Background: Occupational burns are one of the major causes of accidental mortality and morbidity and have a significant financial burden on rehabilitation expenditures and hospitals. Such injuries cause patients to suffer from a wide range of complications based on the severity and grade of burn injuries. In Saudi Arabia, there is a lack of literature reporting occupational burn injury characteristics and patterns. Aim: To identify the patterns and characteristics of occupational burn injuries managed at a plastic surgery unit in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a retrospective study that was conducted at a plastic surgery unit in-------hospital between the period from-------to---------. The study was conducted on individuals who were admitted to the hospital for occupational burn injuries. The data of patients were retrieved from the medical records. Results: The study included 244 patients; 95.9% were males and 92.2% were non-Saudi patients. Of these, 64.3% had partial-thickness burns, and 20.1% were... Continue Reading

Background: Exposure to high temperatures for long periods, combined with strenuous physical activity, can cause the body to overheat. Outdoor workers are more prone to heat-related illness (HRI); consequently, they are more prone to morbidity and mortality if they do not adopt protective measures. Effective preventive measures involve preventing HRI and improving the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of the workers to reduce their vulnerability to HRI. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice, and preparedness of outdoor workers regarding HRI prevention. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that was conducted at the outpatient clinics of National Medical Care between the period from-----to------- on outdoor workers. The study was conducted using a questionnaire to collect data from the participants. The survey investigated knowledge, attitude, practice, preparedness, and barriers. Results: A total of 170 workers were recruited; the mean±SD score of knowledge, attitude, and preparedness was 6.1±3.2, 12.9±2.8,... Continue Reading

Background: Work safety is a set of measures taken to prevent hazards originating from the work environment, prevent events threatening the health of the workers, and protect workers' health. Workers are exposed to a wide range of workplace risks. The perception of workers regarding work safety can affect their safety behavior and consequently their outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the association between the perception of workplace safety climate and the safety behavior of workers attending occupational health clinics in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that was conducted on workers attending occupational health clinics in Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted between the period from---------to-------- using an online survey for data collection. The candidates were invited to participate in the study via email and social media. Results: A total of 365 workers from different occupations were recruited. The mean±SD of perception and safety behavior... Continue Reading

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are more susceptible to infection as they are in contact with patients with different diseases and conditions. Therefore, vaccination of HCWs can reduce the infection of preventable diseases and consequences related to such infections. The knowledge, attitude, and acceptance of HCWs regarding adult vaccination programs determine HCWs' uptake of vaccines, as well as their recommendation of the vaccine to patients. Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and acceptance of HCWs regarding adult vaccination programs in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that was conducted on healthcare workers at the National Medical Care between the period from---------to-------. The study was conducted via a questionnaire distributed to the participants, which investigated knowledge, attitude, and acceptance of HCWs regarding adult vaccination programs. Results: A total of 210 HCWs met the criteria and were enrolled. There were 161 (76.7%) who received the influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 booster... Continue Reading

Background: Varicose veins (VV) are a prevalent vascular pathology with significant occupational implications. Despite being recognized as a health concern among healthcare workers (HCWs), data in Saudi Arabia remains fragmented. This study aimed to systematically review and quantitatively synthesize the prevalence of VV among HCWs in Saudi Arabia and identify associated risk factors. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted for studies published up to June 2026. Eligible studies included observational research on HCWs in Saudi Arabia reporting VV prevalence. Two reviewers independently screened records, extracted data, and assessed methodological quality using the NHLBI tool. A meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model to calculate pooled prevalence, with heterogeneity assessed via I2 statistics. Results: Five cross-sectional studies involving 1381 HCWs were included. The meta-analysis revealed a pooled prevalence of VV among HCWs in Saudi Arabia of 12% (95% CI: 8–16%). Substantial... Continue Reading

