So far, many different studies have examined possible implications of typing related posture and activity on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) incidence. Although they tend to present the findings as very apparent ones, assessing the complex relationships between the different causal factors implicated in keyboarding and in the usage of pointing devices, on the one hand, and work related upper extre...

This research has been motivated by our belief that ergonomic aspects of proper posture and efficient movement patterns should be acquired as an integral part of the Physical Education (PE) curriculum in the school system. We explored the attitudes of teacher’s college students towards the incorporation of ergonomic programs into the school’s PE curriculum. In order to clarify the parameters th...

The paper discusses new trends in developing and implementing methods of workplace analysis. It presents a sample method of ergonomic workplace evaluation developed at the Poznañ University of Technology. The method is a response to the industrial sector's demand for tools supporting occupational risk assessment. The authors also present opportunities and benefits of applying the method in occu...

conclusions the potential risk and prevalence of ulmsds among computer users of medical sciences university were less than those of technical-engineering university due to following ergonomic principles. rula found to be a proper method for the assessment of the ergonomic risk factors of the ulmsds in order to prevent such disorders. background along with widespread use of computers, work-relat...

This paper reviews the role and importance of small-scale industries together with the issue of occupational health problems and their causes in Iranian hand-woven carpet industry as a typical informal small-scale industry in an industrially developing country. The objective of this paper is to review health risk factors and related occupational health and ergonomic problems in the carpet indus...

OBJECTIVE To extend an existing computer programme for the evaluation and design of shift schedules (BASS 3) by integrating workload as well as economic aspects. METHODS The redesigned prototype BASS 4 includes a new module with a suitable and easily applicable screening method (EBA) for the assessment of the intensity of physical, emotional and cognitive workload components and their tempora...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are one of the most prevalent and costly safety concerns in the workplace today. In sonography, work-related injury poses a serious threat to the health and safety of the worker. WRMSDs can decrease productivity and affect the quality of patient care when workers are performing their jobs in chronic pain. Furthermore, patient safety can be directly...

The Fire Brigade of the State of Rio de Janeiro (CBMERJ) is Brazil's most ancient and is one of the military forces of the state. It has the primary function of activities related to civil defense of the state. This study aims to contribute to the improvement of the current situation by proposing a solution of eliminating totally or at least mitigating risks of ergonomic injury, since all opera...