Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are considered occupational diseases that can cause extreme discomfort and impairment. Due to the high prevalence of WRMSDs in Asia, ergonomic intervention has become particularly important received growing interest among scholars. This review aims classify practices for better health at workplaces Asian countries. PRISMA was chosen 22 recently pu...

STUDY DESIGN Interventional research with a 6-month follow-up period. PURPOSE We aimed to establish the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary workplace intervention on reduction of work-related low back pain (WRLBP), using ergonomic posture training coupled with an educational program based on social cognitive theory. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE WRLBP is a major occupational problem among healthc...

Background and objectives: Non-ergonomic computer work has emerged as a significant cause of musculoskeletal disorders among employees of health care organizations.  Given the negative impact of such disorders on quality of work life, safety, and performance of hospital staff, there is a need to evaluate the exposure of this staff to the ergonomic risks associated with the comp...

Managers usually can justify financially supporting a proposed ergonomics intervention only when it is supported by a sound cost benefit analysis. The factors to consider and sources of information for calculating the costs and benefits of proposed ergonomic projects are described. Based upon his review of numerous ergonomics projects, the common characteristics of successful ergonomics interve...

Effects of an office ergonomics workplace and training intervention on workers' knowledge and self-reported musculoskeletal pain and discomfort were investigated. An instructional systems design process was used to develop an office ergonomics training program and the evaluation tools used to measure the effectiveness of the training program on workers' office ergonomics knowledge and skills. I...