramped quarters | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 2.14 (1.35 to 4.51)** | 1.79 (1.10 to 2.93)* |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.71 (1.06 to 2.75)* | 1.48 (0.89 to 2–44) |
Climbing | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 2.83 (1.71 to 4.51)*** | 2.30 (1.40 to 3.77)** |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 2.08 (1.29 to 3.37)** | 1.74 (1.05 to 2.89)* |
Poor air quality/air conditioning | ||
Occupation technician)‡ | 1.03 (0.66 to 1.61) | 1.00 (0.62 to 1.60) |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 0.61 (0.38 to 0.98)* | 0.58 (0.35 to 0.95)* |
Restricted movement | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 0.94 (0.60 to 1.46) | 0.70 (0.43 to 1.13) |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 1.18 (0.74 to 1.88) | 0.99 (0.60 to 1.61) |
Unpredictable waiting times (eg, during ‘weather days’) | ||
Occupation (technician)‡ | 1.17 (0.74 to 1.85) | 0.79 (0.48 to 1.31) |
Phase of wind farm (under construction)§ | 2.08 (1.27 to 3.39)** | 1.64 (0.97 to 2.76) |
*p<0.05; **p<0.01; ***p<0.001.
†Adjusted for age, nationality, offshore experience, work schedule and type of shift.
‡Reference: any other occupation.
§Reference: wind farm in operation.