An ergonomics educational training program to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders to novice and experienced workers in the poultry processing industry: A quasi-experimental study

Denadai, Michelle Silveira; Alouche, Sandra Regina; Valentim, Daniela Pereira; Padula, Rosimeire Simprini

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103234

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“…Use of aids: the worker chooses to use assistive tools. (58 topics) Examples: • Ceiling lift usage • Using transfer equipment • Using of document holder, headset phone, optical tool [ 91 ]; [ 92 ]; [ 73 ]; [ 31 ]; [ 93 ] ; [ 32 ]; [ 33 ]; [ 23 ]; [ 94 ]; [ 35 ]; [ 76 ]; [ 86 ]; [ 37 ] ; [ 38 ]; [ 39 ]; [ 49 ]; [ 51 ]; [ 52 ]; [ 53 ]; [ 81 ]; [ 58 ]; [ 59 ]; [ 60 ]; [ 62 ]; [ 65 ]; [ 66 ]; [ 69 ]; [ 95 ]; [ 96 ]; [ 70 ]. 5.…”

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“…Motoric skill: the worker applies specific trained movements to perform the work with less physical strain. (323 topics) Examples: • More relaxed (neutral) positions in joints • Patient-handling techniques • Accurate acceleration-velocity-timing in movement [ 25 ]; [ 92 ]; [ 105 ]; [ 73 ]; [ 27 ]; [ 28 ]; [ 106 ]; [ 29 ]; [ 107 ] ; [ 30 ]; [ 31 ] ; [ 93 ]; [ 101 ]; [ 108 ]; [ 34 ]; [ 23 ]; [ 94 ]; [ 35 ]; [ 75 ]; [ 76 ]; [ 86 ]; [ 77 ]; [ 109 ]; [ 110 ]; [ 37 ]; [ 111 ]; [ 112 ]; [ 39 ]; [ 113 ]; [ 40 ]; [ 41 ]; [ 42 ]; [ 43 ]; [ 44 ]; [ 87 ]; [ 98 ]; [ 114 ]; [ 79 ]; [ 80 ]; [ 45 ]; [ 115 ]; [ 116 ]; [ 46 ]; [ 47 ]; [ 48 ]; [ 49 ]; [ 117 ]; [ 50 ]; [ 51 ]; [ 52 ]; [ 53 ]; [ 54 ]; [ 55 ]; [ ...…”

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A first step towards a framework for interventions for individual working practice to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a scoping review

Wijdeven

Visser

Daams

et al. 2023

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a key topic in occupational health. In the primary prevention of these disorders, interventions to minimize exposure to work-related physical risk factors are widely advocated. Besides interventions aimed at the work organisation and the workplace, interventions are also aimed at the behaviour of workers, the so-called individual working practice (IWP). At the moment, no conceptual framework for interventions for IWP exists. This study is a first step towards such a framework. Methods A scoping review was carried out starting with a systematic search in Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase, Ovid APA PsycInfo, and Web of Science. Intervention studies aimed at reducing exposure to physical ergonomic risk factors involving the worker were included. The content of these interventions for IWP was extracted and coded in order to arrive at distinguishing and overarching categories of these interventions for IWP. Results More than 12.000 papers were found and 110 intervention studies were included, describing 810 topics for IWP. Eventually eight overarching categories of interventions for IWP were distinguished: (1) Workplace adjustment, (2) Variation, (3) Exercising, (4) Use of aids, (5) Professional skills, (6) Professional manners, (7) Task content & task organisation and (8) Motoric skills. Conclusion Eight categories of interventions for IWP are described in the literature. These categories are a starting point for developing and evaluating effective interventions performed by workers to prevent WMSDs. In order to reach consensus on these categories, an international expert consultation is a necessary next step.

