Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic risk factors in early intervention educators

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsin-Yi Kathy Cheng ◽  
Chen-Yi Cheng ◽  
Yan-Ying Ju
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

scholarly journals Association Between Work-Relate Musculoskeletal Disorder and Ergonomic Risk Factors Among Nursing Professionals in Ranya and Qaladiza Districts

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Karwan Mahmood Khudhir ◽  
Kochar Khasraw Saleh ◽  
Muhammed Saeed Qadir ◽  
Kochr Ali Mahmood ◽  
Ahmad Azuhairi Ariffin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Occupational Injury ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) represent one of the leading causes of occupational injury and disability among the professional nursing, due to the number and variety of risk factors associated with the work environment. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) and its association with ergonomic risk factors. A self-administered questionnaire and observational method was used to collect information from 420 individuals and then the data were computerized and analyzed by using SPSS version 21. The overall prevalence of WRMSDs among Ranya and Qaladiza districts nurses was 74%. The neck pain was the most prevalent site of WRMSDs (48.4%) compared to other body parts. Logistic regression analysis indicated that significant risk factors for WRMSDs symptoms were older nurses aged >39.5 years old (OR=3.076, 95% CI: 1.200, 7.884), medium RULA risk level (OR= 255.096, 95% CI: 24.078, 2702.681), very high RULA risk level (OR=151.675, 95% CI: 17.536, 1311.891), low RULA risk level (OR=9.277, 95% CI: 1.064, 80.893). Prevention strategies and health education which emphasizes on psychosocial risk factors and how to improve working conditions should be introduced.

scholarly journals Determining the musculoskeletal disorders as the most common work-related injuries, especially in the crafts using the OCRA evaluation method

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gh Halvani ◽  
H Fallah ◽  
R Jafari Nodoushan ◽  
A Haji hosseini ◽  
H Fallah zadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
The Body ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors

Introduction: The condition of work in handloom weaving industries cause musculoskeletal (MSDS) disorders which are the most prevailing professional problem among weavers. The aim of this research was to determine ergonomic risk factors in the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders. Method: The present study was done through descriptive cross-section method to assess the risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the weavers. Our data collection tools were: demographic questionnaire, job Nordic questionnaire and body map prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders to decide the rate of symptoms. Then, we took film from handloom weavers while wearing to know the condition of their bodies. After reviewing the films, the posture marks was assigned to each duty using the Ergo Intelligence software. At the end, data were analyzed via one-way ANOVA and T-test using SPSS ver.20. Results: The results showed that the most frequent incidence of pain in different organs of the body during last year belonged to neck and shoulder. The average OCRA was 3.65.This indicated that most of the handloom weavers (64.4%) are at high risk. Conclusion: According to the re According to the results of OCRA indices, weavers are at high risk for musculoskeletal injuries, indicating their poor working environment and working conditions, indicating the need for corrective actions.

scholarly journals Ergonomic Risk Factors and Their Association With Lower Back and Neck Pain Among Pharmaceutical Employees in Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 64 (12) ◽  
pp. 586-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasser Labbafinejad ◽  
Zahra Imanizade ◽  
Hossein Danesh
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Working Posture ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Absence From Work ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore the ergonomic risk factors for low back pain (LBP) and neck pain in an industry in which only light tasks are performed. These common disorders can be significant work-related musculoskeletal disorders. This study included 396 employees who worked in packaging units of pharmaceutical companies. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and the rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) were used to generate data. This study showed an association between LBP, RULA scores, and workers’ education. For neck pain, an association was found with age, gender, and subjective questions about working posture (mostly sitting/standing or alternating between the two). Absence from work more than 3 days, which could have been associated with pain, was significantly associated with both disorders.

scholarly journals REPETITION AS A RISK FACTOR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonja Pavlovic-Veselinovic
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Repetitive Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Repetitive Strain

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are becoming a major problem in world economy. There is many and various risk factors that contribute to their development. Repetitive work is one of the most important risk factor. In this paper is described the body's response to repetitive strain, existing methods for evaluation/ quantification of repetition as risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders. The author proposes a new multidimensional scale for rating the level of risk of repetitive work, which may be useful in the risk assessment of the workplace. Key words: ergonomics, work related musculoskeletal disorders, risk assessment.

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