Objective To describe the incidences of occupational disease categories in Jinan in 2006-2013, analyze the relevant disease patterns, and provide a basis for administration departments to develop prevention and control strategies for occupational diseases.

Methods Descriptive analysis was utilized for the occupational disease report data of Jinan from 2006 to 2013.

Results In 2006-2013, a total of 1 002 cases covering eight categories of occupational diseases were reported. Pneumoconiosis (757 cases, 75.55%) accounted for the greatest number of total cases, followed by occupational poisoning (110 cases, 10.98%) and occupational otolaryngological and oral diseases (92 cases, 9.18%). The reported cases were distributed in 20 industries. Coal mining and washing industry, general and special equipment manufacturing industry, and ferrous metal mining, smelting, and processing industry were the three most reported industries. The cases were mainly reported in state-owned enterprises, accounting for 81.64% (818 cases). Most cases were reported in medium-sized enterprises, accounting for 44.31% (444 cases), followed by large enterprises, accounting for 32.83% (329 cases).

Conclusion The incidence of occupational diseases from 2006 to 2013 shows a general stability with slight growth, which suggests that multiple aspects involving system construction, daily supervision, personal protection, health surveillance, and health education should be considered for the prevention and treatment of occupational diseases and for the protection of workers' health.