Exposure Assessment Tools for Physical Risk Factors Associated with Computer Work

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (37) ◽  
pp. 688-688
Author(s):  
Jack Dennerlein ◽  
Pete Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Computer Work ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Physical Risk ◽  
Physical Risk Factors ◽  
Portable System ◽  
Mouse Movements

While the risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity include physical risk factors, such as force and posture, the measurement of these factors during computer work has been limited to primarily laboratory studies. A portable system for field use was designed which measured forces applied to the keyboard and mouse, the patterns of the forces as well as tracking keystrokes, mouse movements, and wrist postures. Application of this system is planned for a series of laboratory and field studies.

scholarly journals Quantitative Measures of Physical Risk Factors Associated with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Elbow: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 130 ◽  
Author(s):  
David H. Seidel ◽  
Dirk M. Ditchen ◽  
Ulrike M. Hoehne-Hückstädt ◽  
Monika A. Rieger ◽  
Benjamin Steinhilber
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Physical Risk ◽  
Physical Risk Factors

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders at the elbow are a common health problem, which highly impacts workers’ well-being and performance. Besides existing qualitative information, there is a clear lack of quantitative information of physical risk factors associated with specific disorders at the elbow (SDEs). Objective: To provide evidence-based quantitative measures of physical risk factors associated with SDEs. Methods: Studies were searched from 2007 to 2017 in Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane Work. The identified risk factors were grouped in main- and sub-categories of exposure using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework for rating evidence. Results: 133 different risk-factor specifications were identified in 10/524 articles and were grouped into 5 main- and 16 sub-categories of exposure. The risk factors were significantly associated with lateral epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis, or ulnar neuropathy. Significant risk factors such as wrist angular velocity (5°/s, with increasing prevalence ratio of 0.10%/(°/s), or forearm supination (≥45° and ≥5% of time combined with forceful lifting) were found. Conclusions: This review delivers a categorization of work-related physical risk-factor specifications for SDEs with a special focus on quantitative measures, ranked for evidence. These results may build the base for developing risk assessment methods and prospective preventive measures.

scholarly journals Psychosocial and physical risk factors associated with low back pain: a 24 year follow up among women and men in a broad range of occupations

1998 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. O. Thorbjornsson ◽  
L. Alfredsson ◽  
K. Fredriksson ◽  
M. Koster ◽  
H. Michelsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Physical Risk ◽  
Physical Risk Factors

Characterizing exposure to physical risk factors among reforestation hand planters in the Southeastern United States

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert F. Granzow ◽  
Mark C. Schall ◽  
Mathew F. Smidt ◽  
Howard Chen ◽  
Nathan B. Fethke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Physical Risk ◽  
Physical Risk Factors
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