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Journal articles on the topic "Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's)"
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Cunningham, John, Austin Kerin, Rose Galvin, and Katie Robinson. "301 Older Farmers' Experiences of Musculoskeletal Disorders." Age and Ageing 48, Supplement_3 (September 2019): iii17—iii65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afz103.192.
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Abstract Background Almost a third (n=41,000) of all Irish farm holders are aged 65 years or older. Older farmers are vulnerable to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD’s) both by virtue of the nature of their work and their age. MSD’s are a known risk factor for workplace accidents and farming is the highest risk occupation in Ireland. This study aimed to explore older farmers’ experiences of living with and accessing healthcare for MSD’s. Methods A qualitative study design employing semi-structured interviews was employed. Nine Irish farmers aged 65 years and over with current or previous experience of MSD's were recruited. All participants continued to farm on either a full-time or part-time basis. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Four themes describing older farmers' experiences of MSD’s and healthcare were identified; (1) acceptance of MSD’s as inevitable (2) biomechanical and biological beliefs about MSD’s (3) resilience and a commitment to continuing work in response to MSD’s (4) scepticism and avoidance of healthcare. Conclusion To the best of our knowledge this is the first qualitative study of older Irish farmers’ experiences of MSD’s. Findings reveal that older farmer’s experiences differ significantly from those reported by other occupational groups. Commitment to continue working permeated the findings of this study and shaped older farmers' experiences and responses to MSD's. Older farmers accept MSD’s and pain as inevitable consequences of farming, and they respond to MSD’s with stoicism. Lack of healthcare provider knowledge about farming culture and practices contributes to older farmers' negative healthcare experiences and avoidance of healthcare. Given the prevalence of MSD’s in this population future research should focus on developing and evaluating appropriate health promoting and patient-centered interventions to support continued safe farming for older Irish farmers.
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Basri, Ani Asriani, and Dian Afif Arifah. "Analisis Tingkat Postur Kerja Dan Musculoskeletal Disorders pada Pekerja di Pabrik Roti Latansa Gontor." Jurnal Ergonomi Indonesia (The Indonesian Journal of Ergonomic) 6, no. 2 (December 30, 2020): 96. http://dx.doi.org/10.24843/jei.2020.v06.i02.p03.
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The La Tansa bakery industry is a formal industrial sector that makes bread, some process activities are still repeated manually. This condition will cause the prevalence of MSD complaints because the worker's body position is bent. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of risk of injury using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) questionnaire and to assess complaints about the impact of this awkward posture using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire. This type of research was descriptively carried out at the Latansa Bread Factory, Gontor Ponorogo in May 2020 with a total of 9 respondents. The research results will be analyzed using the Excel program. Based on the results of research on the distribution of questionnaires conducted by researchers and the workers themselves, it shows that the level of risk of injury to 7 out of 9 workers is at the level of 72.8% - 82.7%, which means that research and changes must be carried out as soon as possible. The results of MSD's complaint assessment among workers showed that all were categorized as having moderate complaints. The advice given to the Latansa Bread Factory is to design a chair and table for workers so as to minimize the risk of injury and create effective, safe, comfortable and efficient working condition.
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Bansal, P., M. Kaur, and AK Sharma. "Ergonomics Everytime Keeps Dental Practice Healthy, Wealthy and Fine." Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry 10, no. 2 (2016): 59–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/johcd-10-2-59.
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ABSTRACT ERGONOMICS is a way to work smarter - not harder by designing tools, equipment, workstations and tasks to fit the job to the worker-NOT the worker to the job. In the dental profession, dentists spend their work days in an awkward static position performing extremely precise procedures in a 2“×2 ½” workspace-the patient's mouth. Therefore, they are at a greater risk of work- related musculoskeletal disorders than is the general population. These disorders can result in pain and dysfunction of neck, back and hands and fingers. This article is aimed at providing some interventions that can considered by the dentists in light of their own experience and needs. It also discusses the important issues of posture and offers different exercises to work with comfort, efficiency and ease. A broad research of published literature was performed using the keyword ergonomics, MSD's and stretches from 1983- 2016 in google scholar, internet and text books.
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Puspitasari, Ervin Putri. "ANALISIS RISIKO SIKAP KERJA DENGAN KELUHAN MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER PADA PORTER STASIUN SURABAYA GUBENG." Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health 8, no. 1 (March 26, 2019): 104. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/ijosh.v8i1.2019.104-114.
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is a type of disorder in the body structure caused or compounded by a unergonomic work attitude. One of jobs at Surabaya Gubeng Station which possible to increase the risk of Musculoskeletal disorders is porter. This study aimed to analyze risk of work attitude with complaint of Musculoskeletal Disorders at Surabaya Gubeng Station’s porter. This study was analytic observational research with cross sectional research design. Data obtained from 60 porters who worked at Surabaya Gubeng Station. Musculoskeletal disorders were obtained from Nordic Body Map (NBM) observation sheet. Characteristics of respondents obtained from interview. Work attitude risk was obtained by Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method. In this study the independent variable was the risk of work attitude. Dependent variable was a complaint of Musculoskeletal disorders. Data were tested using Cramer Coefficient. The prevalence of MSDs found in this study was 86.7% with low category was counted 96.2% and medium category was 3.8%. Musculoskeletal disorders in the porter occur at night before bed and frequency of Musculoskeletal disorders occurs every 1-2 times/ week. Porter experienced most MSDs complaints on the body at the right shoulder, left shoulder, right calf, and left calf. Cramer coefficient showed a value of 0.197 on risk of right body work attitude and Cramer Coefficient of 0.046 on risk of left body work attitude. The conclusion of this research was the risk of right and left body work attitude was not affect complaint of Musculoskeletal Disorder. Keywords: musculoskeletal disorder, porter, station, risk of work attitude
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Russeng, Syamsiar S., Lalu Muhammad Saleh, Widya Nur Wahyulianti, and Sukri Palutturi. "The Effect of Age and Workload on Work Posture toward Musculoskeletal Disorders Complain on Loading and Unloading Workers." Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences 9, E (November 9, 2021): 1115–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021.7277.
