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The variables shall be coded as follows: The numbering of the variables of the labour force survey in the column ‘Filters’ refers to Commission Regulation (EC) No 430/2005 (1). Column Code Description Filters/remarks ACCIDENTS AT WORK ENCOUNTERED BY PERSONS HAVING WORKED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS 209 Accidental injury(ies), apart from illnesses, occurred during the past 12 months, at work or in the course of work (Col. 24 = 1, 2) or (Col. 84 = 1 and Col. 85/88 and Col. 89/90 is not prior to one year before the date of the interview) 0 None 1 One 2 Two or more 9 Not applicable (Col. 24 = 3-9 and (Col. 84 ≠ 1 or (Col. 85/88 and Col. 89/90 is more than one year before the date of the interview, or is blank))) blank No answer 210 Type of the most recent accidental injury at work or in the course of work Col. 209 = 1-2 1 A road traffic accident 2 Accident other than road traffic accident 9 Not applicable (Col. 209 = 0, 9, blank) blank No answer 211/212 Date when the person was able to start to work again after the most recent accidental injury Col. 209 = 1-2 00 Still off work because has not yet recovered from the accident, but expects to resume work later 01 Expects never to work again because of the accident 02 No time off or the same day as the accident 03 The day after the accident 04 From the second but before the fifth day after the accident 05 From the fifth day but before two weeks after the accident 06 From two weeks but before one month after the accident 07 From one month but before three months after the accident 08 From three months but before six months after the accident 09 From six months but before nine months after the accident 10 Nine months or later after the accident 99 Not applicable (Col. 209 = 0, 9 or blank) blank No answer 213 Job done when the most recent accidental injury occurred (code first that applies) Col. 209 = 1-2 1 Main current (first) job 2 Second current job 3 Last job (person not in employment) 4 Job one year ago 5 Some other job 9 Not applicable (Col. 209 = 0, 9, blank) blank No answer WORK-RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS SUFFERED DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS (apart from accidental injuries) 214 Illness(es), disability(ies) or other physical or psychic health problem(s), apart from accidental injuries, suffered by the person during the past 12 months (from the date of the interview) and that was (were), caused or made worse by work (Col. 24 = 1, 2 or Col. 84 = 1) 0 None 1 One 2 Two or more 9 Not applicable (Col. 24 = 3-9 and Col. 84 ≠ 1) blank No answer 215/216 Type of the most serious complaint caused or made worse by work Col. 214 = 1-2 00 Bone, joint or muscle problem which mainly affects neck, shoulders, arms or hands 01 Bone, joint or muscle problem which mainly affects hips, legs or feet 02 Bone, joint or muscle problem which mainly affects back 03 Breathing or lung problem 04 Skin problem 05 Hearing problem 06 Stress, depression or anxiety 07 Headache and/or eyestrain 08 Heart disease or attack, or other problems in the circulatory system 09 Infectious disease (virus, bacteria or other type of infection) 10 Other types of complaint 99 Not applicable (Col. 214 = 0, 9, blank) blank No answer 217 Whether the most serious complaint caused or made worse by work limits the ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities either at work or outside work Col. 214 = 1-2 0 No 1 Yes, to some extent 2 Yes, considerably 9 Not applicable (Col. 214 = 0, 9, blank) blank No answer 218/219 Number of days off work during the last 12 months due to the most serious complaint caused or made worse by work Col. 214 = 1-2 00 The person has not been working during the past 12 months, but for reasons not related to the complaint caused or made worse by work (e.g. normal retirement) 01 Expects never to work again due to this illness 02 Less than one day or no time off 03 At least one day but less than four days 04 At least four days but less than two weeks 05 At least two weeks but less than one month 06 At least one month but less than three months 07 At least three months but less than six months 08 At least six months but less than nine months 09 At least nine months 99 Not applicable (Col. 214 = 0, 9, blank) blank No answer 220 Job that caused or made worse the most serious complaint (code first that applies) Col. 214 = 1-2 and (Col. 85/88 is not prior to eight years before the year of the interview) 1 Main current (first) job 2 Second current job 3 Last job (person not in employment) 4 Job one year ago 5 Some other job 9 Not applicable (Col. 214 = 0, 9, blank) blank No answer FACTORS AT WORK THAT CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT MENTAL WELL-BEING OR PHYSICAL HEALTH 221 Whether at the workplace the person has particular exposure to selected factors that can adversely affect his/her mental well-being Col. 24 = 1, 2 0 No 1 Yes, mainly to harassment or bullying 2 Yes, mainly to violence or threat of violence 3 Yes, mainly to time pressure or overload of work 9 Not applicable (Col. 24 = 3-9) blank No answer 222 Whether at the workplace the person has particular exposure to selected factors that can adversely affect his/her physical health Col. 24 = 1, 2 0 No 1 Yes, mainly to chemicals, dusts, fumes, smoke or gases 2 Yes, mainly to noise or vibration 3 Yes, mainly to difficult work postures, work movements or handling of heavy loads 4 Yes, mainly to risk of accident 9 Not applicable (Col. 24 = 3-9) blank No answer