Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are considered a major factor in health problems, human injuries, and loss of work time. The aim of the present study was to assess the risk of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) and evaluate the prevalence of MSD among female hairdressers.   Materials and Methods: In this descriptive analytical study, the risk of MSDs was e...

BACKGROUND Observational instruments, such as the Rapid Entire Body Assessment, quickly assess biomechanical risks present in the workplace. However, in order to use these instruments, it is necessary to conduct the translational/cross-cultural adaptation of the instrument and test its measurement properties. OBJECTIVES To perform the translation and the cross-cultural adaptation to Brazilian...

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are amongst the most common work-related problems throughout the world and India is no exception. MSD risk factors can be an appropriate base for planning and implementing ergonomics intervention programs in the workplace. The present study is focused on identifying the occupational health and safety risks of workers in Indian sawmills. The workers in saw mills ...

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common health problem throughout the world. Assessment of exposure levels to MSD risk factors can be an appropriate base for planning and implementing interventional ergonomics programs in the workplace. The presents study is focused on posture analysis of the workers working in forging industry. The study was conducted on 130 workers engaged in various proc...

Cahya setya trophy is a small manufacturing industry that produces trophies, vandels, acrylics, etc. In this in the warehouse, there still lack of awareness to use personal protective equipment and work method can cause Musculosketal disorders. This study aims analyze K3 from warehouse using observation methods, Nordic Body Map, RULA REBA. The was used for initial step Map find sample as resear...

Bu çalışmada perakende sektöründe et ve tavuk ürünleri satışı yapan bir firmada, çalışanların elle kaldırma işlemlerini gerçekleştirdiği sipariş hazırlama iş istasyonunda müşterilere hizmetin sunulduğu reyon istasyonundaki çalışma duruşları gözlenmiştir. kapsamda, işlemi için NIOSH denklemi modeli, kısmındaki ise REBA yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Her iki yapılan analiz sonucunda, bu bölgelerdeki çal...