Ramin, Rahmani

MSc Student, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Student Research Committee, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran

[ 1 ] - Comparison of Strain Index (SI) and ACGIH-HAL in Assessing the Risk of Upper Extremities Disorders and Prediction of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Butchers

Background and Objectives: Upper extremities are very vulnerable to work-related musculoskeletal disorders and selecting the best technique for assessing their exposure to ergonomic risk factors is of pivotal importance. This study aimed to compare two techniques of SI and ACGIH-HAL and assess their relationship with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) among butchers. Methods: The study population wa...

[ 2 ] - Comparison of job satisfaction and job stress among nurses, operating room and anesthesia staff

Abstract Background and Aims: Paying attention to human resources is one of the basic principles for increasing productivity and quality of services in hospitals. Therefore, the present study was designed to compare the level of job satisfaction and job stress, and the association between these two components in nurses, operating room, and anesthesia staff Methods: This is a descriptive causa...

[ 3 ] - The COVID-19 induced anxiety and its association with burnout among hospital staff: A cross-sectional study in the southeast of Iran

Background and Objective: Suddenly appears of COVID-19 may induces anxiety in health care workers, as they are in frontline of the fight against the disease. Thus, the present study aimed at investigate the prevalence of CORONA anxiety and its association with burnout among hospital staff. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study carried out with the participation of 353 health care w...

[ 4 ] - Study of Work Ability Index (WAI) and its association with demographic characteristics among Firefighters

Background and Aim: Assessing the workability of employees is very important, and firefighting is one of the critical jobs. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the Work Ability Index (WAI), and identify some effective factors among firefighters. Methods: This cross-sectional study carried out with participation of 101 firefighters in Zahedan, Iran in 2018. Subjects were included i...

[ 5 ] - An empirical study of exposure to human vibration and its association with physical performance among mining truck drivers

Background: Exposure to vibration is one of the occupational agents that causes a variety of health effects. The aim of this study was to determine the association between exposure to human vibration and the physical performance of mining drivers. Methods: In the present study, 65 drivers working in one of the Iron Ore mines, were asked to complete the standard questionnaire for assessing th...

[ 6 ] - A letter to editor related to: "Relationship between workplace ergonomics and musculoskeletal pain, range of motion and spinal deformities in employees: A case study, Kermanshah Oil Refinery"

A few points about the published article in the Occupational Medicine Quarterly Journal Volume 12 Issue 4 entitled Relationship between workplace ergonomics and musculoskeletal pain, range of motion and spinal deformities in employees: A case study, Kermanshah Oil Refinery were discussed.The article included the  term "workplace ergonomics", "prevalence of musculoskeletal pain", and "applicatio...

[ 7 ] - Investigation of job stress among urban bus drivers with respect to daily noise and vibration exposures

Background and Objectives: Bus drivers are exposed to harmful agents such as noise and vibration which may led to increasing the level of job stress among them. The aim of this study was to evaluation of job stress among urban bus drivers with respect to daily noise and vibration exposures. Methods: This cross-sectional study carried out with participation of 103 urban bus drivers in Hamadan, ...