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Background: Workers in informal sector such as loading and unloading workers have a risk of experiencing health disorder of occupational disease such as musculoskeletloadingal disorders (MSDs). Such complain usually occurs on spine (back and neck) and upper limb. Most of the loading and unloading workers work using manual material handling, such as loading, unloading, pushing, pulling, throwing, moving, or rotating loads using their hands or other body parts. Such work method has musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) risk, including low back pain. There are several factors causing the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) including individual factors (age and gender), work factors (workload and work posture), and work environment factors. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the direct and indirect effects of age and workload with work posture as an intervening variable against musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) on loading and unloading workers at PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero) of Makassar Branch. Methods: The current research applied analytical observation with a Cross-Sectional approach involving 140 respondents selected through a simple random sampling technique. This research was further carried out at Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero) of Makassar Branch in April-May 2021. Data obtained were analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis. Results: There were 65 respondents (46.4%) who suffered from musculoskeletal disorder complaints in the high category followed by 53 respondents (37.9%) who suffered from musculoskeletal complaints in the very high category. It was also obtained that workload significantly affected the work position variable (p = 0.000 <0.05), age significantly affected the work posture variable (p = 0.000 <0.05), workload significantly affected the musculoskeletal disorders variable (p = 0.000 <0.05), and work posture significantly affected the musculoskeletal disorder variable (p = 0.000 <0.05). Conclusion: A significant indirect effect between workload and musculoskeletal disorders complaints through work posture variables. Significant indirect effect was also found between age and musculoskeletal disorder complaints through work posture. In addition, the highest category of low back pain complaints is in moderate disability.
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Shehata, Rehab SA, Noha A. Radwan, Huny M. Bakry, and Aisha Seif Eldin. "Assessment of serum CK-MM level as a bioindicator for work-related musculoskeletal injuries among Emergency hospital workers." Toxicology and Industrial Health 38, no. 1 (January 2022): 11–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/07482337211042727.
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are considered a growing problem among healthcare personnel, especially service workers. The emergency room (ER) service workers are highly exposed to work-related risk factors which predispose them to MSDs. A cross-sectional study was performed on 78 ER workers. Full medical and occupational histories were taken. The Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ) was used for the assessment of musculoskeletal symptoms. Clinical examination was done with special emphasis on the locomotors system, and serum levels of muscle enzymes, including creatine kinase (CK) and creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MM), were measured. The study aims to detect the prevalence of occupational musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among ER workers at University hospitals, and assessment of CK-MM as a biomarker used in the early detection of MSDs. We found that 71.8% of the participants were complaining of musculoskeletal disorder in the last 7 days before the study, while only 34.6% were complaining of musculoskeletal disorder in the last 12 months before the study. The knee joint was the most commonly affected site in the past 7 days, by 39.7%. On the other hand, the highest prevalent disorder in the last 12 months was for the ankle joint (17.9%) with significantly high levels of serum CK-MM. In conclusion, musculoskeletal injuries are a common complaint among healthcare occupations, especially among ER service workers that need regular health education and ergonomic training programs. Monitoring of serum CK-MM level with cut-off value 90 ng\ml could be used as a novel approach for the early detection of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
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Kumar, Ashok. "Burden of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Adults of Rural Areas of Delhi: A Cross-sectional Study." Journal of Advanced Research in Medicine 9, no. 1 (February 14, 2022): 11–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.24321/2349.7181.202202.
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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are disabling chronic conditions prevalent worldwide. However, there is paucity of literature of such disorders from India.Objective: To study the epidemiology of Musculoskeletal disorders in adult population of rural areas of Delhi.Materials and Methods: The study was a descriptive, cross sectional, community-based study and conducted in a rural area of Delhi. Modified Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ-E) was used to determine the prevalence of MSDs. Data were summarized using frequencies, proportions and appropriate statistical tests were applied for significance. Binary logistic regression was used.Results: The lifetime prevalence of MSDs in the present study was found to be 57% (114) of the study participants, 53% (106) participants had history of MSDs in the past 12 months, 48% (96) participants had history of MSDs in the past 4 weeks while 35% (70) participants had history of MSDs at the time of interview. Lower backache was the most common complaints (54.2%). MSDs were found to be more associated with female gender, increasing age, being overweight or obese, and having a history of trauma.Conclusion:One in three adults was suffering from MSDs in rural Delhi and more so in females and elderly.
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Mawaddah, Salsa Daffania, and Noeroel Widajati. "Complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders on Sales Promotion Girl at Cosmetic Stores in Surabaya, Indonesia." Folia Medica Indonesiana 57, no. 4 (December 7, 2021): 303. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/fmi.v57i4.26572.
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Highlight:Standing position duration and shoe characteristics to MSDs's complaints on sales promotion girls at cosmetic stores in Surabaya were analyzed.There was no correlation between height of heels with complaints of MSDs and shoe type, while, the duration of standing position and complaints of MSDs were correlated. Abstract:One of the occupations that have a risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) is sales promotion girl (SPG), especially the SPG at a cosmetic store, because their job position is mostly done by standing and wearing high heels. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between duration of standing position and shoe characteristics to complaints of MSDs on sales promotion girl at cosmetic stores in Surabaya. This study was quantitative research with observational analytic research, where the data collection was carried out by cross-sectional. This research was conducted at 21 cosmetic stores from three shopping centers in Central Surabaya. The population in this study was 64 SPG. The sample was taken using simple random sampling with exclusion criteria, so that 47 people were obtained. The independent variables consisted of duration of standing position and shoe characteristics included shoe type and the height of heels. The dependent variable was complaint of MSDs. The data analysis was carried out using the Spearman correlation test. The result showed that there was a correlation between the duration of standing position and complaints of MSDs (Pvalue=0.011; r=0.369; positive direction), no correlation between shoe type and complaints of MSDs (Pvalue=0.735; r=0.051; positive direction), and no correlation between the height of heels and complaints of MSDs (Pvalue=0.256; r=0.169; positive direction). It was concluded that there was a correlation between the duration of standing position and complaints of MSDs, and there was no correlation between shoe type and the height of heels with complaints of MSDs.
