ABSTRACT

This study aims to describe the epidemiology of moderate to severe work-related injuries [WRIs] in Qatar, a rapidly developing high-income country.

Consecutive data for all adult victims of moderate to severe WRIs was obtained, from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2016, from the trauma registry of the national trauma referral center of Qatar.

A majority of the 5,773 WRI were males from South Asia. The leading mechanisms of injury were falls from height, road traffic injuries and falling objects. There was a 37% reduction of the incidence of injury per 100,000 workers, from 2008–16. The proportion of falls from height decreased during the study period and that from RTIs increased.

The improvements in worker safety in Qatar are reflected in their changing epidemiology and incidence. A nationally linked WRI database will provide data to guide the prioritization and formulation of future programs to improve worker safety in Qatar.