What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to assess alcohol consumption levels and identify risky drinking patterns among construction workers in small Italian companies.

April 25, 2026Open Access

Alcohol Consumption at Work in Construction Workers Employed in Small Italian Companies

IBIvan BorrelliUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore LFLuca Fontana APAntongiulio PerrottaUniversity of Salerno

Key Points

The aim is to assess alcohol consumption levels and identify risky drinking patterns among construction workers in small Italian companies.
Analyzed AUDIT-C scores of construction workers to assess alcohol consumption behavior.
Identified subgroups exhibiting risky drinking patterns and alcohol use at work.
A relevant subgroup of workers displayed risky drinking patterns and some level of alcohol consumption during work hours.
Average AUDIT-C scores were not high, indicating that the overall consumption may not be alarming but requires attention.

Abstract

Although average AUDIT-C scores were not high, a relevant subgroup of workers showed risky drinking patterns and some alcohol consumption at work. These findings highlight the need to strengthen prevention strategies and ensure consistent alcohol-related health surveillance in construction settings.

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