Comunicación Científica

IV Congreso Internacional Prevencionar 2023

Background: Construction workers are exposed to multiple irrigation factors that can cause occupational accidents. This study included poorly explored factors such as high physical demands and prolonged working days for the construction sector in the Republic of Ecuador. Methods: The data came from a national survey. For this study a sub-sample of manual workers was included. Multiple logistic regression models were applied, with adjustments for sociodemographic variables, employment, and security conditions. Results: Of the 857 construction workers, 6.5 percent said they had suffered a work accident in the last 12 months. This represents an estimated incidence rate of 7,508,9 accidents per 100,000 workers (21,396 weighted). Significant associations were found between dissatisfaction with physical demands (OR = 2.54; CI95% = 1.40–4.48) and prolonged working days (OR= 2.61; CI95% = 1.49–4.48), with the likelihood of suffering to occupational accident. Conclusion: It is suggested to pay more attention to these factors and, along with other safety strategies, to promote safer and healthier working environments for construction workers.