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Lestari, Putri Winda, Yunita Sari Purba, and Agung Cahyono Tribuwono. "Comparison of Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk based on Gender in High School Students." Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat 16, no. 1 (July 27, 2020): 53–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/kemas.v16i1.21610.
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In Indonesia, there is a tendency for the emergence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in school-aged children. MSDs can cause disruption of daily activities, such as lost school time. Individual factors such as sex can be the cause of MSDs. This study aims to determine how much gender differences affect the risk of musculoskeletal disorder. The design of this research was analytic observative with cross-sectional approach. The population is all high school students in the Kec. Kramat Jati East Jakarta as many as 4,708 students. The research sample was 370 class XI students. Samples were taken by simple random sampling. The independent variable is gender while the dependent variable is MSDs. Retrieval of data by filling out the Nordic Body Map questionnaire. Data were processed univariately and bivariately with chi-square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between sex and musculoskeletal disorder. The value of p = 0,000 with a PR value = 1,131 and 95% CI = 1,051 - 1,217 which shows that female are more at risk 1,131 times having musculoskeletal disorder compared to male.
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Mehrparvar, Amir H., Mehrdad Mostaghaci, and Raman F. Gerami. "Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Iranian Instrumentalists." Medical Problems of Performing Artists 27, no. 4 (December 1, 2012): 193–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2012.4036.
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Musicians as an occupational group are exposed to various ergonomic exposures which may lead to musculoskeletal problems. In this study we assessed the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among Iranian instrumentalists (using traditional Iranian and western instruments). Methods: In a cross-sectional study we assessed the frequency of MSDs in 356 Iranian instrumentalists by standardized Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire according to age group, type of instrument, duration of playing, and playing/sitting position. Data were analyzed using chi-squared, t-test and ANOVA. Results: Overall, 158 of 356 subjects (44.4%) experienced MSDs, mostly with mild or moderate symptoms. Frequency of MSDs was significantly higher in females but it was not significantly related to body mass index, duration of employment, and duration of playing or teaching. Conclusion: Our study showed a high frequency of MSDs among Iranian instrumentalists, so paying attention to the ergonomic exposures of instrumentalists as an occupational group is important. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study on players of different Iranian instruments to have considered ergonomic risk factors.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's)"
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Jonsson, Roos Linda. "The Work Environment of Welding Operators at Volvo Group Trucks Operations : An Investigation to Reduce the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Welders." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-69305.
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This master thesis report presents a 20 weeks long project within Industrial design engineering at Luleå University of Technology, performed at Volvo Group Trucks Operations in Umeå. Since the company from a previous study knew that the operators on segment two work in unfavorable work postures, a further investigation of the operators’ work environment was needed. Therefore, the subject of investigation in this project became the physical workload and more specifically, the factors related to the appearance of work related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Segment two is positioned at the end of Volvos’ production line called finishline where the work is primarily done manual by two shift teams with approximately 14 operators in each one. The project objective was to map the current situation for the manual welding operators at segment two and identify potential ergonomic risks within their everyday work. The focus was placed on finding improvements that could decrease the operators’ risk for developing MSDs during work. The project aim was to develop improvements that direct, and over a longer time span, could ease and improve the operators work situation. By observing, filming, interviewing and hand out questionnaires, the current state for the operators could be mapped. Three interviews were held, 22 questionnaires were answered and almost 50 film sequences were made. The work on segment two are station based where the operators are allocated a specific time for each operation within the station. Usually, the operators rotate after ten truck cabs and then move to the next station. The work consists of screwing, welding, grinding, drilling and controlling. The situation analysis was done by investigating the questionnaire responses further, explore the body postural MSD risks with help of RULA and REBA and using the software AviX to let the operators self-estimate the strain in different muscle groups during work. According to the questionnaires, the operators are highly or partly strained physical and psychological where the experienced psychological strain variates more than the physical strain. Furthermore, most of the operators experienced the occurring work acceleration as positive and the manager and coworker relationship as good. Also, ten operators expressed that they had experienced pain in their body the last 12 months caused by their work and over 70 % of the operators wanted to have a greater opportunity to affect the number of work tasks. By relating this to the findings in the study made at Volvo in 2011, where the investigators identified knee-standing work together with some critical work postures that caused the operators an unfavorable strain in mainly the neck, the back and the arms, I assume that the work on segment two today is performed during similar circumstances and in a similar way. The concept development started with an ideation session together with the operators. Here, the analysis findings were discussed, and my own ideas and improvement suggestions were presented. From these discussions, three tests were arranged including a step construction to facilitate when entering and leaving the truck cab, new knee pads and a stretch program, developed by Volvos’ ergonomist. The findings from the two first tests showed how different the operators found the concepts where some operators appreciated both the step construction and the knee pads, and some didn’t. The stretch test on the other hand, were appreciated by all operators where over 50 % felt an improvement in their body. Also, an educational approach including an additional introduction, updated work instructions and a continuous dialogue about work environmental risks during the group meetings were proposed. The tests resulted in a concept development, a concept evaluation with help of previous established specifications of requirements and the ergonomist, together with an implementation strategy. The strategy proposes an implementation of stretch during the workday within the following months, a further investigation of the knee pads and the step construction, and an implementation of the complete educational approach within 5-10 years. Also, based on the results of this thesis, Volvo are recommended to establish guidelines for how to measure work environmental factors linked to physical and psychosocial work environment. Further, the company are recommended to prioritize their employees’ health, well-being and work environment by working systematically in a close cooperation with the workforce to not risk costs in terms of dissatisfaction, sick leaves and poor reputation.
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Wesslén, Jacob. "Exoskeleton exploration : Research, development, and applicability of industrial exoskeletons in the automotive industry." Thesis, Tekniska Högskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-40093.
