scholarly journals Comparison of ergonomic risk factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dismantler and burners of electronic waste in Agbogbloshie, Accra Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 715-719
Author(s):  
Augustine A. Acquah ◽  
Clive D’Souza ◽  
Bernard J. Martin ◽  
John Arko-Mensah ◽  
Niladri Basu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Trunk Flexion ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Rudimentary methods for electronic waste (e-waste) recycling employed in developing countries are a source of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). A summarized comparison of WRMSDs and preliminary exposure assessment among e-waste dismantlers (D) and burners (B) in Agbogbloshie, Ghana is presented. A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate WRMSDs and associated risk factors using the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire and a newly developed ergonomic assessment tool. Results indicated higher WRMSDs prevalence in the lower back (68% D vs. 52% B; p = 0.172), shoulder (41% D vs. 29% B; p = 0.279) and upper arm (33% D vs 5% B; p = 0.010). Moderate to severe trunk flexion, high force exertion, repetition and vibration were prevalent risk factors among workers and were significantly higher in dismantlers than burners ( p ≤ 0.001). Detailed ergonomic studies investigating the relationship between physical exposures and WRMSDs are needed to provide a deeper understanding of WRMSD causation in e-waste workers and more particularly in unstructured, unregulated work.

Risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the footwear industry: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilza Karla dos Santos Leite ◽  
Anísio José da Silva Araújo ◽  
Jonhatan Magno Norte da Silva ◽  
Leila Amaral Gontijo ◽  
Elamara Marama de Araújo Vieira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Footwear Industry ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

A descriptive study on work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMDs) among physiotherapy practitioners in Kigali city: prevalence, risk factors and preventive strategies

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Baptiste Sagahutu ◽  
A. Nuhu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Body Part ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Risk Factors ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background: Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) represent a significant occupational problem among physiotherapy practitioners worldwide; however, data on this problem are sparse in Rwanda.Objective: To identify the prevalence, risk factors and preventive strategies for WMSDs among physiotherapists in Kigali-Rwanda.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive quantitative design was used. A self-administered questionnaire was used among 49 physiotherapists. Data were analysed using the descriptive statistics. Ethical clearance was obtained from the IRB of University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences.Results: The prevalence of WMSDs among physiotherapists in Kigali was 77.8%. The lower back was the most affected body part (77.1%). Forty percent experienced WMSDs in their first one to five years of experience. Working in the same positions for long periods (40.0%) and treating excessive number of patients per day (31.1%) were the most perceived risk factors. The commonest identified preventive strategies were to avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time 77.8% and adjust plinth or bed height 77.8. Only 31.1% stopped patients’ treatment if it caused or aggravated their WMSDs.Conclusion: The prevalence of WMSDs among physiotherapists in Kigali was high. Risk factors have been identified and vaious preventive strategies have been suggested by physiotherapists themselves and should be applied.

scholarly journals Work related musculoskeletal disorders in physical therapists; a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hammad Haleem ◽  
Ikram Ali ◽  
Savera Khan ◽  
Abdullah Jehangir ◽  
Irfan Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Introduction: Physical therapists are required to perform tasks that predispose them to developing work related musculoskeletal disorders. The physical therapists personal and professional life can be affected by work related musculoskeletal disorders. High level evidence is lacking regarding work related musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this study was to combine information on prevalence, risk factors and the consequences of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in physical therapists. Material & Methods: A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines.Three members independently searched the databases PubMed and other online sources including google scholar for relevant data from July 2014 to September 2020. Cross-sectional studies published in English language which reported work related musculoskeletal disorders in physical therapists were included. Studies involving physical therapy students and internees, having insufficient information about past or current work-related musculoskeletal disorders, sample size of physical therapists less than 50 and not published in peer reviewed journals were excluded. Results: Twenty one articles were included in current systematic review. The 1-year prevalence of workrelated musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists ranged from 38.5% to 97.6%. The low back was the commonest affected body part. Treating large number of patients and manual therapy were the leading risk factors for developing work related musculoskeletal disorders. The most common consequences were modifying treatment techniques and reducing work hours. Conclusion: Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders are high among physical therapists. The nature of physical therapy job presents significant risk factors which can lead to work related musculoskeletal disorders.

scholarly journals Collaborating With Sonographers and Vascular Technologists to Develop Ergonomics Interventions to Address Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn M. Sommerich ◽  
Kevin D. Evans ◽  
Steven A. Lavender ◽  
Elizabeth Sanders ◽  
Sharon Joines ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Participatory Approach ◽  
Workplace Intervention ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Workplace Interventions ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

For more than two decades, surveys of imaging technologists have consistently reported high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal discomfort (WRMSD). Yet, workplace intervention research involving sonographers is limited. In this study, a transdisciplinary team of researchers used a participatory approach to work with diagnostic medical sonographers (DMS) and vascular technologists (VT) to identify needs and opportunities for developing new approaches to work that will reduce sonographers’ exposures to WRMSD risk factors. In this paper, we describe the approach and the resulting identified needs. We also describe the prototyping and testing of two work approaches that target specific needs of DMS and VT, respectively. We would like designers, manufacturers, engineers, and ergonomists, in collaboration with sonographers and their managers, to recognize this area of opportunity and come together to apply their knowledge of biomechanics and design in developing useful and usable workplace interventions (solutions) to reduce sonographers’ WRMSD risk factor exposure.

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