Working conditions of Iranian hand-sewn shoe workers and associations with musculoskeletal symptoms

Ergonomics ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 602-611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iman Dianat ◽  
Arezou Salimi
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Shoe Workers

Upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms among Iranian hand-woven shoe workers

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-139
Author(s):  
Hemmat Veisi ◽  
Alireza Choobineh ◽  
Haleh Ghaem ◽  
Mehdi Faraji Kujerdi ◽  
Ramin Barazandeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Modeling ◽  
Shoe Workers

BACKGROUND: Studies have demonstrated that upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (UEMSDs) are highly prevalent among weavers. In Iran, little information is available regarding the prevalence of MSDs and their causal risk factors among hand-woven shoe workers. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of UEMSDs and to identify risk factors associated with UEMSDs symptoms among 586 Iranian hand-woven shoe workers. METHODS: The data were collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and by direct observation of working postures via the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) technique to determine ergonomic risks. RESULTS: The prevalence of MSDs symptoms was high among the hand-woven shoe workers. The mean RULA grand score of 6.3 indicated that in most cases the workers’ postures at their workstations needs to be investigated and changed immediately to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. The highest prevalence rates of MSDs were observed in the shoulders, wrists and arms. The result of multiple logistic regression modeling showed that risk factors associated with UEMSD symptoms were job experience, daily working hours, job satisfaction, working posture, work pressure, and discomfort at workstation, as well as individual factors, such as age, gender, BMI, material status, working conditions, education level, and lack of regular sport/physical activities. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of the present study emphasize that any interventional program in this industry has to focus on improving working conditions particularly by designing ergonomics-oriented workstations and hand tools.

scholarly journals Self-rated health and working conditions among workers from primary health care centers in Brazil

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 971-980 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Posenato Garcia ◽  
Doroteia Aparecida Höfelmann ◽  
Luiz Augusto Facchini
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Primary Care Center ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers

This cross-sectional study with 1,249 workers from all 49 municipal primary health care centers was conducted in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina State, Brazil, with the objective of investigating the prevalence of poor self-rated health and its association with working conditions and other factors. Multivariate statistical analyses were conducted using Poisson regression. The prevalence of poor self-rated health was 21.86% (95%CI: 19.56%-24.15%). The largest prevalence was found among dental assistants (35.71%), and the lowest among physicians (10.66%). In the adjusted analysis, the outcome was associated with female gender (PR = 1.48; 95%CI: 1.03-2.14), older age (PR = 1.29; 95%CI: 1.05-1.59), higher education (PR = 0.69; 95%CI: 0.55-0.87), more time working at the primary care center (PR = 1.57; 95%CI: 1.29-1.98), higher workload score (PR = 1.67; 95%CI: 1.35-2.05), obesity (PR = 1.74; 95%CI: 1.37-2.21), and often or always experiencing musculoskeletal symptoms (PR = 2.69; 95%CI: 1.90-3.83). A higher workload score remained associated with the outcome, suggesting an association between working conditions and self-rated health.

scholarly journals Association of Exposure to a Combination of Ergonomic Risk Factors with Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Korean Workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9456
Author(s):  
Jungsun Park ◽  
Yangho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Korean Working Conditions Survey ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

This study examined the relationship of musculoskeletal symptoms with exposure to a combination of ergonomic risk factors at work and the possible ameliorating effect of enough time to rest during working hours or between consecutive shifts in Korean workers. Data were from the 2017 Korean Working Conditions Survey. Workers exposed to ergonomic risk factors were more likely to report musculoskeletal symptoms than those without exposure, and exposure to more ergonomic risk factors increased the probability of musculoskeletal symptoms. Workers who had the opportunity to rest when desired and those who had enough time to rest between consecutive shifts were less likely to report musculoskeletal symptoms. In conclusion, workers exposed to more ergonomic risk factors had an increased risk for musculoskeletal symptoms, and providing enough time to rest and recovery to workers reduced the risk of musculoskeletal symptoms.

Stress from working conditions among home care personnel with musculoskeletal symptoms

2000 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Brulin ◽  
Anna Winkvist ◽  
Stivia Langendoen
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms

scholarly journals Simulation model for evaluation of ergonomic load in the use of exoskeletons

2021 ◽  
Vol 1199 (1) ◽  
pp. 012011
Author(s):  
D Onofrejová ◽  
M Balážiková
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Simulation Model ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Static Load ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Load Factor ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Ergonomic Analysis

Abstract For the analysis of musculoskeletal workload and associated potential hazardous working conditions as well as musculoskeletal symptoms in worker populations among various occupations different approaches are taken, and extensive data collection studies are being accomplished. Questions are targeted on musculoskeletal workload and associated potentially hazardous working conditions can be categorized into seven indices (force, dynamic and static load, repetitive load, climatic factors, vibration and ergonomic environmental factors). Evaluation focus on standing, sitting, walking and uncomfortable postures, the indices constitute a brief overview of the main findings on musculoskeletal workload and associated potentially hazardous working conditions. The validity of the findings is fair when compared with an index of psychosocial working conditions and discomfort during exposure to physical loads. Worker groups with contrasting musculoskeletal loads can be differentiated on the basis of the indices and other factors. It appears that most indices and factors show significant associations with low back and/or neck-shoulder symptoms. This simulation model NIOSH analysis can be used as a simple and quick approach to identify worker groups in which a more thorough ergonomic analysis indicates possible improvements in load factor using particular exoskeletons at work.

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