Purpose: To determine the musculoskeletal complaints associated with using computer and its   ergonomic risks for office workers of a medical sciences university in Tehran.   Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a background questionnaire was used   to determine individuals and computer use habits’ characteristics. A total number of 164 office   workers of AJA University of M...

background: many workers suffer from low-back pain. type and severity of spinal complaints have relationship with work load. lack of adherence to ergonomics recommendations among the important causes of low-back pain. objective: to assess the effect of 3 ergonomics training programs on the prevalence of lowback pain among workers of an iranian automobile factory. methods: in a parallel-design 4...

This article presents the description and discussion of a pilot project in an ergonomic action developed in a public health institution. This project involves the implantation of an Ergonomics Program (PROERGO) in a department of this institution, guided by a methodology structured on six stages, referenced in the literature by ergonomics authors. The methodology includes the training of worker...

OBJECTIVE To test the feasibility of a multicomponent pilot intervention to improve worker safety and wellness in two Boston hospitals. METHODS A 3-month intervention was conducted on seven hospital units. Pre- (374 workers) and postsurveys (303 workers) assessed changes in safety/ergonomic behaviors and practices, and social support. Wellness outcomes included self-reported pain/aching in sp...

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are major causes of absenteeism, increased costs, and human injuries among computer users. This study aimed to examine the effects of ergonomics training and corrective exercises on musculoskeletal disorders among a gas company computer users. Material and Methods: This experimental study was conducted on 19 office computer users who participa...