Background: Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) represents a major occupational health problem among nurses due to the substantial physical and psychosocial demands of nursing practice. Although numerous studies from Arab countries have investigated MSP among nurses, pooled regional evidence remains limited. We aimed to comprehensively evaluate the burden of musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in Arab countries by estimating pooled prevalence across different anatomical sites and summarizing associated occupational, psychosocial, and individual risk factors. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched from inception until May 2026. Random-effects meta-analyses were performed to estimate pooled prevalence rates with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Heterogeneity was assessed using the I² statistic, while publication bias was evaluated using Doi plots and the Luis Furuya-Kanamori (LFK) index. Sensitivity analyses were conducted using a leave-one-out approach. Results: Sixteen cross-sectional studies involving 3,467 nurses from seven Arab countries... Continue Reading

Background: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a prevalent occupational disease and a serious health issue. NIHL adversely affects the quality of life (QOL) and eventually leads to increasing social isolation and depression. The burden of NIHL varies widely across occupations and regions. There is a lack of studies focusing on NIHL in healthcare settings and the prevention of NIHL in healthcare and industrial settings. Therefore, this review was established to identify the prevalence of occupational NIHL among healthcare and industrial workers and identify the possible preventive strategies. The literature related to the current subject was obtained through an online search process. The eligible articles were reviewed and discussed under three major titles to cover our current subject. We found that occupational NIHL is a significant issue among HCWs and industrial workers. The prevalence of occupational NIHL is widely varied based on the field of workers and the type of occupation, even... Continue Reading

Background: Complex injuries involving several organ systems can be caused by high-energy occupational trauma. Patients who first seem neurologically intact may have traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially if there are more obvious orthopedic impairments. Finding modest neurological abnormalities that might affect treatment choices still requires careful clinical screening. Case Presentation: 64-year-old hypertensive male came to our emergency department (ED) as a result of being struck by a vehicle at work. Witnesses said he briefly lost consciousness at the scene and could not remember what occurred afterward. On admission, his GCS was 15, and he was conscious. Anisocoria was noted on neurological examination. Computed tomography of the brain demonstrated a small right frontal cerebral contusion with mild surrounding edema and an associated subgaleal hematoma, without skull fracture or midline shift. A complicated injury was shown by radiological scans of the right lower leg: a comminuted fracture of the upper third of... Continue Reading

Background Although rare, high-energy occupational crush injuries to the thoracolumbar spine can have catastrophic consequences due to significant mechanical instability and neurological damage. When compounded by spinal canal damage and acute myelopathy, complex fracture patterns that combine flexion-distraction injury and burst fracture features pose a considerable diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Case Presentation A 36-year-old man employee who was previously in good health arrived at the emergency room after suffering a crush injury at work when a big object fell on his back. A neurological examination indicated full bilateral lower-limb paralysis with substantial sensory loss. However, the patient was aware and attentive upon arrival, with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15/15 and retained peripheral pulses. An unstable T12 fracture that exte]nded through both pedicles and posterior elements was seen on the first computed tomography, which was consistent with a flexion-distraction (Chance-type) injury. Retropulsed fracture fragments caused moderate-to-severe spinal canal stenosis.... Continue Reading

Background: Crush hand injuries are a devastating type of traumatic injury that is particularly difficult to manage due to the complexity and involvement of several affected tissues in such injuries. Additionally, crush injuries represent some of the poorest patient outcomes. The management of such injuries requires immediate limb-saving management and long-term planning for rehabilitation and function preservation.Case presentation: This case is a 30-year-old male construction worker who suffered a severe occupational crush injury to his right hand due to entrapment in mechanical machinery at a workplace site. Immediately after his admission, he underwent hemorrhage control and medical interventions to manage pain and prevent infection. He underwent radiological assessment and assessment by a multidisciplinary surgical team who performed hand salvage to the patient via definitive hemostasis, revascularization, musculoskeletalrepair, and reconstruction coverage. The patient then followed an early tailored occupational rehabilitation program after discharge.Conclusion: Early hemostasis, multidisciplinary assessment, and management of the... Continue Reading