Global prevalence of occupational injuries in iron and steel industries: a systematic review and meta‑analysis
Summary
This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled 15 studies from 9 countries on injuries in iron and steel workers. On average, about 55% of workers reported an occupational injury in the time frames studied (rates varied a lot by study). Two factors stood out: workers who did not use personal protective equipment (PPE) had about 4 times higher oddsof injury than those who did, and those working night shifts had about 65% higher odds of injury than workers who did not work nights.
Why It Matters For Night Shift Workers and Night Owls
In heavy industry, night shifts and inconsistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) both raise the chance of getting hurt. For anyone working nights around hot metal and powerful machinery, this means two practical levers matter every shift: wear all required PPE correctly, and follow night-shift safety practices (clear procedures, adequate staffing, strong lighting, routine checks). These basics can make a real difference when fatigue and circadian disruption are in play.
Notes
Meta‑analysis.