scholarly journals Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among plastics industry workers

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita de Cássia Pereira Fernandes ◽  
Fernando Martins Carvalho ◽  
Ada Ávila Assunção

The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the plastics industry in Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil was estimated. Cases were defined by reported symptoms of pain in the previous 12 months, lasting more than a week or having monthly minimum frequency, which had given rise to restrictions at work or to seeking medical attention, or where respondents had a severity score greater than or equal to 3 (on a numerical scale of 0 to 5). A stratified proportional random sample of 577 workers was studied. The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, considering of all body segments, was 50.1%. The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was higher among women than among men at distal upper extremities (34.6% and 11.6% respectively) and also in the region of the neck, shoulder or upper part of the back (27.4% and 17.6% respectively). There was no difference between genders for the prevalence of lower back pain (21.2% and 21.4% respectively); 65% of cases in this region had reports of pain in the previous seven days. Due to the importance and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, it is necessary that their measurement in epidemiological studies be done properly.

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Banibrata Das ◽  
Tirthankar Ghosh

Objective: Musculoskeletal disorders are a common problem among computer users. The main aim of the study is to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal and visual disorders among the VDT workers. Material & Methods: The study was conducted in the different office premises in Kolkata. After selections of the locations, 100 VDT workers are selected randomly comprising 50 male and 50 female. A detailed study based on a modified Nordic questionnaire was performed among these VDT workers for study period to measure the outcome of epidemiological studies on musculoskeletal disorders. Results: The main finding of this study was that the Lower back problem is the main problem among VDT workers. The both male and female VDT workers also suffered pain in neck, shoulder, fore arm, wrist, elbow and the different parts of the upper extremities. This study revealed that the female VDT workers suffer more discomfort feeling than male VDT workers. In this study it was clearly indicated that the discomfort feeling was relatively high among the aged VDT workers. Prolonged period of work in an awkward posture mainly lead to discomfort feeling among the VDT workers. Another finding of this study was that both male and female VDT workers suffered from visual stress due to prolonged period of work and without using of antiglare screen in a monitor. Conclusion: The VDT workers suffered pain mainly in the upper extremities and lower back of the body. They also suffered from visual stress. Females have a higher discomfort feeling than male VDT workers. Key Words: VDT workers; Discomfort feeling; Visual stress; Gender difference DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v1i2.2992Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 1 (2010) 26-31


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. K. Abledu ◽  
E. B. Offei ◽  
G. K. Abledu

Background. There is a lack of epidemiological data on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among occupational drivers in Ghana. The present study seeks to estimate the prevalence, body distribution, and occupational and personal determinants of MSDs in a sample of taxi drivers in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. Methods. A total of 210 participants were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. All the participants were evaluated by using a semistructured questionnaire and the standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire. Results. The estimated prevalence of MSDs was 70.5%. The prevalence of the various MSD domains was as follows: lower back pain (34.3%), upper back pain (16.7%), neck pain (15.2%), shoulder pain (11.0%), knee pain (10.0%), hip/thigh pain (2.9%), elbow pain (4.8%), ankle/feet pain (2.4%), and wrist/hand pain (1.9%). Multiple logistic regression analysis of the data showed that participants who were employee drivers, drove taxi more than 12 hours per day or at least 5 days per week, perceived their job as stressful, and were dissatisfied with their job were at a greater risk of developing MSDs. Conclusions. These findings call for preventive strategies and safety guidelines in order to reduce the incidence of MSDs among urban taxi drivers in Ghana.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arunabha Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Samrat Dev ◽  
Somnath Gangopadhyay

Background: Mining is an ancient occupation, long recognized as being arduous and liable to injury and disease. The lifecycle of mining consists of exploration, mine development, mine operation, decommissioning and land rehabilitation. Objective: To explore the prevalence characteristics and influence factors related to the development of work related musculoskeletal disorders of underground coalminers in Eastern Coalfield mines. Methods: In a cross-sectional study of 55 coalminers from Saatgram Project, Raniganj, Eastern Coalfields, modified Nordic Questionnaire was performed to assess the musculoskeletal disorders. Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the correlation between the occupational factors and their work related musculoskeletal disorders. Results: In this study 36 out of 55 miners (65.45%) complained about the development of musculoskeletal disorders at different body parts. The maximum pain was identified at lower back. The presence of lower back pain was observed among 58.18% of miners. The prevalence of pain in different body sites of the miners increased significantly with their ages. According to the present study, the repetitive operations and awkward postures were the risk factors for the development of work related musculoskeletal disorders in neck, shoulder and upper limbs; moreover, the repetitive operation of moving heavy substances and stooping postures continuously were related significantly – with the development of lower back pain at lower limbs due to the long standing awkward posture. Conclusion: It may be concluded from the above study that Eastern Coalfield miners are suffering from work related musculoskeletal disorders. This condition may be rectified by changing working postures or by implementation of ergonomically designed tools and machineries.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v2i2.6596 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 2. No 2 (2012) 34-37 


