A critical review on physical factors and functional characteristics that may explain a sex/gender difference in work-related neck/shoulder disorders

Ergonomics ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie N. Côté
Keyword(s):  
Gender Difference ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Functional Characteristics ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Shoulder Disorders

scholarly journals On certain issues related to chronic exposure to occupational noise and impacts exerted by it on workers’ bodies (literature review)

2021 ◽  
pp. 186-196
Author(s):  
V.F. Spirin ◽  
◽  
A.M. Starshov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Chronic Exposure ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Work Related

Chronic exposure to noise becomes especially significant when it occurs at workplaces since it results not only in deteriorated life quality of workers but also in disorders in their occupational activities. Occupational sensorineural hearing loss (SHL) holds the 1st rank place among occupational diseases caused by exposure to industrial physical factors. As any other work-related disease, sensorineural hearing loss makes it more difficult to preserve labor resources in the country and leads to significant economic losses. Given that, it is extremely vital to develop procedures for early diagnostics, to determine all possible risks that cause hearing loss directly or indirectly, and to create efficient prevention activities aimed at preserving health of workers exposed to noise at their workplaces. We reviewed literature data published over the last 5–7 years and analyzed more than 100 scientific works on the matter. Our review covers data from 61 sources that are the most relevant regarding tasks we aimed to solve in this research. Literature analysis allowed us to conclude that hearing loss caused by chronic exposure to noise at a workplace was a rather significant problem outlined by occupational medicine experts all over the world. It was shown that noise factor, apart from its direct impacts on the acoustic apparatus, produced apparent negative effects on many organs and systems causing various functional disorders in them which could directly or indirectly exacerbate hearing loss in workers.

Occupational physical risk factors and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among the traditional lacquerware toy makers of South India

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Pradeep Kumar Hanumegowda ◽  
Sakthivel Gnanasekaran ◽  
Shankar Subramaniam ◽  
Adarsh Honnappa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
South India ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Study Results

BACKGROUND: The majority of handicraft workers in India falls under the informal sector, which plays a prominent role in the employment generation. Artisans in handicraft sectors encounter various hazards and risks causing occupational diseases. OBJECTIVE: The key objective of the study is to identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and occupational risk factors among the artisans involved in making traditional lacquerware toys in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, South India. METHODS: The subjects considered in this study are 177 artisans who work in mechanized lathes at Channapatna of Karnataka and Etikoppaka of Andhra Pradesh, South India. The information regarding the reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) symptoms from 7 days to 12 months are collected through modified Standardized Nordic Questionnaire and by direct observations. Moreover, the intervention of WMSD in their day-to-day life and the overall comfort of their body are also determined. The questionnaire survey is conducted through face-to-face interviews and by direct field study. RESULTS: From the statistical analysis, it is found that about 76.83%of the study population (77.4%male and 74.28%female) has self-reported WMSDs. The prevalence of WMSD is most common in the age group of 30–40 years. Physical factors like workplace adaptability, stress at work, body postures, health status, body mass index, active and enough breaks during work and body condition at the end of work have a significant association with WMSD. CONCLUSION: In this study, many of the work-related and lifestyle/health-related factors show a significant association with WMSD in artisans. The sub-standard working environment and the nature of work expose artisans to many occupational risks in their day-to-day life. To mitigate the occupational risks and musculoskeletal disorders, the workspace needs to be resigned ergonomically.

SHOULDER MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE WORK

2003 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mircea Fagarasanu ◽  
Shrawan Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Actual State ◽  
Office Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Shoulder Disorders ◽  
Ergonomic Interventions ◽  
The Relationship

Although several studies addressed the work-related shoulder pathology, there is still a lack of knowledge regarding the causal relationship between different factors in industrial/office activities and shoulder musculoskeletal disorders. The goal of this review is to evaluate in a realistic manner the role of the factors implicated in the shoulder disorders development in high-risk activities. This article reviews the actual state of information regarding the etiological relationship between physical and psychosocial stress and occupational musculoskeletal problems in shoulder area, emphasizing the relationship between ergonomic interventions on musculoskeletal system. Secondly, a comprehensive presentation of the pathophysiology and etiology of shoulder muscle problems is provided. Critical factors such as arm elevation, lack of rest, overloading of several muscles and mental stress during performed tasks are discussed in relation to shoulder musculoskeletal disorders development. Finally, using the available data, the authors present a thorough recommendation of mandatory redesign interventions with suggestions for future research in this area.

scholarly journals A critical review of the proposed definitions of fundamental chemical quantities and their impact on chemical communities (IUPAC Technical Report)

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (7) ◽  
pp. 951-981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Marquardt ◽  
Juris Meija ◽  
Zoltan Mester ◽  
Marcy Towns ◽  
Ron Weir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Planck Constant ◽  
Amount Of Substance ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Avogadro Constant ◽  
Technical Report ◽  
Measurements In Chemistry ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
New Si

AbstractIn the proposed new SI, the kilogram will be redefined in terms of the Planck constant and the mole will be redefined in terms of the Avogadro constant. These redefinitions will have some consequences for measurements in chemistry. The goal of the Mole Project (IUPAC Project Number 2013-048-1-100) was to compile published work related to the definition of the quantity ‘amount of substance’, its unit the ‘mole’, and the consequence of these definitions on the unit of the quantity mass, the kilogram. The published work has been reviewed critically with the aim of assembling all possible aspects in order to enable IUPAC to judge the adequateness of the existing definitions or new proposals. Compilation and critical review relies on the broadest spectrum of interested IUPAC members.

scholarly journals The prevalence and work-related physical factors associated with knee pain in older Thai farmers

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 466-469
Author(s):  
Punnee Peungsuwan ◽  
Uraiwan Chatchawan ◽  
Rungthip Puntumetakul ◽  
Juinichiro Yamauchi
Keyword(s):  
Knee Pain ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Related

The Influence on Seeking Care Because of Neck and Shoulder Disorders from Work-Related Exposures

Epidemiology ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 537-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Wigaeus Tornqvist ◽  
Åsa Kilbom ◽  
Eva Vingård ◽  
Lars Alfredsson ◽  
Mats Hagberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Related ◽  
Shoulder Disorders

Epidemiological criteria of work related shoulder disorders

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 656-657
Author(s):  
Z FAN ◽  
B SILVERSTEIN ◽  
E VIIKARIJUNTURA ◽  
D BONAUTO ◽  
S BAO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Related ◽  
Shoulder Disorders

Time Pressure and Mental Workload Effects on Perceived Workload and Key Strike Force during Typing

2005 ◽  
Vol 49 (14) ◽  
pp. 1390-1394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura E. Hughes ◽  
Kari Babski-Reeves
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Physical Risk ◽  
Increase Risk ◽  
Physical Risk Factors ◽  
Perceived Workload

Although physical factors are accepted as risks in the development of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), psychosocial factors may explain some of the remaining differences in susceptibility to WMSDs. The following study examined the effects of two psychosocial factors, mental workload and time pressure, on typing performance, perceived workload, and key strike force while typing. The majority of the key strike force measures increased with increases in time pressure and mental workload. Perceived overall workload (as measured using SWAT) increased with mental workload and time pressure, and typing performance decreased. Additionally, gender, locus of control, and perceived stress level did not influence outcomes. Physical risk factors may be mediated by psychosocial factors to increase risk for WMSD development in the upper extremities. Therefore, both physical and psychosocial aspects of work environments should be considered when designing jobs and work tasks to prevent injuries and improve productivity.

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