Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are considered as the main cause of occupational complications and disability in developing countries. In Iranian steel companies, workers commonly are directly involved in the production process and physical activities such as manual material handling and awkward postures. Present study was performed for assessment of neck and back pain prevalence...

Objectives: Nowadays, ports are considered a portal for business as well as the main infrastructure for economic development worldwide. Genetic predisposition, work activity and procedures, and psychosocial preparedness are the main factors responsible for the occurrence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs). The present study aimed to assess psychosocial variables affecting WMSDs ...

Aim: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have been observed commonly in office workers with the development of technology. These problems affect quality life for individuals and also productivity workplace. The aim this study is to design an application which anthropometric compatibility furniture evaluated individualized planned posture exercise training included. Material Method: d...

In the aircraft maintenance industry, most of workers performs manual handling tasks of different materials, varying from small objects up to large pieces of the aircraft. It can increase the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), which are strongly associated with high physical demands required by the task. Moreover, psychosocial demands are considered as risk factors fo...

Tomatoes are the most common crop in Italy. The production cycle requires operations in the field and factory that can cause musculoskeletal disorders due to the repetitive movements of the upper limbs of the workers employed in the sorting phase. This research aims to evaluate these risks using the OCRA (occupational repetitive actions) index method This method is based firstly on the calculat...

Abstract This study aims to compare the suitability of two ergonomic evaluation tools, AULA and RULA, in assessing musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) potential risks oyster mushroom farmers. The was based on 26 activities involved cultivation process, observed four farms Lempake Samarinda, assessed by 12 experienced experts ergonomics, safety health, agriculture. hit rate quadratic weighted κ were...

Background: Agriculturists exposed to health hazards are affected by increased occupational disease. This retrospective study aimed investigate situations of work-related diseases and injuries among agriculturists in upper northeast Thailand. Methods: The secondary data international classification 10 th revision...