A Pilot Study on Work-Related Neck-Shoulder Pain among Sewing Machine Operators

2013 ◽  
Vol 471 ◽  
pp. 167-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Nawawi ◽  
Baba Md Deros ◽  
Dian Darina Indah Daruis ◽  
A. Ramli ◽  
R. Md Zein
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Sewing Machine ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Machine Operators ◽  
Neck And Shoulder Pain ◽  
High Work

Prevalence of neck-shoulder pain among sewing machine operators is well known. It may be due to the nature and incorrect posture used by sewing machine operators while performing sewing work. However, up till now there is no empirical evidence that can be used to relate the risk factors that would results towards the development of neck and shoulder pain among sewing machine operators. The main objective of this study is to identify and investigate the risk factors that result in neck and shoulder pain among Malaysian sewing machine operators. Twenty female sewing machine operators took part in answering a survey questionnaire to investigate the prevalence of neck and shoulder pain among sewing machine operators. The survey questionnaire was divided into five sections: socio-demographic, work background, workload information, physical exposures and physical musculoskeletal symptoms experienced by workers. Having done that, sewing machine operators who have been screened with neck and/or shoulder pain was evaluated with Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) to determine the level of workplace risk factors. Subjects without neck and/or shoulder pain were excluded. Results of the study shows that all sewing operators were expose to risk of prolonged sitting, repetitive task and working at high speed. Ninety five percent of sewing machine operators had experienced neck and/or shoulder pain and 80% of them were exposed to high work risk factors that require them to undergo further investigation. Shoulder pain was found to be strongly correlated with high work risk factor among sewing machine operators (p<0.05). In conclusion, occurrence of shoulder pain among sewing operators is due to posture and nature of sewing work.

Association of individual and work-related risk factors with musculoskeletal symptoms among Iranian sewing machine operators

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 180-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iman Dianat ◽  
Madeh Kord ◽  
Parvin Yahyazade ◽  
Mohammad Ali Karimi ◽  
Alex W. Stedmon
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Sewing Machine ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Machine Operators

A Study on Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Sewing Machine Operators

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekta . ◽  
Manju Mehta ◽  
Praveen Kumar Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Textile Industry ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
The Body ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Workplace Design ◽  
Sewing Machine ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Machine Operators

A musculoskeletal disorder is highly dependent on the workplace design. The workers whose job requires repetitive tasks, are more prone to this disorder. Textile industry is one of the labor intensive industries and most of its jobs require continuous engagement with the work. Sewing machine operators in this sector due to workplace design are facing high risk of health issues due to focused attention and static posture of the body. Understanding the health issues linked with continuous working hours and static posture need to be addressed. Both Government and non- government organizations need to be better involved in designing interventions targeting these people and protecting them from such health risks.The present study was conducted in Hisar district from Haryana state in which respondents were selected randomly. Total number of respondents were 60 in which 28 were males and 32 were females with objectives to assess work organization and work space design and to find out the occupational health problems and musculoskeletal symptoms among sewing machine operators. The results showed that maximum numbers of the respondents (68.4%) were took break of fixed duration and (53.4%) respondents were work along with others. Majority (43.3%) respondents were the first experience of MSK symptoms from 7 days to 12 months followed by (33.3%) respondents in 2-3 years.

scholarly journals Recovery Pattern of Neck and Shoulder Pain Among Sewing Machine Operators

2006 ◽  
Vol 163 (suppl_11) ◽  
pp. S217-S217
Author(s):  
P C Wang ◽  
D Rempel ◽  
R Harrison ◽  
I Janowitz ◽  
B Ritz
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Sewing Machine ◽  
Recovery Pattern ◽  
Machine Operators ◽  
Neck And Shoulder Pain

scholarly journals Environmental and Organizational Factors Associated with Elbow/Forearm and Hand/Wrist Disorder among Sewing Machine Operators of Garment Industry in Ethiopia

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wakjira Kebede Deyyas ◽  
Ararso Tafese
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptom ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sewing Machine ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Machine Operators

Occupational health problems related to upper limp musculoskeletal disorders were the major issue among sewing machine operators of garment industries in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of work related elbow and wrist musculoskeletal disorders among sewing machine operators of garment industries in Galan City, Oromia Regional State. A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 1 to 30, 2012. A total of 422 study subjects were included in this study. Standard Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to collect detailed information on musculoskeletal symptom, sociodemographic data, and factors associated with the problems through face to face interview. From a total of 422 sewing machine operators included in the study 370 (87.7%) were females and 306 (72.5%) were in the age group of <30 years. The prevalence of self-reported work related elbow and wrist musculoskeletal disorders was 40% and 37.7%, respectively. In multivariate analysis, those who had >16 years of service were about five times more likely to develop elbow and wrist musculoskeletal disorders than those who had short (1–5 years) year of services [AOR = 4.7, 95% CI: 1.55–13.02], physical activities [AOR = 5.02, 95% CI: 1.57–16.00], and methods of payment [AOR = 2.01, 95% CI: 1.23–3.28], factors significantly associated with this disorders. Work related elbow and wrist musculoskeletal disorders were high among sewing machine operators in selected garment industries. Moreover, personal and environmental factors were identified as the potential risk factors related to elbow and wrist musculoskeletal disorders among the study group. Therefore, government and the owner of the garment industries should give special attention to prevent and control the problems through proper occupational health and safety policy implementation in the country.

Follow-up of neck and shoulder pain among sewing machine operators: The Los Angeles garment study

2009 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pin-Chieh Wang ◽  
Robert J. Harrison ◽  
Fei Yu ◽  
David M. Rempel ◽  
Beate R. Ritz
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Sewing Machine ◽  
Machine Operators ◽  
Neck And Shoulder Pain
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