scholarly journals Within and between Individual Variability of Exposure to Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Zare ◽  
Jean-Claude Sagot ◽  
Yves Roquelaure
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Individual Variability ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Disorder Risk

scholarly journals Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WRMD) among Production Operators: Studies of Differences in Age and Gender

2018 ◽  
Vol 1049 ◽  
pp. 012023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Hazana Abdullah ◽  
Nor Aziati Abdul Hamid ◽  
Eta Wahab ◽  
Alina Shamsuddin ◽  
Rosli Asmawi
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Work Related ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder

scholarly journals Correlation between thumb length on handgrip strength, hand dexterity and musculoskeletal problem among dental professional

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tilak Francis ◽  
Siva Anandhi
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Dominant Hand ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Finger Dexterity ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Dental Professional ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The  key  factor  for  potency  of  the  teeth  is  their  muscular  strength.  The dominant  hand  plays  an  important  role  in  most  of  the  daily  muscular  activities  involving  dental  procedure.  There  are  many  factors,  which  may  affect  the  grip strength,  and  very  few  studies  especially  in  India  have  shown  their  correlation with  grip  strength. Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are an important occupational health problem affecting dental practitioners. This study assessed the prevalence of WRMSD in dental interns in relation to the thumb length and hand grip strength. <strong>Material and Methods</strong>: Thumb  length  template,  jammer  dynamometer,  nine-hole  peg board,  and RULA   assessment. Methods: Thumb  length  was measured  by  thumb  length template.  Grip  strength was measured  by  jammer  dynamometer, unilateral  hand  finger  dexterity was measured  by  nine-hole  pegboard,  and  work  related  musculoskeletal  disorder  was assessed  by  RULA. <strong>Results</strong>: Thumb  length was  positively   correlated  with  grip  strength  and  work related  musculoskeletal  disorder.  Thumb  length  was  negatively  correlated  with unilateral  hand  finger  dexterity  among  dental  professionals. <strong>Conclusion</strong>: Thumb  length  is  a  better  predictor  for  measuring  hand  grip strength   and   work related musculoskeletal   disorder,   than    unilateral   hand   finger dexterity.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>Dental professional; Hand grip strength; Thumb length; Unilateral hand finger dexterity; Work related musculoskeletal disorder.                                            </p>

scholarly journals Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Electrical, Telecommunication and Instrument Mechanics of Armed forces

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-27
Author(s):  
Dave Roli ◽  
Irani Ali ◽  
Vikram Neekhra
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Smoking Control ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder

Background: Modern defence system has a significant role of electrical, electronic and instrument technicians in armed forces. Despite their intensive role, little is known about work-related musculoskeletal disorder in these technicians. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of the work-related musculoskeletal disorder in defence personnel involved in electrical and electronic maintenance and repairs. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out for 3 years, in Electrical, telecom and instrument defence technicians (N = 164). Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Effect of age, working hours, work experience, Basal metabolic index and type of job on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder was investigated using logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 119 (72.56%) respondents reported work-related musculoskeletal disorder with 53.04% multiples & 19.51% single work-related musculoskeletal disorder. Simultaneous presence of neck, shoulder and upper back work-related musculoskeletal disorder were observed. Highest rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorder was in neck (44.44%), followed by shoulder (27.16%), ankle/ foot (14.81%), elbow/ forearm (12.96%), low back (11.72%) and wrist/ finger (9.87%). Neck (44%) related work-related musculoskeletal disorder were highest across all job crafts. Work experience (p = 0.012; OR = 0.87; 95% CI – 0.78- 0.97), working hours (p  = 0.031; OR= 1.73, 95% CI – 0.58-5.12) smoking (p = 0.00 ; OR = 5.3,  95 % CI = 4.3 – 8.48) and job crafts like electrician (p = 0.434; OR = 1.89, 95% CI = 1.08-3.31) and telecom mechanics (p = 0.026; OR = 1.26, 95% CI  =0.74 – 2.15) were significantly associated as risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorder. Conclusion: High prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder was observed in electrical, telecommunication & instrument mechanics, with higher multiple work-related musculoskeletal disorder. Working hours, work experience, job craft and smoking were highly associated with a work-related musculoskeletal disorder. We suggest suitable ergonomic intervention and awareness program along with smoking control drive to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorder.

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