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Citation

Costa G. Int. J. Occup. Safety Ergonomics 2000; 6(3): 365-382.

Affiliation

Department of Medicine and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy. costag@borgoroma.univr.it

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - PaƄstwowy Instytut Badawczy, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11082551

Abstract

The paper summarises some studies carried out in recent years on Italian air traffic controllers. Work stress appeared related mainly to mental charge, aggravated by time pressure and high responsibility. Shiftwork was not considered highly stressful, thanks to the good shift schedules adopted. The disorders most frequently complained of had a prevalent psychosomatic component, concerning the digestive, neuropsychic, and cardiovascular systems. However, their prevalence was lower than, or similar to, that recorded in general population. The controllers engaged in regional centres showed slightly worse health conditions than those engaged in airport towers; the same was found in the radar controllers compared to those working in non-radar positions.


Language: en

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