Saf Health Work.  2021 Dec;12(4):452-461. 10.1016/j.shaw.2021.06.001.

The Assessment of Occupational Injuries of Workers in Pakistan

• Noman M
• Mujahid N
• Fatima A

• KMID: 2523618
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2021.06.001

Abstract

Background
The prevailing global work scenario and deteriorating health facilities in economies indulge the risk perspective in the labor market model. This is the reason that the risk factor is cautiously attributed to wages and labor market efficiencies specifically in developing and emerging economies. In this respect, Occupational Injuries of Workers (OIW) is considered essential to demonstrate the risk and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) setups given the constraints of the labor. Intuitively, the prime objective of this study is to make an assessment of the labor market considering the OIW through the indicators of industry division, employment status, occupational distribution, adopted treatment, gender and regionality.
Methods
The assessment strategy of the study has been categorized into trend analysis and Index Value Calculation (IVC) segments employing the data from 2001 to 2018.
Results
The pattern of the selected indicators of the OIW has been observed in the available data while the IVC estimations are considered through time and reference categories. The findings of both exercises revealed absolute and relative heterogeneities at both industry and occupational levels.
Conclusion
The consistency for gender and regional distribution of both assessments points out the need for effective policy initiatives. The study suggests separate analyses of industry and occupations for a better understanding of the OHS setups and up-gradation in Pakistan.

Keyword

Index Value Calculation; Labor Force Survey; Occupational Health and Safety; Occupational injuries