The prevalence of occupational injuries and associated risk factors among workers in iron and steel industries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The iron and steel industries are among the most dangerous workplaces in the world compared to other manufacturing industries. Workers are exposed to multiple occupational hazards, which predispose them to high risks of both fatal and non-fatal injuries. Currently, the data on the global prevalence and associated risk factors for occupational injuries in the iron and steel industries is fragmented and incomplete. This study was undertaken to address this issue by pooling data relating to the prevalence of occupational injuries and its associated factors among workers in iron and steel industries studies around the world.

Methods

The search was conducted systematically using PubMed, HINARI, EMBASE and Google Scholar for published studies in English that reported on

SUBMITTER: Shabani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11428562 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature