This paper examined how musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of female homemakers were studied in the literature. It also presented preliminary findings from field observations of housework and fulltime homemakers in urban settings. PubMed, Ergonomics Abstracts, Sociofile, and PsycINFO databases were used in the literature search. The review focused on comparing demands of housework and paid work. ...

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common health problem throughout the world and a major cause of disability in the workplace. This study was conducted among workers of a small scale forging Industries. The small scale forging units involve various kinds of high repetitive processes like Blanking, cutting, shearing, furnace loading, hammering, punching and trimming etc. the workers performin...

The main aim of this paper was to identify job stressors, gender responses and association of psychosocial work stressors with prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among foundry workers. The data were obtained with ergonomics checklist using Likert scale. The results of this study showed a high prevalence of MSDs among workers. The male workers were more prone to pain in ...

It's intended to make a comparison between hospital nurses and homecare nurses, regarding the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). A study with homecare nurses carried out by the authors constitutes the basis for the comparison. In it was developed a questionnaire for the analysis of musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs). Was also applied the REBA technique (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) to ev...

According to the European Agency for Health and Safety at Work, changes in employment arrangements, new technologies an increasing ageing population are key sources of emerging risks. New risks should be a major area interest every organisation, as thorough risk prevention activity is high organisation efficiency increased employee wellbeing. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) not category by the...

Modifications to existing regulations, or adoption of new laws, can profoundly impact a corporation’s data management system and for many companies, compliance is an organization-wide transformational initiative. One of the most daunting aspects is the volume of additional chemical data companies are now required to collect, track and report in material safety data sheets (MSDS). An MSDS is not...

Global changes in DNA methylation correlate with altered gene expression and genomic instability in cancer. We have developed a methylation-specific digital sequencing (MSDS) method that can assess DNA methylation on a genomic scale. MSDS is a simple, low-cost method that combines the use of methylation-sensitive restriction enzymes with second generation sequencing technology. DNA methylation ...

Lower-extremity (LE) musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can have a major impact on the ability to carry out daily activities. The effectiveness of interventions must be examined to enable occupational therapy practitioners to deliver the most appropriate services. This systematic review examined the literature published between 1995 and July 2014 that investigated the effectiveness of occupationa...

Improving ergonomics to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is a key element of OSH programs for most organizations. MSDs are a major cause of losses and a persistent source of frustration. The authors have heard from OSH managers about the challenges in proving to their top managers the effectiveness and value of their current ergonomics program. Through benchmarking studies and experienc...

The real burden of occupational diseases, specifically work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and its impact on workers' productivity is not known. The situation is critical in developing countries where only cases that cause workers' disability are recorded. In this study, the incidence of MSDs in Colombia was estimated by using the age and gender specific double incidence rate of repe...