Poor working postures and task demands are common factors that affect human performance in a workplace , particularly in the industrial sector (i.e., assembly tasks). These factors can lead to performance deterioration and introduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The current research study examines the interaction effects of working postures and assembly task demands on human performance and...

In order to control musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk, it is important to understand how these disorders develop and manifest themselves in society. One could argue that without a thorough understanding of the root causes of a disorder we are only interpreting MSD symptoms in our efforts to reduce risk. However, when we understand how MSDs are “triggered” and understand their development, we ...

introduction: musculoskeletal disorders (msds) are most important work-related injuries and debilities in developed and developing industrial countries. in the recent years, the rate of injuries and msds in car montage industries compared with other industries was so more. therefore, the purpose of present study was focused on ergonomic assessment of sina car montage industry employees’ working...

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common health problem throughout the world and a major cause of disability among the work force. Assessment of exposure level to MSD risk factors can be an appropriate base for planning and implementing interventional ergonomic programs in the workplace. This study was conducted among workers of an Iranian rubber factory with the objectives of (a) determin...

Kegiatan pengangkutan galon air mineral di AQUA Home Service Cilegon masih dilakukan secara manual tanpa menggunakan alat bantu. Pada saat pekerja menangani galon-galon air, terdapat postur kerja yang berisiko. Hal ini menyebabkan beberapa mengalami keluhan Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). Adapun tujuan dari penelitian yaitu mengidentifikasi pre­va­lensi MSDs, mengetahui tingkat risiko kerja, ...

Farming is a physically arduous occupation that places farm workers' at potential risk of musculoskeletal disorders, which has been observed to impose a greater impact on their health. Each activity in agriculture brings about certain stress and strain on bones and muscles leading to work-related musculoskeletal disorders which can lead to several permanent diseases and disabilities. The purpos...

People frequently live for many years with multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity) that impair health outcomes and are expensive to manage. Multimorbidity has been shown to reduce quality of life and increase mortality. People with multimorbidity also rely more heavily on health and care services and have poorer work outcomes. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are ubiquitous in multimorbidi...