| Body anthropometrics | Height and weight, calculation of body mass index |
| Physical activity | Exercise, way to work, leisure-time activities. Modified from Laatikainen et al 7 |
| Alcohol consumption | Frequency and dosage. Modified from Simpura et al 8 |
| Smoking | Yes/no |
| Pain | Frequency and intensity |
| Impairment due to musculoskeletal problems at work and leisure time | Semi-continuous visual analogue scale (010)9 |
| Depression | Depression score, DEPS scale 03010 |
| Stress and fatigue | Work-related stress and fatigue.9 11 |
| Sleep disturbances | Modification of the Basic Nordic Sleep Questionnaire12 |
| Daytime sleepiness | Epworth Sleepiness Scale 02413 |
| Future working ability | Self-rated ability to continue working in the present job due to health problems after two years14 |