Kwangsukstith Siriaran, Surawattanasakul Vithawat, Mahakkanukrauh Chollada, Panumasvivat Jinjuta, Sirikul Wachiranun
Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Intawaroros Road, Sri Phum Subdistrict, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
J Occup Med Toxicol. 2025 May 10;20(1):13. doi: 10.1186/s12995-025-00460-x.
Motorcycle Food Delivery Riders (MFDRs) play a vital role in the online food delivery industry, yet their prolonged time on the road exposes them to numerous occupational hazards, health risks, making them more vulnerable than both regular motorcyclists and the general population. The study aimed to investigate the working conditions, occupational hazards, health issues, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the association between occupational hazards and health effects among Thai MFDRs.
A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to mid-February 2022 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, using an anonymous self-reported survey. A total of 709 MFDRs participated in the survey. Data were collected on background information, job characteristics, occupational hazards, health issues, and the use of PPE over the previous six months. The data were analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Most MFDRs are frequently exposed to physical hazards, including heat and sunlight (91.6%), as well as chemical hazards such as exhaust smoke (90.1%) and particulate matter (PM) (86.1%). Most MFDRs reported suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (62.1%) and eyes-related problems (45.1%). The most common problems were shoulder pain (39.2%), neck pain (38.1%), and burning eyes (33.3%). Multivariable logistic regression analysis indicates that biomechanical hazards are significantly associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) (p < 0.05), while psychological hazards significantly associated with headaches, insomnia, and feeling depressed (p < 0.05). Additionally, physical hazards such as sunlight and heat, noise, and whole-body vibrations, are also significantly associated with headaches, flu-like symptoms, and insomnia (p < 0.05). The most worn PPE by the participants were helmets (99.72%), long-leg pants (99.72%), masks (99.29%), and thermal jackets (98.17%).
The high prevalence of occupational hazards and health issues among MFDRs is worrisome. It is critical for platform companies and health sectors to introduce effective protective measures for workers, including establishing health surveillance, and supplying PPE.
摩托车送餐骑手（MFDRs）在在线食品配送行业中发挥着至关重要的作用，但他们长时间在路上骑行，面临众多职业危害和健康风险，这使得他们比普通摩托车骑手和一般人群更容易受到伤害。该研究旨在调查泰国摩托车送餐骑手的工作条件、职业危害、健康问题、个人防护装备（PPE）的使用情况，以及职业危害与健康影响之间的关联。
2021年11月至2022年2月中旬在泰国清迈进行了一项横断面研究，采用匿名自我报告调查。共有709名摩托车送餐骑手参与了调查。收集了关于背景信息、工作特征、职业危害、健康问题以及过去六个月个人防护装备使用情况的数据。使用多变量逻辑回归模型对数据进行分析。
大多数摩托车送餐骑手经常暴露于身体危害中，包括高温和阳光（91.6%），以及化学危害，如废气烟雾（90.1%）和颗粒物（PM）（86.1%）。大多数摩托车送餐骑手报告患有肌肉骨骼疾病（62.1%）和眼部相关问题（45.1%）。最常见的问题是肩部疼痛（39.2%）、颈部疼痛（38.1%）和眼睛灼痛（33.3%）。多变量逻辑回归分析表明，生物力学危害与肌肉骨骼疾病（MSDs）显著相关（p < 0.05），而心理危害与头痛、失眠和抑郁情绪显著相关（p < 0.05）。此外，阳光和高温、噪音以及全身振动等身体危害也与头痛、流感样症状和失眠显著相关（p < 0.05）。参与者最常佩戴的个人防护装备是头盔（99.72%）、长裤（99.72%）、口罩（99.29%）和保暖夹克（98.17%）。
摩托车送餐骑手职业危害和健康问题的高发生率令人担忧。平台公司和卫生部门为工人引入有效的保护措施至关重要，包括建立健康监测和提供个人防护装备。
