Introduction
Research has shown that young workers (< 25 years) are more at risk than older workers regarding workplace injuries (Salminen, 2004; McCabe, 2008; Breslin et al., 2008). However, young workers are more exposed to non-permanent injuries (Breslin et al., 2003), while risk of fatal injuries is higher for older workers compared to younger workers (Salminen, 2004). Considering risk factors, a Canadian study found that workrelated factors were predictors of work disability absence, and this study claimed that physical demands at work are risk factors for work-related absence for young workers (< 25 years), regarding both injuries and health complaints (Breslin et al., 2008).
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