Pyschosocial factors contribute to work absence, finds Swedish study

Ergoweb reports that work absences can be related to psychosocial and organizational factors as well as physical risk factors, according to a recent study by Swedish researchers. Factors associated with injury/illness absences include stress, a feeling of low control, workplace bullying, long days, pending layoffs, heavy lifting, monotonous tasks, and working in a forward bent position. For a summary of the survey, visit ergoweb.