Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most important problems in advanced and industrialized countries particularly in manufacturing companies. The main objective of this study is to determine work- related musculoskeletal disorders and its related risk factors among Seymareh hydropower plant workers. Determination of disorders and its relevant factors are one the most leading basis f...

Background: Due to high prevalence of musculoskeletal risk factors among kitchen workers and their role in causing discomfort, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ergonomic factors (mental workload and working posture) on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among workers of training hospitals in Qazvin, Iran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was done through...

<p>Semakin berkembangnya suatu industri, maka perusahaan tentunya ingin agar produktivitas kerja bisa lebih baik dan akan meningkatkan produksi. Dengan adanya tenaga yang kurang maksimal saat bekerja sangat mempengaruhi itu sendiri. UD Bintang Timur ini didirikan pada tahun 1988 – sekarang terletak di Desa Palem Watu, Rt 03, Rw 02, Gempol Kurung, Kec. Menganti, Kab. Gresik. memproduksi al...

BACKGROUND Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a common health problem throughout the world and a major cause of disability in the workplace. OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence rate of MSDs, assessment of ergonomics working conditions and identification of major risk factors associated with MSDs symptoms among employees of Iranian petrochemical industries between October 200...

Dalam kegiatan produksi tidak terlepas dari operator, dalam interaksi antara manusia dan mesin tersebut membutuhkan postur tubuh yang baik agar produk dikeluarkan lebih optimal. Sering kali para pekerja mengalami nyeri otot saat melakukan pekerjaan terutama pada bagian leher punggung, hal dikarenakan oleh kerja ergonomi sehingga berakibat tingginya terjadi risiko cedera musculoskeletal disorder...

Background: Teachers and caregivers at special schools are a risk of developing work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) as they tend to in awkward postures. It is important identify complaints exposure levels incorporate site modifications reduce WRMSDs. Also understanding their perception towards physiotherapy might help better implementation worksite wellness programs. Methods: Partic...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to ergonomically evaluate the work posture of dentists to examine their subsequent risk of developing musculoskeletal diseases. [Subjects and Methods] Scenes in which the three dentists performed procedures at their dental clinics were videotaped. The videotapes of the dentists' work postures were evaluated and analyzed by using the Rapid Upper Limb Asses...

background: work-related musculoskeletal disorders are the most important factors of absent from work, increased costs and human damages experienced by workers. the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders of nurses in al-zahra hospital and the effect of eight-week selected corrective exercises and ergonomic interventions on them. methods: nord...