Relationships of working conditions, health problems and vehicle accidents in bus rapid transit (BRT) drivers

American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Viviola Gómez-OrtizJuan Pablo Bocarejo

Abstract

The aim of this study was to estimate accident risk rates and mental health of bus rapid transit (BRT) drivers based on psychosocial risk factors at work leading to increased stress and health problems. A cross-sectional research design utilized a self-report questionnaire completed by 524 BRT drivers. Some working conditions of BRT drivers (lack of social support from supervisors and perceived potential for risk) may partially explain Bogota's BRT drivers' involvement in road accidents. Drivers' mental health problems were associated with higher job strain, less support from co-workers, fewer rewards and greater signal conflict while driving. To prevent bus accidents, supervisory support may need to be increased. To prevent mental health problems, other interventions may be needed such as reducing demands, increasing job control, reducing amount of incoming information, simplifying current signals, making signals less contradictory, and revising rewards.

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May 3, 2019·International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics : JOSE·María José Serrano-FernándezJordi Assens-Serra
May 28, 2019·International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics : JOSE·Javier LlamazaresFrancisco Alonso
Mar 15, 2018·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Luis MontoroBoris Cendales
Apr 12, 2020·International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics : JOSE·Sergio A UsecheLuis Montoro
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