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A first step towards a framework for interventions for individual working practice to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a scoping review

Wijdeven

Visser

Daams

et al. 2023

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…Several other studies have shown differing results based on data collection during ergonomic intervention follow-ups that were used to determine changes resulting from the effects of ergonomic intervention. Some of the effects manifest after two months following the intervention [21], while others are not felt until 4, 8, or 12 months after the intervention [22], or even after 12 months [23,24], 18 months [25], 22 months [26], or 24 months [27] following the intervention. Changes determined based on data collected during follow-ups are influenced by differences in the characteristics of the work carried out by the research subjects.…”

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The effects of ergonomic intervention on the musculoskeletal complaints and fatigue experienced by workers in the traditional metal casting industry

Susihono

Adiatmika

2021

Heliyon

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This research aimed to evaluate the effects of ergonomic intervention on the musculoskeletal complaints and fatigue experienced by workers of the traditional metal casting industry that manually pour molten metal into molds. The workers' physical complaints are typically in the form of musculoskeletal complaints, which include (1) an activity aspect, (2) a physical aspect, and (3) a motivational aspect. The method used in this research was stratified random sampling. The subjects (n ¼ 127) were divided into three groups, namely, the process cement department (PCD) group, the loam department (LD) group, and the black sand department (BSD) group. The evaluation was carried out using questionnaires based on musculoskeletal complaints and fatigue. Meanwhile, an assessment of musculoskeletal complaints and fatigue was conducted one month before the ergonomic intervention, and then during follow-ups at one and eight months after the ergonomic intervention. The results showed that the average reduction in musculoskeletal complaints and fatigue experienced by the workers in the LD group was lower than that of the workers in the PCD and BSD groups at one and eight months after the ergonomic intervention. The positive effects of the ergonomic intervention on musculoskeletal complaints were evident in terms of the back, waist, left and right thighs, right knee, right ankle, and left foot (p < 0.05). The positive effects of the ergonomic intervention on the level of activity-based fatigue were felt in the body and legs, and the feeling of wanting to lie down decreased. The motivational fatigue experienced by the workers manifested as difficulty in thinking, concentrating, and controlling behavior, while the physical fatigue experienced by the workers was in the form of headaches, back pain, excessive thirst, and feeling unwell (p < 0.05). It can be concluded that ergonomic intervention can reduce both musculoskeletal complaints and fatigue, especially by conducting a morning briefing, using ergonomic ladles when pouring molten metal into molds, and consuming nutritious food during break times.

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“…It should be noted that the breaks must be well distributed throughout the workday, the duration of the pre-determined work pauses must be respected by the production managers, and the worker must take advantage of all the rest breaks of a workday. According to Denadai et al (2021), the success of training applied in their study was highly dependent on the content and approach of the training. For this reason, the theme "rest break frequency and duration" can be addressed in the initial and periodic training of slaughterhouse workers.…”

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Rest Break Frequency and Duration: Self-Reported Preference of Brazilian Poultry Slaughterhouse Workers

Tirloni¹,

Reis

Moro

2021

Braz. J. Poult. Sci.

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The work pace in poultry slaughterhouses is high and the risk of developing upper limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders is moderate to high. Thus, through risk management and the use of technical, organizational, and administrative means, the employer should ensure the well-being of workers, as well as safe and healthy working environments and conditions. The aim of this study was to identify the self-reported preference of poultry slaughterhouse workers regarding rest break frequency and duration, and to verify the reasons for their choice. The participants in the study included 311 workers from four poultry slaughterhouses. The workers were asked what rest break schemes they preferred: 6x10 min, 3x20 min, 4x15 min or another schedule, as well as the reasons for their selection. According to the workers' opinions, 3x20 min was the best break schedule (90.7%), mainly because it allowed time to rest (64.5%), as they had more time to carry out their activities calmly. Unanimously, these workers responded that a 10-min break is very short, which only allows one to reach the rest area or the bathroom and return, no time to rest. Only 8.7% of workers wanted to have a higher rest break frequency (6 or 4 times per day) to leave the sector more, go to the bathroom often, have shorter work intervals, in addition to warming up the body and resting more. This paper provides guidelines for slaughterhouse managers to determine the best rest break schedules for their workers to promote health and safety.

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An ergonomics educational training program to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders to novice and experienced workers in the poultry processing industry: A quasi-experimental study

Cited by 20 publications

References 38 publications

A first step towards a framework for interventions for individual working practice to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a scoping review

A first step towards a framework for interventions for individual working practice to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a scoping review

The effects of ergonomic intervention on the musculoskeletal complaints and fatigue experienced by workers in the traditional metal casting industry

Rest Break Frequency and Duration: Self-Reported Preference of Brazilian Poultry Slaughterhouse Workers

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