Physical work load factor | No | Cases | OR (95% CI) |
Handling of loads and handgrip with high forces | |||
None | 3713 | 102 | 1 |
Only handling of loads heavier than 5 or 20 kg | 625 | 27 | 1.3 (0.8 to 2.1) |
Only handgrip with high forces | 539 | 32 | 2.0 (1.3 to 3.1) |
Both | 1258 | 78 | 2.1 (1.5 to 2.9) |
Handgrip with high forces and working with hands above the shoulder level | |||
None | 3718 | 105 | 1 |
Only handgrip with high forces | 790 | 44 | 2.2 (1.5 to 3.3) |
Only working with hands above the shoulder level | 625 | 25 | 1.1 (0.7 to 1.8) |
Both | 1010 | 67 | 1.8 (1.2 to 2.7) |
Forceful activities (handgrip with high forces or handling of loads) and repetitive movements of the hand | |||
None | 2482 | 58 | 1 |
Only forceful activities | 756 | 29 | 1.5 (0.96 to 2.4) |
Only repetitive movements | 1231 | 44 | 1.1 (0.7 to 1.7) |
Both | 1664 | 108 | 2.1 (1.5 to 2.9) |
Repetitive movements of the hand and work with vibrating tools | |||
None | 3148 | 82 | 1 |
Only repetitive movements of the hand or wrist | 2406 | 118 | 1.3 (0.9 to 1.8) |
Only work with vibrating tools | 98 | 5 | 1.8 (0.5 to 6.0) |
Both | 501 | 36 | 2.8 (1.6 to 4.8) |
Handgrip with high forces and work with vibrating tools | |||
None | 4236 | 127 | 1 |
Only handgrip with high forces | 1313 | 73 | 1.6 (1.2 to 2.3) |
Only work with vibrating tools | 109 | 3 | 1.0 (0.2 to 3.8) |
Both | 489 | 38 | 3.3 (2.0 to 5.4) |
Adjustment for age, gender, smoking, body mass index and somatisation.