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Stream newsletter: Study on Transitions in Employment, Ability and Motivation

Geuskens, G. (author), van den Heuvel, S. (author), Oude Hengel, K. (author), Koopmans, L. (author), van der Meer, L. (author), Niks, R. (author), van der Zwaan, L. (author), Bouwhuis, S. (author), Petricheva, V. (author), de Vroome, E.M.M. (author), Bongers, P. (author), de Wind, A. (author), Leijten, F. (author), Blatter, B. (author)

What is STREAM? STREAM is a longitudinal study with annual measurements among persons aged 45- 64 in the Netherlands. Participants fill in an online questionnaire on topics such as: health, work, knowledge and skills, social circumstances, and financial situation. More than 12,000 employees, 1,000 self-employed persons, and 2,000 non-employed...

article 2019

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Naar een dashboard duurzame inzetbaarheid

Blatter, B. (author), Dorenbosch, L. (author), Keijzer, L. (author)

Vlaanderen kent de Monitor Werkbaar Werk als informatiebron over de kwaliteit van werk voor de Vlaamse Regering, sociale partners, werkgevers en andere arbeidsmarktpartijen. Nederland kent sinds 2010 een soortgelijk instrument: het Dashboard Duurzame Inzetbaarheid. In deze bijdrage zetten we het beleidsmodel uiteen en de daaraan gekoppelde data...

article 2015

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Duurzame inzetbaarheid in perspectief: inzichten en oplossingen op sector, organisatie en individueel niveau

Blatter, B. (author), Dorenbosch, L. (author), Keijzer, L. (author)

De 2e druk van Duurzame inzetbaarheid in perspectief heeft wat kleine wijziginggn. De duurzame inzetbaarheid van werknemers is een veelzijdig onderwerp dat vele beleidsmakers, onderzoekers en (HR-)managers bezighoudt. Hoe vergaat het de Nederlandse werknemers op de arbeidsmarkt van nu? Welke acties zijn nodig voor de toekomst? Deze bundel...

report 2014

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Underlying factors of musculoskeletal disorders: What are we missing?

Davis, K.G. (author), Marras, W.S. (author), Punnett, L. (author), Winkelstein, B. (author), Blatter, B. (author)

The purpose of the panel will be to discuss briefly the current knowledge of factors relating to musculoskeletal disorders in four main areas: biomechanics, psychosocial, individual characteristics, and pain sensation. The main discussion of the panel will have panelist challenge musculoskeletal disorder researchers to focus on new directions...

conference paper 2012

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An economic evaluation of an intervention at construction worksites

Oude Hengel, K. (author), Bosmans, J. (author), Bongers, P. (author), van der Beek, A. (author), Blatter, B. (author)

public lecture 2012

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How to prolong working life while maintaining good health and high productivity. Determinants and intervention

Houtman, I. (author), Geuskens, G. (author), Blatter, B. (author), Wevers, C. (author)

public lecture 2012

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Musculoskeletal 2: Are demographics, work and health associated with the ability and motivation to continue working until the age of 65 in construction workers? Oral presentations: Day 3: Friday, September 9, 2011. 22nd International Conference on Epidemiology in Occupational Health EPICOH 2011 September 7-9, 2011, Oxford, UK

Oude Hengel, K. (author), Blatter, B. (author), Geuskens, G. (author), Koppes, L. (author), Bongers, P. (author)

Objectives: Because of the ageing and decreasing working population in the construction industry, it is important to encourage workers to prolong their working life. The objective of this study was to explore factors associated with the ability and motivation to continue working until the age of 65 years in construction workers. Methods: In...

article 2011

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Methodology 1: Systematic reviews for occupational safety and health: the PEROSH clearinghouse. Oral presentations: Day 1: Wednesday, September 7, 2011. 22nd International Conference on Epidemiology in Occupational Health EPICOH 2011 September 7-9, 2011, Oxford, UK

Nold, A. (author), Blatter, B. (author), Euler, U. (author), Gagliardi, D. (author), Knardahl, S. (author), Lastowiecka-Moras, E. (author), Olsen, O. (author), Verbeek, J. (author)

Objectives Systematic reviews and meta-analysis of high quality offer combined results from epidemiological studies which can be very helpful for decision making in occupational safety and health (OSH). The Clearinghouse of Systematic Reviews, a joint project of seven European research institutes, aims to make high quality reviews available that...

article 2011

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Musculoskeletal 1: Are peaks in computer use a risk factor for neck and upper extremity symptoms? Oral presentations: Day 2: Thursday, September 8, 2011. 22nd International Conference on Epidemiology in Occupational Health EPICOH 2011 September 7-9, 2011, Oxford, UK

