Introduction: Ergonomic problems and inadequate lighting are the causes of increased prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. The present study was conducted to evaluate lighting in carpet weaving workshops in Bijar and its association with musculoskeletal pain among female carpet weavers. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 104 Carpet weaving workshops were ...

Background: Nearly 8.5 million of employees in Iran are carpet-weavers and musculoskeletal disorders especially in their shoulder region are prevalent. As regards muscle fatigue is a risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders its reduction may improve health promotion among the weavers and also lead to improved quality and quantity of this national product. Muscle fatigue manifestations in elect...

In recent years, the wave of economic sanctions has overshadowed Iran's economy with the aim of reducing the financial power, national welfare and disbelief, and a new confrontation has opened up on the Iranian economy. With respect to special importance and role of carpet weaving and its place in the country's economy, identifying and studying the recent problems of hand-made carpet weavers al...

Introduction and purpose: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most important causes of disinclination to work and reduced work incentives and can lead to occupational stress over time. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the prevalence of MSDs and occupational stress among rural carpet weavers in Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran. Methods: This descriptiv...

  Introduction: Carpet industry is one of the most important, dangerous and traditional industries in Iran. Non-Ergonomic factors such as non-standard work tools, inappropriate physical postures, long hours of work and insufficient rest of carpet weavers can lead to musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort and its relatio...

The geographical expand of carpet production in Iran, has caused to use of various techniques and methods in order to convert them to carpet design cartoons. Today, two distinct and inclusive methods are common in providing carpet cartoons for urban carpets weaving in Iran named Isfahan and Tabriz methods. The purpose of this research is an explanation of the causes of difference in the colorin...

In recent years, Turkmen carpet as an important source of Turkmen families’ income, faced with different challenges.This study aimed to identify Turkmen carpet production deterrents from viewpoint of rural women weavers, in Gonbad Kavoos County, based on descriptive and survey research method. The target population in the study consisted all of women weavers in Aqabad rural district in ce...