OBJECTIVE: To explore the nature and severity of @entity5281 among construction workers and its risk factors in Hong Kong. METHODS: One hundred and twenty-two injured construction workers in a public hospital and an equal number of workmate controls were studied. Contents included socio -demographic characteristics, the availability and use of safety equipment, smoking and @entity167 consumption, etc. @entity130 scale (AIS) and injury severity score (ISS) were employed for describing the nature, pattern and severity of @entity130 . RESULTS: Single @entity130 were seen in 80% of cases. Of 149 @entity130 classified by body region, 49% were external, 26% involved either the upper or lower extremities, and 11% were @entity3510 . Working at height was associated with the injury severity score. Safety hazards were identified in the work environment in 68% of the cases. Significant odds ratios for accidents were obtained for 'no formal education', 'non safety training' and 'current smokers'. CONCLUSIONS: The results implicated that construction was a hazardous occupation in Hong Kong. Improving the work environment and promoting safety education among construction workers would be helpful for minimizing or eliminating @entity5281 in construction occupation in Hong Kong.

[ XXXX among construction workers in Hong Kong].

@entity167 :: ('CHEBI:16236', 'Chemical') :: ['alcohol'] @entity5281 :: ('MESH:D060051', 'Disease') :: ['occupational injuries'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['Abbreviated injury', 'injuries'] @entity3510 :: ('MESH:D013124', 'Disease') :: ['spinal injuries']
@entity5281 :: (MESH:D060051,Disease) :: ['Occupational injuries']
