[Assessment of comfort and health status of Call Center's workers]

G Ital Med Lav Ergon. 2011 Jul-Sep;33(3 Suppl):348-50.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Background: Call Centers are workplaces in which there are a lot of occupational health hazards.

Methods: The aim of the study was to investigate Call Center operators' health status, using: "Ambiente/Salute" questionnaire, VHI questionnaire, health surveillance data analysis.

Results: "Negative" Microclimate rating: 68%; "negative" noise rating: 51%. "Negative" eye symptoms rating: 30%; "negative" postural disorders rating: 21%. "Negative" VHI value (over the limit of 30): 6%.

Conclusions: It's necessary to develop and validate an appropriate health surveillance protocol

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Health Status*
  • Hotlines*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Occupational Health*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires