Musculoskeletal Problems Among Workers of an Iranian Sugar-Producing Factory

• Autorzy: Choobineh A. , Tabatabaee S. H. , Behzadi M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Background. Assessment of the level of exposure to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) risk factors can be an appropriate basis for planning and implementing an interventional ergonomics program in the workplace. This study was conducted among workers of an Iranian sugar-producing factory to determine WMSD prevalence rate among production workers and to assess the level of exposure to WMSD risks. Materials and methods. In total, 116 workers were randomly selected from production workshops and included in the study. The Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to study prevalence of WMSDs and a quick exposure check (QEC) was used to assess physical exposure to risks. Required data were videotaped. Results. Most workers (87.1%) suffered from some kind of MSD symptoms during the 12 months prior to the study. The highest prevalence was reported in knees (58.6%) and the lower back (54.3%). In 99.1% of the workers, the level exposure to MSD risks established with QEC was high and very high. Awkward postures, manual material handling, and long hours of standing were the major ergonomics problems. Conclusion. There was a here was a high rate of WMSDs in this factory. The level of exposure to WMSD risk factors was high and corrective measures for reducing risk level were essential.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

musculoskeletal disorders; QEC; sugar industry

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 15, No. 4
• Strony: 419--424
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 24 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Choobineh A.

• Research Center for Health Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

autor

Tabatabaee S. H.

• Research Center for Health Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

autor

Behzadi M.

• School of Health and Nutrition, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

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