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The purpose of this thesis is to explore the subject of industrial exoskeleton in accord-ance to the applicability of the technology preventing musculoskeletal disorders within the automotive industry. The modern technology of exoskeletons has a limited field of research and knowledge and is in need to be studied to provide organisations with proper findings for understanding the applicability of the technology. In the auto-motive industry musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is one of the most common disor-ders among employees and industries work constantly to decrease and prevent MSDs within their work environments. By conducting literature reviews, the status of exo-skeleton research and development concluded that academic research mostly focuses on technological development of exoskeletons, and not laboratory and/or field testing of currently available industrial exoskeletons. However, through database and website searches, twenty-four available industrial exoskeletons were identified which could be applicable within the automotive industry. Through literature and a case illustration, a number of potential causes for MSDs within the automotive industry were identified and a framework was developed in order to match appropriate available industrial ex-oskeleton to be used in potentially preventing common MSDs. The discussion of the thesis highlights the benefits and challenges of implementing an industrial exoskele-ton within an industry. Proper research on the currently available industrial exoskele-tons is lacking and creates questions of reliability for the technology. However, devel-opment of industrial exoskeletons have shown to focus on prevention of the most common causes of MSDs within industries in their design and development, making the applicability of industrial exoskeletons highly possible.
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Atreja, Nipun. "Medication Expenditure and Resource Utilization Among Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders: Analysis of 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Data." 2012. http://digital.library.duq.edu/u?/etd,154138.
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Objective: To estimate the national prevalence and direct incremental expenditures of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's) using the 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data.
Methods: A retrospective database analysis was conducted and individuals with MSD's (ICD-9-CM codes 274.00; 710.00-738.00) were identified. Dependent variables were total health care and other service category expenditures. The study utilized descriptive and regression analyses.
Results: In 2007, the national prevalence of MSD's was 33 million with incremental costs of $886.49 per person. The inpatient expenditures ($33,461.85) were the highest cost component in MSD's and the predictors of total health care expenditures were age, marital status, and presence of the disease condition.
Conclusion: The systematic assessment of MSD's and their associated incremental costs to the society is essential in increasing the awareness of decision makers to implement intervention strategies that are effective in lowering the disease incidence and in reducing the overall cost of disease management.
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Frota, Francisco de Assis Torres. "Ergonomia aplicada em trabalho com sobrecarga física na feira Manaus moderna." Master's thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/1822/47105.
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Dissertação de mestrado em Engenharia IndustrialAs diferentes condições que o trabalho oferece, influenciam diretamente na qualidade do serviço e no desempenho dos processos de abastecimento de cargas perecíveis no carregamento de caixas de verduras em centrais de abastecimentos e feiras. O presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar a situação ergonômica em trabalho com sobrecarga física onde são realizados carregamento e descarregamentos de legumes na feira Manaus Moderna. A metodologia utilizada tratou-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, exploratória, através de entrevistas semiestruturadas, observação sistemática e aplicação da ferramenta EWA nos postos de trabalho identificados. A partir da análise observacional, verificou-se que não são respeitadas as condições básicas necessárias para a realização das atividades, não havendo um acompanhamento especializado para sua efetiva execução. Durante as entrevistas, os trabalhadores informaram constantes queixas de fadiga, esforço físico elevado, um faturamento mensal variado mínimo, além de estar submetidos às condições ambientais do dia, o que muitas vezes atrapalha seu rendimento. A adoção de técnicas simples, porém eficazes, atenuam problemas físicos de saúde. É necessário reconhecer o risco a que se está sendo exposto, estudar as medidas de minimização desse risco. Pequenas paradas na jornada de trabalho, movimentação, descontração e hidratação não resolvem totalmente o problema, mas auxiliam de maneira significativa a minimizar os problemas. Diante disso, os resultados alcançados, ressaltam que os serviços desempenhados pelos carregadores não cumprem os requisitos estabelecidos pela Norma Regulamentadora NR 17. As principais recomendações como reorganização do trabalho, a implantação de um programa de ginástica laboral objetivam na criação de uma capacitação técnica para organizar a movimentação correta da carga, descentralização de sobrecarga e a criação de um mapa de risco. A partir de tais recomendações propostas, garante-se uma melhor qualidade de vida ao carregador e a melhora na qualidade e nas formas como são realizadas atividades e tarefas efetuadas por estes, já que seu trabalho será realizado com mais segurança, sua saúde e bem-estar serão colocados em primeiro lugar, considerando não somente uma meta, mas uma prioridade.
The different conditions that work provides directly influence the quality of service and performance of perishable cargo supply processes in loading vegetables boxes in central supplies and fairs. This study aims to analyze the ergonomic situation at work with physical overload which are carried out loading and unloading of vegetables at the fair Modern Manaus. The methodology treated is a qualitative, exploratory research through semi- structured interviews, observation and systematic application of EWA tool in the identified jobs. From the observational analysis, it was found that the basic conditions necessary for the realization of the activities are not respected, there is no specialized monitoring for their effective implementation. During the interviews, workers reported constant complaints of fatigue, high physical exertion, a varied minimum monthly billing, in addition to being subjected to the environmental conditions of the day, which often hinders their performance. The adoption of simple techniques, but effective, mitigates physical health problems. It is necessary to recognize the risk to which it is being exposed, study the mitigation measures that risk. Short breaks in the working day, movement, relaxation and hydration do not fully solve the problem, but help significantly to minimize the problems. Therefore, the results achieved, point out that the services performed by shippers do not meet the requirements established by Regulation Standard NR 17. The main recommendations as reorganization of work, the implementation of a corporate wellness program aimed at creating a technical capacity to organize the correct handling of load, overload decentralization and the creation of a risk map. From such recommendations proposed, this will ensure a better quality of life to the charger and the improvement in quality and in the ways in activities and tasks are performed made by them, since their work will be performed with more security, health and well- They will be placed first, considering not only a target, but a priority.
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Alves, Rute Catarina Dias. "Análise ergonómica do trabalho na copa e bistrô numa empresa de mobiliário e decoração." Master's thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/12522.
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As lesões músculo-esqueléticas (LME) são das doenças mais comuns relacionadas com o trabalho. Afetam milhões de trabalhadores europeus, estando associadas a custos muito elevados para as entidades patronais.
O setor HORECA, foco principal deste estudo (Copa e Bistrô), é um dos setores que apresenta um elevado índice de sinistralidade, no que refere as LMERT.O estudo compreendeu quatro etapas: caracterização das situações de trabalho (Copa e Bistrô), quantificação do nível de risco para o desenvolvimento de uma LME, análise e tratamento de resultados e, por fim, a elaboração de propostas e recomendações. A recolha de dados foi feita através de observações livres, recorrendo ao registo de imagem e vídeo, questionários aos operadores e informação fornecida pela empresa. Para a quantificação do nível de risco para o desenvolvimento de uma LME recorreu-se ao método Rapid Upper Limb Assessement (RULA). Para o tratamento dos dados recorreu-se ao software informático Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS©) - versão 22. Para testar a existência de associação entre as variáveis (sociodemográficas e do trabalho) e a presença de dor (por região corporal avaliada) ou por penosidade associada ao trabalho (recorreu-se ao teste de independência do Qui-quadrado e ao coeficiente de Cramer’s V. Em todos os testes foi utilizado um nível de significância de 0,05. Globalmente a zona com mais queixas foi a zona lombar (57,1%), seguida dos ombros (35,7%) e dos punhos (32,1%). De modo geral os operadores consideram a penosidade do seu trabalho leve (60,7%). De acordo com os resultados da aplicação do método RULA, em ambos os postos de trabalho avaliados (Copa e Bistrô), o risco de desenvolvimento de uma LME está presente em todas as tarefas avaliadas (Score final ≥ 3) revelando assim a necessidade de investigações e alterações urgentes. De um modo geral não foram encontradas associações estatisticamente significativas tendo, na sua maioria, os resultados apresentados revelado uma fraca ou moderada potência de associação.Throughout Europe they affect millions of workers and cost employers billions of euros. The HORECA sector, which represents the main focus of this study (Copa e Bistrô), is one of the sectors with a high rate of accidents in terms of MSDs related with the workforce. This study integrated four stages: Characterization of the Work Situations (Copa e Bistrô), MSD risk characterization, analysis and processing of results, and finally the development of proposals and recommendations. Data collection was made resorting to different kinds of tools and methods such as free and systematized observations, an application of a questionnaire specifically developed for this purpose and information provided by the company. To quantify the risk association of MSDs development the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) was used. Data processing was performed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS©) (version 22). The Chisquare test and Cramer’s V coefficient was used to assess associations between variables (demographic and work-related characteristics) and the prevalence of complains (in each body region assessed) or by painfulness level of work situation. In all cases a significance level of 0.05 was adopted as a criterion to reject the null hypothesis. The body region with the highest percentage of complains was the lumbar back (57,1%), followed by shoulders (35,7%) and wrists (32,1%). In spite of these results 60,7% of the workers consider their work with low level of painfulness. Considering the RULA results, the risk for the development of MSD is present in all tasks and in both sectors assessed (Copa e Bistrô) (Score final ≥ 3). These results suggest that investigation and alteration in the work situation is an important issue. In general there were no statistically significant associations between variables (demographic and work-related characteristics) and the prevalence of complains (in each body region assessed) or painfulness level of work situation.
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Francisco, Marta Filipa Gomes. "Análise ergonómica do trabalho realizado por operadores florestais." Master's thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/18928.
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As lesões músculo-esqueléticas são patologias que afetam cada vez mais pessoas, estas podem ser causadas ou agravadas pelo trabalho. No setor florestal não existem muitos estudos que contemplem as várias tarefas que os operadores florestais realizam, por isso ser importante este estudo. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o risco de desenvolvimento de lesões músculo-esqueléticas associado às tarefas realizadas pelos operadores florestais, para isto a recolha de dados foi feita através de observações livres e de questionários aos operadores. Para realizar a avaliação de riscos utilizou-se um método de matrizes desenvolvido pela Direção geral das relações laborais da Catalunha. Para testar a existência de associação entre as variáveis (sociodemográficas e de trabalho) e a presença de dor nas várias regiões corporais, recorreu-se ao teste de independência do Qui-Quadrado e ao Cramer’s V. As regiões com mais queixas foram o punho direito (53%) e a zona lombar (42%), sendo as queixas maioritariamente classificadas com uma intensidade moderada e uma frequência superior a 4 vezes/ano. Os resultados da avaliação de riscos evidenciaram, para muitas das tarefas, um nível grave sugerindo a necessidade de se realizarem alterações. Globalmente não se encontraram associações estatisticamente significativas (p>0,05); das poucas associações encontradas, estas revelaram uma intensidade entre o moderado e o forte.Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries that affects more and more people, these injuries can be caused or aggravated by the work. In the forest sector there are not many studies that contemplate the various tasks that forest operators perform, that's why it's so important do this study. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders associated with the tasks performed by forest operators. Data collection was done through free observations and using questionnaires, specifically developed for this purpose. A matrix method, developed by Direção geral das relações laborais de Catalunha, was the method used to quantify the risk associated to MSDs development. The Chi-square test and Cramer’s V coeficiente were used to assess associations between variables (demographic and work-related characteristics) and the prevalence of complains in each body region assessed. The main regions affected were the right wrist (53%) and lower back (42%), which are in accordance with the results reported by other studies. The majority of complaints were classified with a moderate intensity and a frequency more than 4 times a year. The results of the risk assessment revealed, for many of the tasks, a serious level suggesting the need to make changes. In general, there were no statistically significant differences (p> 0.05). However, of the few cases found, Cramer’s V test revealed moderate and strong associations (> 0.60).
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Sabino, Liziliana Fortes. "Análise ergonómica do trabalho realizado no Viveiro da Câmara Municipal de Oeiras." Master's thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/15681.
