Physical Risk Factors Associated with the Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders among Aluminum Manufacturing Workers
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risk factors for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders among office workers in qom province, iran
conclusions various risk factors in the workplace may contribute to msds in different upper extremities. preventive interventions should hence include ergonomic and office equipment modifications. results the predictors of shoulder msds in the past 12 months were uncomfortable sitting posture (β = 0.42, p = 0.04), limited rest breaks (β=0.73, p = 0.012), and no access to adjustable desks (β = 0...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Ergonomics
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2165-7556
DOI: 10.4172/2165-7556.1000178