purpose : to determine the effect of carpet weaving on refractive errors methods : in this cross sectional study, carpet weavers and non-weavers in the normal population of mashhad were regarded as exposed and non-exposed groups, respectively. a carpet weaver was a person who wove carpets 7 hours a day for at least 2 years. the non-weavers group was selected from the population of mashhad throu...

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common problem among carpet weavers. This study was undertaken to introduce affecting personal and occupational factors in developing the number of MSDs among carpet weavers. METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed among 862 weavers in seven towns with regard to workhouse location in urban or rural regions. Data were collected by using q...

the carpet industry developed various types of respiratory and musculoskeletal disorders, eyesight problems,  carpal tunnel syndrome and skin problems. healthy behavior of carpet weavers is not in a desirable level. we recommended appropriate interventions such as health service, education improvement and advocacy for promoting healthy behaviors of carpet weavers.

Purpose: To determine the relationship between refractive errors and ocular components values in carpet weavers Methods: Refractive errors and ocular components values were investigated in carpet weavers at Mashhad city in Iran. After selection of samples, the individuals who had ophthalmic and systemic disease effective on the refractive errors were excluded from the study. Refractive errors a...

OBJECTIVES We investigated general working conditions in the carpet manufacturing industry and assessed the health risk factors of weavers working in this industry. MATERIALS AND METHODS Noise level, light intensity, temperature and humidity were measured with the help of sound level meter, lux meter and thermohygrometer, respectively at the workplace and the result were subjected to One Way ...

BACKGROUND Carpet weaving operations usualy involve poor working conditions that can lead to the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study investigated MSDs among car¬pet weavers in relation to working conditions from workers' view in Tabriz City, Northwest Iran. METHODS This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in city of Tabriz, Iran. Data were col¬lected us...

it has been stated that near work can cause myopia progression1-3 and carpet weaving is included in that frame of work.   carpet weaving is a meticulous and very fine handwork which is performed from a very near distance for hours and hours each day and for many years in life-time. a precise visual attention and concentration is needed in this job.   in this current issue of iranian journal of ...

Carpet weavers suffer from musculoskeletal problems mainly attributed to poor working postures. Their posture is mostly constrained by the design of workstations. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of 2 design parameters (weaving height and seat type) on postural variables and subjective experience, and to develop guidelines for workstation adjustments. At an experimental works...