Work related psychosocial risks and musculoskeletal disorders: Potential risk factors, causation and evaluation methods

Work ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Deeney ◽  
Leonard O'Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Psychosocial Risks ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Potential Risk Factors

scholarly journals Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian physical therapists

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Walaa Abu-Taleb ◽  
Aliaa Rehan Youssef
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Potential Risk Factors

Abstract Background Physical therapists (PTs) are frequently exposed to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). There is limited evidence on the prevalence of these injuries and their potential risk factors in Egyptian PTs. This study aimed at estimating the prevalence of WMSDs among Egyptian PTs as well as potential risk factors and therapists’ coping strategies. Further, it investigated the association between WMSDs and socioeconomic factors. Results Three hundred eighty-five eligible participants completed a survey. The prevalence of WMSDs was 99.5%. The five top affected anatomic regions were lower back (69.1%), neck (65.7%), shoulder (47.7%), wrist/hand (39.1%), and upper back (37.0%). Therapists rated awkward positions and handling of heavy patients as the most common predisposing factors for sustaining injuries. Regarding coping strategies, seeking informal help from peers to treat injuries-related symptoms and changing the posture of therapists and patients while working were mostly used by PTs. Overall, female therapists had higher injury prevalence than males (Cramer’s V < 0.5, p ≤ 0.05); except for upper back (p > 0.05). Education and working in multiple facilities simultaneously (public and private clinics) correlated significantly to sustaining injuries in the upper back (V = 0.14, p = 0.049 and V = 0.178, p = 0.002, respectively) and neck (V = 0.16, p = .019 and V = 0.142, p = 0.020, respectively). WMSDs were not associated with therapists’ experience or specialty (p > 0.05). Conclusion WMSDs injuries in PTs are prevalent in Egypt, especially in females, therapists with lower academic education, and those working in multiple facilities simultaneously.

Are Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Claims Related to Risk Factors in Workplaces of the Manufacturing Industry?

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Bao ◽  
Ninica Howard ◽  
Jia-Hua Lin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Injured Workers ◽  
Job Evaluation ◽  
Risk Levels ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Abstract Objectives Varied work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) claim rates were found between companies even when they were in the same sectors with similar sizes. This study aimed to (i) identify common risk factors for back, shoulder, hand/wrist, and knee WMSDs among manufacturing jobs, and (ii) characterize the biomechanical exposures in jobs and work organizational practices between high and low WMSD claim rate companies so that more focused, industry-specific intervention strategies may be developed. Methods Using historical workers’ compensation data, manufacturing companies were divided into two paired groups (low and high in the lower 25%ile and higher 75%ile, respectively). On-site job evaluations were conducted in 16 companies to determine job biomechanical risk levels. Management and workers’ representatives in 32 paired companies were interviewed to identify possible differences between management strategies and management/worker relationships. A total of 39 injured workers were also interviewed to gather information of self-reported injury causes and suggested preventive measures. Results Analyses of 432 job evaluations showed that more jobs had higher risk levels of prolonged standing and heavy lifting in the high back WMSD claim rate companies than the low claim rate ones. No high biomechanical risk factors were found to be associated with jobs in high shoulder claim rate companies. High repetition, pinch force, and Strain Index were associated with high hand/wrist WMSD claim rate companies. High work pace and job stress were common among high knee WMSD claim rate companies. There were no statistically significant differences for the organizational factors between high and low WMSD claim rate companies. Heavy lifting, fast work pace, high hand/wrist repetition, high hand force, and awkward shoulder postures were identified as major contributing factors by the injured workers. Conclusions High WMSD claim rate companies appeared to have more high biomechanical exposure jobs than low WMSD claim rate companies. Available job evaluation methods for the low back and hand/wrists are satisfactory in quantifying job risk levels in the manufacturing industry. Research into more sensitive job evaluation methods for the shoulder and knee are needed.

Impact of Externally and Internally Driven Modifications to a Workstation: A Case Study in the Fish Processing Industry

2009 ◽  
Vol 53 (14) ◽  
pp. 922-924 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Joseph ◽  
Daniel Imbeau ◽  
Iuliana Nastasia
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Fish Processing ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Different Sources

Different sources can lead to modifications at a workstation such as external (out of control of the company) and internal (intended by the company) sources. Modifications from both source types could potentially influence the level of exposure of employees to different risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The use of different ergonomic evaluation methods can help understand the influence of modifications at a workstation and whether they have a positive or negative impact. This is shown through an example from the fish processing industry.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Symptoms among Czech Dental Students. Part 1: a Questionnaire Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 131-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Kapitán ◽  
Nela Pilbauerová ◽  
Lenka Vavřičková ◽  
Zdeňka Šustová ◽  
Stanislav Machač
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
University Faculty ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Pain Prevalence

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) frequently occur among dentists and dental students. The first aim of this study was to gather and analyze information about the prevalence of symptoms of MSDs. The second aim was to determine a correlation between subjectively described complaints and the results of an objective examination of the spine using the Spinal Mouse® device; that part is described in the second section of this article. Dental students of the first, third and fifth years at Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové were included. The participants filled out a questionnaire regarding the prevalence of symptoms of MSDs and the potential risk factors. From a total of 182 students that participated in this study, 71 reported musculoskeletal pain (prevalence 39%). The musculoskeletal pain was more frequent among women. During the studies its prevalence increased. The most frequent areas of pain were neck, lower back and upper back. The results indicate that musculoskeletal pain often begins and continues to develop throughout the dentistry studies.

Premature Arterial Disease Associated with Familial Antithrombin III Deficiency

1990 ◽  
Vol 63 (01) ◽  
pp. 013-015 ◽  
Author(s):  
E J Johnson ◽  
C R M Prentice ◽  
L A Parapia
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Antithrombin Iii ◽  
Arterial Disease ◽  
Coagulation System ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Arterial Thromboembolism ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Antithrombin Iii Deficiency

SummaryAntithrombin III (ATIII) deficiency is one of the few known abnormalities of the coagulation system known to predispose to venous thromboembolism but its relation to arterial disease is not established. We describe two related patients with this disorder, both of whom suffered arterial thrombotic events, at an early age. Both patients had other potential risk factors, though these would normally be considered unlikely to lead to such catastrophic events at such an age. Thrombosis due to ATIII deficiency is potentially preventable, and this diagnosis should be sought more frequently in patients with arterial thromboembolism, particularly if occurring at a young age. In addition, in patients with known ATIII deficiency, other risk factors for arterial disease should be eliminated, if possible. In particular, these patients should be counselled against smoking.

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