Environmental risk factors for back pain in the shipbuilding industry

<b>Introduction.</b> People’s present lifestyle, their work conditions as well unhealthy eating and leisure habits contribute to a more frequent incidence of spinal diseases. It is believed that representatives certain professions are vulnerable suffering from such than others. For instance, those employed in the shipbuilding industry seem be often affected by problems. noteworthy significant number these employees seek medical help due back pain resulting various types changes, condition being confirmed radiological examinations, us X-ray, CT MRI. <b>Aim.</b> The main objective this paper was determine cause effect relationship between environmental risk factors for people working manifestation its specific localization. <b>Materials methods.</b> This article discusses 66 patients chosen randomly local out-patient clinic workers who were treated recurring October 2008 March 2009. Each patient’s history carefully analysed detect localization possible which may have caused given condition. To establish type performed industry, following considered: crane operator (9), welder (20), painter (2), plater (18), shipfitter (14), electrician (1), radiologist-mechanic investment technician (1). Moreover, pathobiomechanics ergonomics principles considered. <b>Results conclusions.</b> concluded operators most frequently manifested within cervical section, whereas remaining generally suffered lumbar section. study confirms diagnosed groups professionals depends on done closely related adverse conditions. Observing rules at safety hygiene procedures workplace play role pathomechanism diseases subsequent treatment.