Description

For sample persons aged 18 and older who worked at a civilian job last year and who had at least five on-the-job injuries last year resulting in medical attention beyond minor first aid, OR inability to do some work activities, OR loss of consciousness, OR transfer to another job, WI5NEWTASK reports if the person was performing a new or unfamiliar task at work when the fifth injury happened.

This variable was included in the 1988 Occupational Health supplement.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1988

Weights

• 1988 : SUPP2WT