An ergonomic education and evaluation program for apprentice carpenters

Albers, James; Li, Yuhua; LeMasters, Grace K.; Sprague, Steve; Stinson, Rick; Bhattacharya, Amit

doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-0274(199712)32:6<641::aid-ajim10>3.0.co;2-1

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“…The value of these practical learning methods has been shown in another study among carpenter apprentices. (32) Although the apprentices were pleased with the education that they received, they were skeptical about the possibilities of changing the working methods or of introducing new tools in their own rms. If an apprentice tries to bring new ideas to the workplace, it is normally not popular either among the older, skilled oor layers, the foremen, or the employers.…”

Section: Working-class Culture and Professional Identity And Educationmentioning

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Floor Layers: Is Prevention Possible?

Jensen

Kofoed

2002

Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

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The purpose of this study was to describe possibilities for the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among floor layers and to analyze the factors that promote or constrain innovation in prevention. A questionnaire study included 102 floor layers and 180 apprentice floor layers. Questionnaires were used to register musculoskeletal complaints, psychosocial factors, and proposals for prevention. Interviews were carried out of key persons from the trade, selected from the floor layers, employers, and their trade association, with the purpose of getting more knowledge about the barriers to innovation. The results indicate that musculoskeletal disorders are still a great problem in skilled floor layers, and also in apprentices. Primary prevention of work-related knee disorders and accompanying stress requires a reduction in work tasks performed in kneeling positions. Tools that can be used in standing positions for floor laying work tasks are considered useful for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Throughout their training, young apprentice floor layers slowly become socialized into the group, and absorb the same identity, attitude to problem-solving, and use of tools and working methods as the adult floor layers. Deep-rooted habits are very resistant to change. The intensity of the work, time pressures, frequent changes of work locations, and the trade's pattern of working in small firms are also factors that make it difficult to introduce good practice innovations in the floor laying trade. Work-related strain can be decreased in the trade by combining changes in tools, materials, and working methods. It is necessary to include educational training of apprentices and skilled floor layers, and also foremen and employers. Breaking down the barriers to change demands education and instruction by people who know the trade well, who can communicate effectively with the floor layers, and who are accepted by the trade.

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Section: Working-class Culture and Professional Identity And Educationmentioning

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Floor Layers: Is Prevention Possible?

Jensen

Kofoed

2002

Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

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“…The need for the project is underscored by substantial evidence indicating that lower back is the most frequently injured body part, the most frequent source of pain complaint, health care utilization, lost work time, and early retirement of construction workers. Furthermore, while certain construction trades such as bricklayers [Holmstrom et al, 1992;Klimmer et al, 1996;Koningsveld and van der Molen, 1997;Sturmer et al, 1997], carpenters [Holmstrom et al, 1992;Punnett et al, 1996;Spielholz and Wiker, 1996;Albers et al, 1997;Bhattacharya et al, 1997], plumbers [Holmstrom et al, 1992;Rosecrance et al, 1996], operating engineers [Zimmermann et al, 1997], concrete workers [Holmstrom et al, 1992;Nurminen, 1997], and electricians [Hunting et al, 1994;Cook et al, 1997] have been studied quite extensively, musculoskeletal research targeting the mason tenders is limited.…”

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Musculoskeletal symptom survey among mason tenders

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American J Industrial Med

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“…However, the working period in a day is also noticed to give a big contribution. The prior research argued that incorrect working postures and shift change system were the main causes of MSDs (Albers et al, 1997); (Chung et al, 2013); (Basahel, 2015). Tarwaka (2010) claimed that the research results on a pilot group with a high level of body fitness had minor risks of muscle injuries.…”

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The Correlation between Age, Years of Service, and Working Postures and the Complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Putri¹

2019

IJOSH

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Introduction: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) is one of the health problems caused by the used equipment or performed activity while working. The workers in the packaging section of the iron and steel industry who do the packaging process manually are exposed to the risk of experiencing MSDs due to the working attitudes and nonergonomic postures. This study aims to identify the correlation between ages, years of service, as well as working postures and the complaints of MSDs experienced by the workers of the packaging section of iron and steel industry in Sidoarjo. Methods: This study applied a cross-sectional design. The research population was all workers in the packaging section of an iron and steel industry in Sidoarjo, reaching 27 people. The research samples are the total population of the workers in the packaging section of an iron and steel industry in Sidoarjo. The risk assessment of MSDs was carried out by using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method, while the risk complaints were measured by using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire. The data were tested by using Chi-Square. Results:The results revealed that there were moderate correlations between the age and the MSDs complaints (phi coefficient=0.335), between the years of service and the MSDs complaints (phi coefficient=0.433), and between the working postures and MSDs complaints (phi coefficient=0.401). Conclusion: The moderate-level of correlation still affected the occurrence of MSDs complaints. ABSTRAK Pendahuluan:Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) merupakan salah satu gangguan kesehatan yang dapat diakibatkan dari alat yang digunakan dan aktivitas yang dilakukan selama melakukan pekerjaan. Pekerja bagian pengemasan pada industri besi dan baja yang melakukan proses pengemasan dengan cara manual mempunyai risiko mengalami keluhan musculoskeletal disorders dikarenakan sikap dan postur kerja yang tidak ergonomis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi hubungan antara usia kerja, masa kerja dan postur kerja dengan keluhan musculoskeletal disorders pada pekerja bagian pengemasan industri besi dan baja di Sidoarjo. Metode: penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian crossectional. Populasi yang diambil adalah seluruh pekerja bagian pengemasan industri besi dan baja di Sidoarjo sejumlah 27 orang. Sampel dalam penelitian ini merupakan total populasi pekerja di bagian pengemasan industri besi dan baja di Sidoarjo. Penilaian risiko musculoskeletal disorders dilakukan menggunakan metode Rapid Entire Body Assesment (REBA), sedangkan tingkat risiko keluhan musculoskeletal disorders dinilai menggunakan kuesioner Nordic Body Map (NBM). Data diuji menggunakan uji Chi-Square. Hasil: Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa terdapat hubungan yang sedang antara usia dengan keluhan MSDs (koefisien phi=0,335) dan masa kerja dengan keluhan MSDs (koefisien phi= 0,433) dan postur kerja dengan keluhan MSDs (koefisien phi = 0,401). Simpulan: Tingkat korelasi yang sedang tetap mempunyai efek terhadap timbulnya keluhan MSDs.Kata kunci: keluhan musculoskeletal...

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An ergonomic education and evaluation program for apprentice carpenters

Cited by 31 publications

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Floor Layers: Is Prevention Possible?

Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Floor Layers: Is Prevention Possible?

Musculoskeletal symptom survey among mason tenders

The Correlation between Age, Years of Service, and Working Postures and the Complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders

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