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A tese está em acesso fechado para cumprir o prazo de 60 dias (obrigatório fazer o depósito neste período) mas a mestranda não prencheu a parte do documento que nos permite colocar o acesso aberto/ou fechado. Por isso aguardamos contato da mestranda.Este trabalho teve por objetivo a realização de uma análise ergonómica ao trabalho realizado nos Viveiros de uma Câmara Municipal com particular ênfase na avaliação do risco de desenvolvimento das LMERT. Para avaliação do risco de LMERT recorreu-se a dois métodos: REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) e QEC (Quick Exposure Check). A existência de associação entre as variáveis (sociodemográficas e do trabalho) e a presença de dor (por região corporal) foi testada com recurso ao teste exato de independência do Qui-quadrado. Para comparar os resultados obtidos por método e por tarefa recorreu-se aos testes não paramétricos de Wilcoxon e Kruskal-Wallis, respetivamente. Onze tarefas foram analisadas e avaliadas com ambos métodos. Considerando a auto-referenciação de queixas, foram destacadas cinco regiões coporais. Tendo em conta os resultados REBA e QEC, o risco para o desenvolvimento de LME está presente em todas as tarefas (Nível de risco ≥2). Em geral não se encontraram diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os resultados alcançados por ambos os métodos contudo, uma sobrestimação foi obtida em 45% e 25% dos casos avaliados com o REBA e QEC, respetivamente.
An Ergonomic Work Analysis was accomplished at plant nurseries of a Portuguese Municipality aiming at assessing the actual working conditions and the complaints presented by the workers; characterizing each task in terms of the associated MSD development risk and proposing preventive measures. MSD developing risk assessment relied on two methods: Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) and Quick Exposure Check (QEC). The Chi-square test was used to assess associations between variables (demographic/work-related characteristics) and reported MSD symptoms. To compare REBA and QEC results the non-parametric Wilcoxon test was used whereas to compare the tasks risk level the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test was used. Eleven tasks were analyzed and assessed with the both methods. Considering the self-reported complaints, five body region, with the highest percentage of complaints, were highlighted. Globally, considering the REBA and QEC results, the risk for the development of MSDs is present in all tasks (Risk Level ≥ 2). Despite these results, in general there were no statistically significant differences between the results obtain by both methods. Overestimation was obtained in 45% and 25% of the cases assessed with REBA and QEC, respectively.
Books on the topic "Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's)"
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Graveling, Richard, ed. Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace. Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2018.: CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b22154.
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Shofwati, Iting. Analisis tingkat risiko terjadinya Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) pada pekerjaan cleaning service di UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta tahun 2009. Jakarta: Lembaga Penelitian UIN Jakarta, 2009.
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One year later: Inadequate progress on America's leading cause of workplace injury : hearing before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventh Congress, second session, on examining workplace injury issues, focusing on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and ergonomics, April 18, 2002. Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2002.
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work., ed. Preventing MSDs in practice: Turn your back on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Bilbao, Spain: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, 2000.
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Bellosta-López, Pablo, Julia Blasco-Abadía, Javier Belsué Pastora, Morten S. Hoegh, Thorvaldur S. Palsson, Steffan Wittrup Mc Phee Christensen, Pedro L. Berjano, et al. Good practice guidelines for pain and musculoskeletal disorders in workers and companies. Universidad San Jorge, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54391/123456789/752.
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Actions to improve occupational health and safety arose from the need to protect employees working in European industries, such as nuclear power plants or large-scale chemical industries, from accidents. Today, the field has evolved in many directions, with the prevention and management of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) being one of its main lines of action. MSDs are the main reason for workers to take time off work. Specifically, the prevalence of MSDs represents more than 1.3 billion people and a loss of more than 100 million years of life due to disability; they are a common cause of disability and sick leave. Historically, the workplace approach to MSDs has focused on adopting ergonomic measures, which has been positive in some cases. However, despite ergonomic and biomechanical measures being widely implemented in the workplace, the increasing prevalence of MSDs globally indicates that they are not sufficient measures on their own. Therefore, new holistic approaches that take biological, psychological, and social aspects are needed to address them. The European Prevent4Work Alliance for innovative measures to prevent MSDs in the workplace has developed this document as a guide based on the most recent and relevant scientific knowledge. Both companies and their employees can benefit from the recommendations of this guide
Book chapters on the topic "Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's)"
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Rydstedt, Leif W., and J. Paul Weston. "The relation between psychosocial working conditions and work-related musculoskeletal complaints." In Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace, 125–58. Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2018.: CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b22154-9.
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Graveling, Richard. "Introduction." In Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace, 1–10. Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2018.: CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b22154-1.
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Graveling, Richard. "Application of the approach." In Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace, 159–91. Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2018.: CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b22154-10.
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Graveling, Richard. "The systematic evidence-based approach." In Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace, 11–15. Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2018.: CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b22154-2.
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Graveling, Richard. "Tenosynovitis." In Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace, 17–28. Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2018.: CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b22154-3.
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Graveling, Richard. "Carpal tunnel syndrome." In Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace, 29–54. Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2018.: CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b22154-4.
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Graveling, Richard. "Epicondylitis." In Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace, 55–70. Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2018.: CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b22154-5.
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Graveling, Richard. "Shoulder problems." In Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace, 71–88. Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2018.: CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b22154-6.
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Graveling, Richard. "Repetitive strain injury." In Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace, 89–95. Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2018.: CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b22154-7.
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Adams, Michael A. "Damage to intervertebral discs." In Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace, 97–124. Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2018.: CRC Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b22154-8.
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Daniyar, Pamogsa, Edo Riyandani, and Vitri Widyaningsih. "Occupational Illness Due to Ergonomic Factors in Textile Industry Workers." In The 7th International Conference on Public Health 2020. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.46.
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Background: Adapting tasks, work stations, tools and equipment to fit the worker can help reduce physical stress on a worker’s body and eliminate many potentially serious, disabling work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Recognizing ergonomic risk factors in the workplace is an essential first step in correcting hazards and improving worker protection. This study aimed to investigate the occupational illness due to ergonomic factors in textile industry workers. Subjects and Method: This was systematic review. Articles were collected from Pubmed, Science Direct, Garuda, and Google Scholar databases, and grey literature. All studies that reported prevalence of MSDs and ergonomic risk factors in the textile industry were collected for this study. 45 studies were identified and 17 studies reported that occupational illness was associated with ergonomic posture factors. Results: Prevalence of MSDs in the textile industry workers was 46.43-81.0%. High cases were occurred in neck, shoulder, upper extremity, and upper and lower back. MSD was highly experienced by male, aged >35 years, and tenure 6-10 years. Work attitude (61.63%) and work station (30.67%) were expected to cause MSDs. Nordic Body Map (NBM) is used to measure MSDs complaints. Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) is often used to measure work attitude. Conclusion: Textile industry workers are at high risk to experience musculoskeletal disorders. Keywords: occupational illness, ergonomic posture, manufacture workers, musculoskeletal disorders Correspondence: Edo Riyandani. Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: edoriyandani22@gmail.com. Mobile: +6285745298622. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.46
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Tambun, Madschen. "Complaints Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDS) at Ulos Weaving Workers in Kelurahan X." In Proceedings of the First National Seminar Universitas Sari Mulia, NS-UNISM 2019, 23rd November 2019, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. EAI, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.4108/eai.23-11-2019.2298394.
