background: design of school furniture is one of the contributing factors to back pain among pupils. research has implicated that mismatch between school furniture and body size may be regarded as a causative factor for muculoskeletal disorders amongst pupils. to investigate the fitness between school furniture and pupils this study was designed and implemented in hamadan city, west of iran. me...

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal health in schoolchildren is a global health problem.The objective of the current study was to assess ergonomic behavior and musculoskeletal health in urban poor schoolchildren in Pune, India. METHODS Sixty-five (29 male students) slum dwelling schoolchildren were assessed for their ergonomics using a validated and reliable tool. RESULTS Average age was 13 years. O...

The application of ergonomics in enterprises is gaining in importance. Nowadays ergonomics in enterprises is addressed in a more technical manner. Therefore it is necessary to try to adapt generally applicable ergonomic practices to a technical perception. The result of this is a search for approaches that can be used as a link between technical and ergonomic perspectives of problems in the wor...

We assessed the effects of two ergonomic aids on the usability of an in-line screwdriver. The simple aids considered were a hand support and a sleeve which softened the handle. In an experiment, 15 subjects drove screws into horizontal plywood plates with four combinations of a screwdriver and an ergonomic aid. The activities of four forearm muscles (EMG) and the force acting on the screw were ...

BACKGROUND Changes in industries and work practices have coincided with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of MSDs and to assess postural loading in assembly workers of an Iranian telecommunication manufacturing company. METHODS Data were collected from 193 randomly selected workers in 4 units of the company. The Nordic musculos...

This paper introduces the Ergonomic Work Analysis as a relevant instrument to identify the risks in occupational environments through the investigation of factors that influence the relationship between the worker and the productive process. It draws a parallel between the several aspects of risk identification in traditional tools of Health and Safety Management and the factors embraced by the...

A review of the background information that led to this study and the subsequent goals established for the project. Methods The process used to collect postural, discomfort, and performance data pre-and post-implementation of split keyboard. Participants 80 employees participated in the study. The characteristics of the population are presented. The postural, discomfort, and performance outcome...

Ergonomic practice increases the productivity, quality, and longevity of the dermatologic surgeon. When used properly, magnification devices can be ergonomic and beneficial additions to the dermatologic surgeon's practice. Herein, we review the available magnification options for the dermatologic surgeon and evaluate the options based on cost, design, and functional advantages and disadvantages...

This review article outlines the physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial occupational health hazards of mining and associated metallurgical processes. Mining remains an important industrial sector in many parts of the world and although substantial progress has been made in the control of occupational health hazards, there remains room for further risk reduction. This applies...