BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to repetitive work are common in manufacturing industries, such as the automotive industry. However, it's still unclear which MSDs of the upper limb are to be expected in the automotive industry in a first aid unit as well as in occupational precaution examinations. It is also unclear which examination method could be performed effectively for pra...

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent the leading causes of occupational injuries among nursing staff. This population-based study was designed to assess the incidence and age-specific incidence of MSDs among a Taiwanese nurse cohort compared with non-nurses. DESCRIPTION Data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database were used to identify MSDs in the study po...

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are known to cause occupational injuries. This study aimed to collate the existed relevant data and develop a general feature of MSDs problem among Iranian workforce. METHODS In this study, we used the raw data related to 8004 employees from 20 Iranian industrial settings distributed throughout the country. In all studies, participants were selected...

Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been increasingly used as an alternative or adjunctive treatment option for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) like fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis. The electromagnetic based treatments can be divided into four main groups based on their physical characteristics and consequent biological effects: Direct current, capacitive coupling, inductive coupling (pul...

background: occupational stress has physical and psychological consequences, and is a major cause of job dissatisfaction among employees, which can reduce the quality of services provided. this study was conducted to examine the relationship between job stress and the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (msds) among computer users in hospitals (private & governmental) of gorgan, iran, in 20...

OBJECTIVE To test the feasibility of a multicomponent pilot intervention to improve worker safety and wellness in two Boston hospitals. METHODS A 3-month intervention was conducted on seven hospital units. Pre- (374 workers) and postsurveys (303 workers) assessed changes in safety/ergonomic behaviors and practices, and social support. Wellness outcomes included self-reported pain/aching in sp...

OBJECTIVES An epidemiological surveillance system for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) was implemented in 2002 in France's Pays de la Loire region to assess the incidence and prevalence of MSDs in the general and working populations, identify levels of exposure to occupational risk factors and investigate the proportion of cases attributable to work exposure. METHODS The program ...

Background: Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) have been described as one of the main health problems among healthcare workers. Adverse symptoms and disorders of the musculoskeletal system represent an important cause of occupational morbidity for employees around the world. Materials and Methods: The present study was performed with the aim to identify and characterize musculoske...

Pendahuluan: Perkembangan teknologi industri kian hari berkembang. Digitalisasi yang terjadi pada sektor perkantoran dapat dilihat dari cepatnya penyebaran dan penerimaan informasi. Kemudahan digitalisasi kebutuhan semakin kompleks tentunya juga berpengaruh peningkatan interaksi manusia-mesin di dalamnya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Prevalensi Resiko Ergonomi Pada Kejadian Mus...