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Reinhold, K., M. Kozorez, V. Pille, and P. Tint. "342 Prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (msds) in upper extremities." In 32nd Triennial Congress of the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), Dublin, Ireland, 29th April to 4th May 2018. BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.757.
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Mulyati, Sri. "The Relationship Between Work Posture And Musculoskeletal Disorders (Msds) In Laundry Workers In The Area Of Puskesmas Sukamerindu Bengkulu." In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Inter-professional Health Collaboration (ICIHC 2018). Paris, France: Atlantis Press, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/icihc-18.2019.41.
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Cardoso, André, Hatice K Gonçalves, Guilherme Deola Borges, Ana Pombeiro, Ana Colim, Paula Carneiro, and Pedro Arezes. "Comparison of observational ergonomic methods: a case study in the automotive industry." In 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022). AHFE International, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002650.
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The increased automation of the car manufacturing process, in which much of the assembly has been delegated from man to machine, has done much to relieve workers of the burden of heavy lifting. However, despite ergonomic improvements in the workplace, many jobs still require workers to perform repetitive tasks [1]. In the automotive industry, Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) are one of the most common occupational problems due to repetitive working tasks. Workers that perform manual work are often prone to awkward postures, repetitive movements, forceful exertions, and overextensions, which are some of the main factors for the arising of WMSD [2]. Besides, these work-related factors, also the personal factors contribute to the occurrence of this kind of injury, making WMSD a complex condition that involves contributions from many factors [3,4]. The current study aims to compare different observational methods commonly used to assess the WMSD risk in repetitive tasks. To accomplish this goal a case of study in assembly workstation of an automotive company in Portugal was applied. It was selected methods that are widely used by ergonomists and are validated for implementation in the industry [5,6]. Therefore, the following methods were applied to an assembly workstation: (i) Rapid Upper-Limb Assessment (RULA), (ii) Occupational Repetitive Actions (OCRA), (ii) Key Indicator Method – Manual Handling Operations (KIM-MHO), and (iv) Revised Strain Index (RSI) This multi-method approach was very important, as it allowed for a more comprehensive assessment, which will support the proposals for improvement The results show that workstation present a considerable WMSD risk in 3 of 4 methods applied. These results suggest that a change to the workstation is necessary. A possible solution would be to implement a Human-robot collaboration solution, in order to reduce the physical demands associated with repetitive movements [7] to which workers are subjected. [1]Spallek, M.; Kuhn, W.; Uibel, S.; Van Mark, A.; Quarcoo, D. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Automotive Industry Due to Repetitive Work - Implications for Rehabilitation. J. Occup. Med. Toxicol. 2010, 5 (1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6673-5-6.[2]Naik, G.; Khan, M. R. Prevalence of MSDs and Postural Risk Assessment in Floor Mopping Activity Through Subjective and Objective Measures. Saf. Health Work 2020, 11 (1), 80–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2019.12.005.[3]Park, J.; Kim, Y.; Han, B. Work Sectors with High Risk for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Korean Men and Women. Saf. Health Work 2018, 9 (1), 75–78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2017.06.005.[4]Thetkathuek, A.; Meepradit, P.; Sa-ngiamsak, T. A Cross-Sectional Study of Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Risk Factors in Cambodian Fruit Farm Workers in Eastern Region, Thailand. Saf. Health Work 2018, 9 (2), 192–202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2017.06.009.[5]Dempsey, P. G.; Mcgorry, R. W.; Maynard, W. S. A Survey of Tools and Methods Used by Certified Professional Ergonomists. Appl. Ergon. 2005, 36, 489–503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2005.01.007.[6]Pascual, S. A.; Naqvi, S. An Investigation of Ergonomics Analysis Tools Used in Industry in the Identification of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders An Investigation of Ergonomics Analysis Tools Used in Industry in the Identification of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. Int. J. Occup. Saf. Ergon. 2015, 3548 (2), 237–245. https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2008.11076755.[7]Colim, A.; Faria, C.; Cunha, J.; Oliveira, J.; Sousa, N.; Rocha, L. Physical Ergonomics Improvement and Safe Design of an Assembly Workstation with Collaborative Robotics. Saf. (Unpublished under-review) 2021, 1–19.
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Cruz-Rivero, Lidilia, Alejandro Del Angel-Dominguez, Maria Leonor Mendez-Hernandez, Ilse Alejandra Estevez-Gutierrez, and Carlos Eusebio Mar-Orozco. "RULA and TRIZ methods for ergonomic analysis in the redesign of artisanal wine bottle filling workstation." In 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022). AHFE International, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002669.
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In the north of Veracruz, Mexico, there are nano-SMEs or family businesses that carry out their processes in an artisanal way; being an area whose population is 60% of indigenous origin, their traditions in the elaboration of products are preserved. In this case study, the analysis of the bottle filling workstation of the honey wine-producing company is proposed. This work aims to carry out an ergonomic research based on an anthropometric study, the RULA method (rapid upper limb assessment) and TRIZ method (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving); to evaluate the postures that put the integrity of the craftsman at risk and based on the find the appropriate design parameters to propose an ergonomic redesign in the honey wine bottle filling station. As a result, it is expected to develop a proposal that meets the needs of users who carry out their filling process manually reducing discomfort in the extremities and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs).
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Abdul Rahman, Ismail. "The evaluation of worker satisfaction on usability of manual material handling equipment among manufacturing warehouse workers in Malaysia." In 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022). AHFE International, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1001713.
