scholarly journals Investigation on Ergonomics Awareness among Video Display Unit Users - A Case Study among Office Workers in UPNM

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 143-147
Author(s):  
Dian Darina Indah Daruis ◽  
Suzaimah Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Demographic Background ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

Office ergonomics has been emphasized in many industries and organizations. Health problems such as musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive syndrome injuries are commonly reported by office workers worldwide. The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of awareness and understanding of ergonomics among a local institute of higher learning office workers who use computers every day in their work. Secondly is to identify suitable ergonomics intervention programs for the workers. Survey questionnaires were developed as online survey and the link was emailed to all staff. However, questionnaire in hardcopies were also prepared and manually distributed to all the different departments in UPNM such as the Registrar, Bursary, HEPA, Library, Publisher, as well as Centres and Faculties. The number respondents were 50 out of 120 staffs and 62% of the respondents were female. Questionnaires were divided into sections to get information on the demographic background, to evaluate the level of awareness regarding ergonomics, to determine ergonomics trainings or exposures experienced, to investigate any problems related to health problems or discomfort and workstations as well as physiological and psychological complaints. The hyphothesis that the Universitys workers have very little knowledge regarding office ergonomics and yet some of them have already experience work-related musculoskeletal disorders was found to be true. The result shows that the current level of ergonomics awareness in UPNM could be considered as at the beginner level. Fifty six presents of the respondents in the first instance relate ergonomics to health, back pain and work-related injuries separately. More than 50% reported moderate pain and soreness at various parts of their body. Therefore, the next step of ergonomics intervention that could be introduced is to educate them through educational tools and expert talks.

AB1166-HPR Evaluation of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Office Workers

2014 ◽  
Vol 73 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. 1223.1-1223
Author(s):  
D. Tarakci ◽  
E. Tarakci ◽  
S.N. Baydogan ◽  
A. Razak Ozdincler
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: an online survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 552-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar R. Vieira ◽  
Stephanie Svoboda ◽  
Alexandra Belniak ◽  
Denis Brunt ◽  
Colleen Rose-St Prix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

ERGONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE HANDLING OF FIBRE INSULATOR SHEETS CUTTING

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Loo Huck-Soo ◽  
Nor Hayati Saad ◽  
Amirul Abdul Rashid ◽  
Noriah Yusoff ◽  
Mohd. Ridhwan Mohammed Redza
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Manufacturing Plant ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Back Rest

This paper gives emphasis to an ergonomics study conducted in a fibre insulation bay of a medium-sized air handler manufacturing plant. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and other health problems in the fibre insulator sheets cutting operations were closely looked into. Unstructured interviews were initially conducted to uncover the underlying problems, while Direct Observation (DO) and Participative Assessment (PA) methods were utilized to identify ergonomics risk factors. Ergonomics interventions by means of real life experiments were implemented. These included 1) providing semi leather gloves to replace cotton hand gloves, 2) providing plastic chairs with back rest for occasional sitting, and 3) installing a fiberglass rolling mechanism for fiberglass cutting on table top. Post survey incorporating both DO and PA methods was subsequently conducted to gauge its effectiveness in minimizing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and other health problems. This action-oriented study finally produced fruitful results which includedinsignificant low back pain and legs ache, minimized hand irritation sensations, relieved tiredness of operators, reduced nose irritation, eye itchiness, sore throat and dizziness. 

scholarly journals The Development of Bedridden Assisting Support Equipment (Base) To Reduce the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses or Patient Handlers

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 5744-5747
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Physical Effort ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Intended Function ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Mechanical Element ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Bedridden Patient ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

This paper aims to identify the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among nurses or patient handlers and to develop the assisted equipment in order to reduce the risk. The survey questionnaires have been distributed to the nurses in two medical centers in Klang Valley. The results indicated that they are exposed to the risk of WMSDs and one of the tasks contributed to the risk is changing bedridden patient diapers. Based on the interview conducted, there is no equipment available that could be used to assist in diapers changing process, and all the participants agreed on the idea to develop the Bedridden Assisting Support Equipment (BASE). The BASE has been designed and developed with the combination of the mechanical element, counterbalance systems, and ergonomic tools. The BASE is successfully performed its intended function in reducing the physical effort of nurses or patient handlers to change patient’s diapers which indirectly could reduce the risk of WMSDs. In addition, the BASE proved its effectiveness as only one person required when changing the diapers using BASE

Recommendations for implementation of the topic musculoskeletal disorders in the occupational health and safety postgraduate programmes at European Universities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Bellosta-López ◽  
Priscila de Brito Silva ◽  
Palle S. Jensen ◽  
Morten S. Hoegh ◽  
Thorvaldur S. Palsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Regulatory Compliance ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Life Years ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
The Impact

Historically, the role of professionals specialized in occupational health and safety (OHS) has emerged from the need to protect employers working in major risk industries such as nuclear plants and large-scale chemical industries in Europe. More recently, a few studies highlighted that the range of activities linked to safety management responsibilities includes monitor and prepare reports, inspection and auditing, regulatory compliance, emergency response, incident investigation, hazard and risk assessment, and training. Additionally, there are some supplementary non-safety related duties, such as including environmental responsibility. Considering that work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD) are a major burden worldwide, adding up to 1.3 billion cases, more than 100 million years loss of disability-adjusted life years and that such disorders are common causes of disability and sick leave, this topic is highly relevant to OHS professionals. In EU Member States for which data are available, a large majority of all workers report complaints related to musculoskeletal disorders as their most serious work-related health problems. The percentage of workers reporting such complaints as their most serious health problem ranges from 40 % in Luxembourg to 70 % in Czech Republic and Finland. Furthermore, more than half of workers with musculoskeletal disorders reported taking time off work in a 12-month period. In the EU, 26 % of workers with musculoskeletal long-lasting disorders, that is lasting over 3 months, combined with other health problems report more than 8 days of absence per year. Higher Education Institutions (HEI) have a key role in disseminating and increasing accessibility to the most up-to-date evidence available regarding the impact and management of musculoskeletal disorders, to facilitate translation of knowledge to implementation in practice. This way, the Knowledge Alliance Prevent4Work for Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders has elaborated this document with the most recent and relevant knowledge within the topic. HEI that offer courses within OHS as well as graduation and post-graduation courses for health professionals that work within the area, may benefit from the recommendations presented here.

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.

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