0420 Severe occupational injuries in Morocco
分析了摩洛哥盖尼特拉市2008-2009年210例严重职业伤害，发现建筑、木工纺织和冶金行业风险最高，男性占91%，主要致伤原因为机械和坠落。
<h3>Objectives</h3> Occupational injuries represent a considerable part of the injury burden to society, affecting people in the most productive years of their lives. The aim of this study is to describe the profile of severe occupational injuries in Kenitra city, economic capital of the Gharb region (NW Morocco). <h3>Method</h3> This is a descriptive retrospective analysis of severe occupational injuries (fatal injuries or resulting in permanent disability) notified in the delegation of employment of Kenitra in 2008–2009. The results do not include occupational diseases or journey accidents. <h3>Results</h3> There were 210 severe workplace injuries reported; 176 resulted in temporary disability and 34 were fatal. According to data recorded, 91% of the victims were men with a male-female ratio of 10.05. The most exposed sectors were building and public works sector (38%), wood, furniture, paper, cardboard, textile and clothing industries (29.5%) and metallurgical industries (10%). Accidents were caused by machinery and falling materials, followed by falls from height and electricity. <h3>Conclusions</h3> The assessment and prevention of occupational risks are a major asset to improve the quality of work and retain employees through a better quality of work life.