The weaving operator of CV XYZ has an unergonomic work posture with a bent back and unbalanced legs at work. This non-ergonomic condition was identified by using the Nordic Body Map questionnaire to find out complaints on 28 body parts three operators. From identification operators nordic map, it is known that there are back, waist, hips body. Identification Rapid Entire Assessment method shows...

Laparoscopy is a cornerstone of modern surgical care, with clear advantages for the patients. However, it has also been associated inducing upper body musculoskeletal disorders amongst surgeons due to their propensity assume non-neutral postures. Further, there perception that patients high mass indexes (BMI) exacerbate these factors. Therefore, surgeon postures were objectively quantified usin...

The brick industry is an where almost all of the processes are done traditionally. Workers' body postures when working often not ergonomic, so there a risk causing muskuloskeletal complaints. This study aims to determine effect work posture on musculoskeletal complaints in workers Kasreman Village, Kandangan District, Kediri Regency. type research analytic observational with cross-sectional app...

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders are common problems among dentists. These conditions may lead to inappropriate postures and impairment in physical and psychological function. On the other hand, poor postures and inappropriate ergonomic may result in a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of common postural disorders...

Loading/unloading a ladder on vehicles are frequent tasks and involve overhead handling that may expose workers to risk factors of shoulder musculoskeletal disorders. The objective of the present study was to evaluate posture, forces required and perceived exertion when loading and unloading the ladder on a utility truck. Thirteen male overhead line workers from an electric utility in Brazil pa...

The main objective of this study was to formulate an ergonomic design factor for 6-to-18-month baby carrier from simulated loading point data and physical parameters average Thai elderly person. research steps were as follows: (1) reviewing the literature on designs; (2) simulating forces acting a few selected carriers body person carrying them; (3) synthesizing factors based load-bearing well ...

OBJECTIVE The 3-D posture and muscle activity in the neck and upper limb were assessed in children using high-, mid-, and book-level displays, which correspond to working conditions frequently observed when children interact with computers or books and paper. BACKGROUND The 3-D posture and muscle activity of children reading and inputting data with computers and paper had not been previously ...