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Numerous researchers have found that heavy physical demand and improper posture when performing the tasks in various sectors such as manufacturing and warehouse might contribute to the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) especially when the tasks involving lifting, pushing and pulling activities. In order to reduce high risk manual handling activities, effectives and usable manual handling equipment (MHE) should be introduce to lower the physical demand of manual material handling (MMH) activities. However, most of the MHE studies previously is not really focus on usability evaluation. So, this study intends to evaluate the usability of current MHE used in manufacturing warehouse operation in term of efficiency, comfortability, energy expenditure, safety aspect, design, productivity, effectiveness and user friendliness. A usability survey was conducted among warehouse workers in manufacturing company at southern region of peninsular Malaysia. Besides that, the prevalence of back pain among the warehouse workers was measured through Modified Nordic Discomfort Assessment tools that are incorporate in the usability survey. Result for the most least agreement in user usability for pallet jack was energy expenditure (3.73), efficiency (3.96) and comfortability (3.99); for load carrying cart was energy expenditure (3.62), design (3.74) and comfortability (3.90); for forklift was comfortability (3.87), design (3.93) and safety (4.08); for pallet stackers was energy expenditure (3.79), design (3.82) and user friendliness (3.82); for conveyor system was productivity (3.50), comfortability (4.00) and safety (4.00). It was also found that the highest prevalence of MSDs among warehouse workers was lower back, followed by legs (left and right) and shoulders (left and right). In conclusion, most MHE available in manufacturing warehouse operation lacking in term of energy expenditure, efficiency, comfortability, design and user friendliness. It is clear that the first stage in design criteria for MHE should be developing an understanding of the user usability requirement to ensure the aids are suitable for the tasks.
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Narwal, Kavita, Promila Sharma, and Pratibha Joshi. "Risk Assessment of Forging Workers in Unorganized Sector of Uttrakhand, India." In Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference. AHFE International, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe100347.
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A blacksmith is a person who forges, or shapes, metal by first heating it until it is red-hot, then uses tools like chisels and hammers to force the metal into the shape he desires. Blacksmiths usually work standing up and have to bend over to work on pieces of metal. The work can involve heavy lifting, use of power tools such as power hammers, drills, air chisels and hydraulic presses. However, use of such power tools and poor body posture lead to MSDs. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common health problem throughout the world and a major cause of disability in the workplace. MSDs are found due to Inappropriate and poor working postures, lack of task variation, poor ergonomic design of work places, and poor design of plant layout, long working hours, low salaries and awkward schedules are all areas where relatively simple intervention can significantly reduce the rate of exposure to MSDs. They also deal with extremely hot objects and face a constant worry about fire and heat. The blacksmiths perform repetitive hammering jobs that give shape to the instruments. This type of job not only requires skill but is also time consuming. Hammering jobs are responsible for most of the incidents. In Iron & Steel and other manufacturing industries, foundries and forges produce a lots of pollutants in the environment – both working and ambient environment. In these processes, metals are extracted and produced from ores by various metallurgical processes and processes for moulding, melting and castings etc. are accompanied by evolution of heat, noise, dust fines, fly-ash, oxides of Nitrogen, Sulphur and metals. Particulate matters are generated in large quantities when preparing mould core sands and moulds melting metals, pouring metal, knocking out poured moulds and loading and unloading raw materials. Here metals are given a specific shape by metal castings for various engineering purposes. Gaseous matters like gases, vapours, fumes and smoke are produced during melting and pouring operations. The major pollutants are emitted from various work areas in Foundry i.e. Pattern shop, Sand preparation, moulding and core making, mould drying and ladle heating, cupola, electric arc furnace, pouring and mould cooling, knockout, fettling, heat treatment etc. In addition, various air pollutants and noise pollutants (Davis, 2002) are produced from forge shops and other manufacturing industrial units. So keeping all these factors in mind, a study was conducted to assess the risks involved among forging workers of Uttrakhand state of India. For this purpose 120 workers were taken through snowball technique. The data revealed that the most common problem faced by the workers was improper working posture and inappropriate working environment. Due to poorly designed work place, working environment, and working tools, workers physiological and psychological cost of work was high they reported to have health problems like back ache, shoulder ache and difficulty in movement of hands while in operation. Workers were also observed to be found irritated and restless.
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Rodjanapanurat, Nattaporn, and Orawan Buranruk*. "Ergonomic Analysis of Rice Basketwork." In Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference. AHFE International, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/10018.
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A survey of the Thai National Statistical Office in 2012 indicated the number of informal employment was about 24.8 million, which was as high as 62.6% of the total number of employed persons (39.6 million persons) in . Considered by the work regions, the informal employment mostly worked in the Northeast of Thailand, approximately 41.5% of all informal workers. In general, these workers are rice farmers who involve rice cultivation processing as their main occupation. Previous studies found most of them to have rice basketwork as the major supplement of career. Most tasks in rice basketwork are performed with prolonged sitting on the floor and using repetitive movements of hands, fingers, wrists and shoulders for more than 6 hours a day, were likely to increase the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). A task analysis was conducted on basketwork tasks at a large area in the Khon Kaen and was then used to structure a job screening for ergonomics-related risk factors. The basketry process was divided in to six steps, including: 1) scrape bamboo skin, 2) cut a piece of bamboo, 3) tear strips of bamboo, 4) sharpen the bamboo, 5) weave the strips of bamboo and, 6) form the rice basket. The activities in each step were associated with different tools, for example, some steps included using a knife to slit bamboo or a bamboo cylinder for lifting. Subjective ratings of risk of injury, as part of job screening, were then made for each basketry step in each body part, focusing on motion, force, and posture. The screening tool used in this study was based on the Hand Activity Level (HAL) and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) methodologies. The screening results revealed worker exposure to repetitive motion, high forces and extreme postures at the neck, shoulders, hands, and legs when performing in each step of basketry. The results indicated the basketwork procedure to pose ergonomics risk to workers. The highest risk was due to awkward work postures. Results also revealed continuously repetitive motion of upper limbs for long periods of time and inappropriately use of load and force at upper body parts. Therefore, this study suggested that ergonomics interventions, using engineering, administration and/or personal protection controls, should be applied in order to reduce risk of occupational injury of informal workers in .