Richter, J. (author), van den Heuvel, S. (author), Huysmans, M. (author), van Beek, A. (author), Blatter, B. (author)

Objectives: Epidemiologic studies on physical exposure during computer use have mainly focused on average exposure duration. In the current study, we aimed to relate periods of high peak exposure during computer use with the occurrence of neck-shoulder (NS) and arm-wrist-hand (AWH) symptoms. Methods: A prospective cohort study among 1951 office...

article 2011

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PEROSH – Clearinghouse systematic reviews on occupational health and safety topics

Euler, U. (author), Blatter, B. (author), Vicente, M.de (author), Aramburg, D. (author), Fishta, A. (author), Gagliardi, D. (author), Knardahl, S. (author), Lastowiecka-Moras, E. (author), Nold, A. (author), Olsen, O. (author), Heuvel. S. van den, (author), Verbeek, J. (author)

conference paper 2011

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Are demographics, work and health associated with the ability and motivation to continue working until the age of 65 in construction workers?

Oude Hengel, K. (author), Blatter, B. (author), Geuskens, G. (author), Koppes, L. (author), Bongers, P. (author)

Objectives: Because of the ageing and decreasing working population in the construction industry, it is important to encourage workers to prolong their working life. The objective of this study was to explore factors associated with the ability and motivation to continue working until the age of 65 years in construction workers. Methods: In...

public lecture 2011

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Systematic reviews for occupational safety and health: the PEROSH clearinghouse

Nold, A. (author), Blatter, B. (author), Euler, U. (author), Fishta, A. (author), Gagliardi, D. (author), Knardahl, S. (author), Lastowiecka-Moras, E. (author), Olsen, O. (author), Heuvel. S. van den, (author), Verbeek, J. (author)

public lecture 2011

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Factors associated with the ability and willingness to continue working in construction workers?

Oude Hengel, K. (author), Blatter, B. (author), Geuskens, G. (author), Koppes, L. (author), Bongers, P. (author)

public lecture 2011

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Lichamelijke belasting van kantoormederwekers? Hoe te meten tijdens het dagelijks werk?

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Eijckelhof, L. (author), Huysmans, M. (author), Blatter, B. (author), Johnson, P. (author), van der Beek, A. (author), van Dieen, J. (author), Dennerlein, J. (author)

public lecture 2010

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Naar een monitor voor duurzame inzetbaarheid

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Wevers, C. (author), Sanders, J. (author), Kraan, K. (author), Venema, A. (author), Blatter, B. (author), Joling, C. (author), Goudswaard, A. (author), Geuskens, G. (author), Houtman, I. (author)

report 2010

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Arbeidsomstandigheden en arbeidsmarkttekorten in onderwijs, zorg en welzijn

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Smulders, P. (author), Blatter, B. (author), den Besten, H. (author)

Geanalyseerd wordt hoe de arbeidsomstandigheden in Nederland in de sectoren onderwijs, zorg en welzijn zich verhouden tot de arbeidsomstandigheden in andere bedrijfssectoren. Met behulp van logistische regressieanalyse is onderzocht in welke mate arbeidsomstandigheden in deze sectoren van invloed zijn op het ziekteverzuim, de mate waarin men...

article 2009

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Impact study of community initiatives on WRMSDs in Europe

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Blatter, B. (author), van den Heuvel, S. (author), de Kraker, H. (author), Treutlein, D. (author), Hollander, A. (author)

report 2009

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Zwaar werk en vervroegd pensioen

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Blatter, B. (author), Houtman, I.L.D. (author), van den Bossche, S. (author)

De zwaarte van het werk heeft niet alleen een fysieke maar ook een psychsiche component. Op beide componenten samen scoren verpleegkundigen, ziekenverzorgers, politie en brandweer het hoogst. Te nemen maatregelen dienen zich op beide aspecten van zwaar werk te richten.

article 2009

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Op halve kracht: Rsi veroorzaakt productiviteitsverlies

van den Heuvel, S. (author), IJmker, S. (author), Blatter, B. (author), de Korte, E. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

Uit recent onderzoek onder beeldschermwerkers met rsi-klachten die door blijven werken, blijkt dat deze beroepsziekte een kostbare verzuimfactor is voor organisaties. In het ergste geval vallen werknemers hierdoor in het ziekteverzuim, in het gunstigste geval leidt het tot productieverlies bij mensen die doormodderen met rsi. Het advies in deze...

article 2008

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: prevention report

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Podniece, Z. (author), van den Heuvel, S. (author), Blatter, B. (author)

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can interfere with activities at work and can lead to reduced productivity, sickness absence and chronic occupational disability. The aim of this report is to systematic evaluate the effectiveness of interventions at the workplace since 2002 and to provide practical examples with respect to...

report 2008