We performed a real-world, controlled intervention to investigate use of an antimicrobial surface polymer, MSDS Poly, on environmental contamination. Pathogenic bacteria were identified in 18 (90%) of 20 observations in treated rooms and 19 (83%) of 23 observations in untreated rooms (P = .67). MSDS Poly had no significant effect on environmental contamination.

Abstract The construction industry is known for its task-related risks and hazards contributing to occupational stress musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). study sought identify the impact of MSDs among concrete mixer operators workers in Central Region Ghana. population was made up 28 187 workers. Out 215 questionnaires administered, 206 were returned which represented 95.8 % response rate. Descr...

background: individuals, who spend most of their time sitting, are at 30% more risk of suffering from lumbar disc than other people. one of the causes of pain in the lumbar region is musculoskeletal disorders (msds). msds are the most common and most costly injuries in occupational, administrative, and academic environments. therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship b...

ackground and aims: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common among housewives. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of MSDs and its predictors among a group of Iranian housewives. Methods: This cross-sectional study carried out on 600 Iranian housewives in 2014 that were selected using multistage random sampling from three cities incl...

Background: Today, the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is considered as a vital issue and one of the highest national priorities. This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating occupational postures and the prevalence of MSDs among porcelain industry workers of the city of Rasht, Iran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in 2015 on 66 w...

Dentists at work are susceptible to the development of health disorders. Bad working habits, repetitive tasks and uncomfortable posture contribute to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), stress and loss of production. The paper deals with the assessment of health status among dentists in Poland regarding the symptoms of musculoskeletal pain. The survey was conducted among 220 dentists. The questio...

background: musculoskeletal disorders (msds) are one of the most common causes of occupational injuries that appear in the lower back, neck and upper and lower extremities mainly. this study was conducted to assess the risk of msds and determine of its associated factors in workers of a dairy products company. methods: in this cross-sectional study, 100 male employees (21-41yrs) using census sa...

background: musculoskeletal disorders (msds) are one of the most common causes of occupational injuries that appear mainly in back, neck and upper limb. this study was conducted with the objectives of determination of prevalence rate of msds among workers of a generator manufacturing company and ergonomics assessment of working conditions. methods: in this study, 319 workers randomly selected p...

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a leading cause of global morbidity, with the burden expected to increase in near future. Self-management, support healthcare professionals, is recommended for many MSDs. However, frequent clinical contact not feasible. Previous research has highlighted need co-designed eHealth-mediated self-management follow-up interv...