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2345-2346
Author(s):  
Abdul Mateen ◽  
Alishba Mustansar ◽  
Sajjid Mahmood ◽  
Waqas Latif ◽  
Talha Laique

Background: Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (non-CF BE) is a common chronic lung disease thus causing high morbidity among adults. Aim: To investigate the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis among patients. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Methodology: Patients having non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis were included in present study through non-probability, convenient sampling technique. Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ) was used to study prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders. Patients of both sexes having age (18-40 yrs) were included. Patients having any disease like cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, active neurological disorder, mental disorders and significant scoliosis or kyphosis were excluded. Data analyzed by SPSS 25.0v. Results: There are 37(24.3%) male and 115(75.7%) females in the present study. Almost 38.8% patients changed their profession while 88.2% were prevented from working due to musculoskeletal disorder during last 1 year. Around 83.6% patients had pain in lower back with knee pain, 27.6% had ankle pain, 34.2% had hip pain, while 57.2% had upper back pain during last 1 year. Conclusion: This study concluded that non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients had a high frequency of reported musculoskeletal disorders like 83.6% have lower back pain with knee pain. Thus frequency was high for low back pain as musculoskeletal disorder among enrolled subjects. Keywords: Frequency, Musculoskeletal Disorders and Bronchiectasis.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salsabila Mumtaza Nasution

Rumah sakit menjadi salah satu institusi yang memiliki tanggung jawab langsung atas pelayanan kesehatan yang komperhensif, kuratif, dan preventif terhadap masyarakat. Tak hanya itu, institusi kesehatan jugamemiliki tanggung jawab terhadap keselamatan dan kesehatan petugas-petugas yang berada di institusi tersebut. seperti di rumah sakit, rumah sakit bertanggung jawab terhadap keselamatan dan kesehatan petugas-petugas kesehatan ketika sedang melakukan pekerjaan. Tetapi, begitu banyak ancaman bahaya yang dapat mengancam keselamatan petugas-petugas kesehatan di rumah sakit seperti bahaya fisik, biologi, dan ergonomi. Bahaya fisik didapatkan pada pekerjaan yang menggunakan alat yang tajam, seperti memasang infus dan menjahit luka. Bahaya biologi terdapat pada tindakan invasif, merawat luka, memasang infuse, dan memberikan obat melalui rektal. Sedangkan postur janggal ketika membungkuk merupakan bahaya pekerjaan karena faktor ergonomi. Salah satu yang akan difokuskan di dalam tulisan ini adalah bahaya ergonomi dan psikososial. Potensi bahaya dari sisi ergonomi dan psikososial yang dirasakan oleh perawat disebabkan karena pekerjaan yang dilakukan oleh perawat cenderung manual dan berulang, menuntut konsentrasi tinggi, aktivitas fisik, kebutuhan waktu, dan kontak dengan pasien yang menuntut kondisi prima. Bahaya yang terdapat dalam tindakan-tindakan yang dilakukan perawat di rumah sakit adalah seperti memindahkan dan mengangkat pasien dari mobil, atau dari tempat tidur rendah ke brancard dengan beban yang berat menumpukan tenaganya pada pinggang dan tangan, dilakukan dengan membungkuk (posisi janggal). Dampaknya akan terjadi LBP (Low Back Pain). Risiko lain yang dapat dirasakan oleh perawat yang bekerja di rumah sakit adalah terkena penyakit akibat kerja (PAK) yang disebabkan oleh kesalahan ergonomi seperti Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), lower back pain, hernia nucleus pulposus ( HNP ) , dan Carpal Turner Syndrome. Selain dari sisi ergonomi, terdapat juga bahaya psikososial. Beban kerja mental yang berlebih menjadi salah satu stressor atau pemicu stress yang utama bagi tenaga medis di bidang keperawatan. Sementara pada praktiknya, perawat melakukan aktivitas psikis yang bersinggungan langsung dengan pasien, aktivitas psikis tersebut berhubungan erat akan kebutuhan psikologis perawat, karena dapat memicu adanya perselisihan, tekanan akibat waktu, kurangnya dukungan sosial, perbedaan pendapat, dan hilangnya kontrol atas pekerjaan. Berdasarkan kondisi tersebut, perlu dilakukan penggalian bagaimanakah pengendalian ergonomi dan pencegahan bahaya psikososial dan apa saja penyebab dari timbulnya bahaya-bahaya tersebut.


2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (9) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
ELIZABETH MECHCATIE
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Author(s):  
Ibrahim Alburaidi ◽  
Khaled Alravie ◽  
Saleh Qahtani ◽  
Hani Dibssan ◽  
Nawaf Abdulhadi ◽  
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