Relationship between Working Posture and Work Injuries in a Clothing Factory Workers in Edirne

Straining movements, repetitive vibration, staying in inappropriate posture for prolonged periods cause complaints such as pain the musculoskeletal system, injuries, sprains, hernia, tears and soft tissue injuries. Complaints of excessive strain frequent repetitions over time can suddenly arise, causing a work injury. The aim this study is to determine relationship between working postures textile factory workers whether they affect injuries or not. during job were analysed by videotaping them. Of all participants (n=101), 75.2% female, mean age was 33.4 ± 5.35 54.5% high school graduate. Working experience 8.53 5.82 frequency injury 18.8%. 57.8% industry exhibited normal position category C1, 41.2% C2, 0.5% C3 0.1% C4. However, it observed that educational level who had experienced WI higher than others increased possibility having statistically meaningful (p=0,014). In order prevent industry, necessary give in-service training about safety increase awareness levels females regardless level.