A METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK FOR RESEARCH OF ERGONOMIC RISK FACTORS IN DENTISTRY

This paper proposes a methodological framework for the research of ergonomic risk factors in dentistry, since this is a profession with very specific and complex ergonomic challenges. When analyzing ergonomic risk factors in dental practice, three separate entities should be taken into account: the dentist, as the central figure in the office; the dental office equipment, which includes all the instruments and devices, dental chair and dentist stool; and the dental office, including the workplace layout and the working conditions. Bearing in mind that it is impossible to eliminate the risk, systematic analysis of ergonomic risk factors enabled us to propose solutions for its reduction. Risk reduction improves dentists’ work ability and working conditions in the dental office and contributes to a more humane, i.e., more functional design of dental equipment.

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EVALUATING DENTAL OFFICE ERGONOMIC RISK FACTORS AND HAZARDS

The Journal of the American Dental Association ◽

10.14219/jada.archive.1998.0174 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 129 (2) ◽

pp. 174-183 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

JAMES B. BRAMSON ◽

SCOTT SMITH ◽

GUIDO ROMAGNOLI

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Dental Office ◽

Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽

Ergonomic Risk

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

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17249456 ◽

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.

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Ergonomic risk factors for the development of disorders of the musculoskeletal system in adolescents

Sanitarnyj vrač (Sanitary Inspector) ◽

10.33920/med-08-2011-04 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 37-46

Author(s):

Tamara Anatol'evna Novikova ◽

Vladimir Nikolaevich Dolich ◽

Nanaliya Evgen'evna Komleva ◽

Vyacheslav Alexandrovich Medentsov ◽

Anatoliy Nikolaevich Mikerov

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Musculoskeletal System ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Educational Process ◽

Teaching Aids ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Electronic Computers ◽

Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽

Ergonomic Risk

Prevention of health disorders and sexual development of society is a priority area of hygiene and preventive medicine. The introduction of information and communication technologies into the educational process is a new risk factor for the development of disorders of the musculoskeletal system in adolescents. Purpose of the study: assessment of ergonomic risk factors for the development of disorders of the musculoskeletal system in adolescents using personal electronic computers as teaching aids. Objects of research: sanitary-hygienic and ergonomic factors of learning conditions with the use of personal computers and the state of the musculoskeletal system of college students. Research in accordance with the requirements of bioethics, after signing the informed consent and their parents. The hygienic factors of the learning environment and the ergonomic characteristics of furniture (tables, work chairs) in computer science classes of the Saratov college were studied. Their assessment is given for compliance with sanitary and epidemiological requirements and anthropometric indicators of students. A questionnaire survey and physical examination of 308 adolescents were carried out to identify complaints and assess the condition of the musculoskeletal system. It has been established that the organization and ergonomic characteristics of workplaces equipped with electronic computers fully comply with hygienic and ergonomic requirements. This is the cause of postural disorders and the development of disorders of the condition of the musculoskeletal system of students. A high prevalence of clinical signs of disorders of the musculoskeletal system among adolescents was revealed. It has been established that compliance with ergonomic requirements in the organization of workplaces when using personal electronic computers is a prerequisite for the primary prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system in adolescents. To solve this problem, first of all, it is necessary to provide educational institutions with modern furniture that meets ergonomic requirements.

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