Ergonomics Intervention to Reduce Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in a Lead Mine

Jahangiri, Mohammad; Najarkola, Seyyed Ali Moussavi; Gholami, Tahere; Mohammadpour, Hassan; Jahangiri, Abbas; Hesam, Ghasem; Jalali, Mohammad

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“…The method is an indirect method [ 30 ], There have been many studies using the method to evaluate workers’ MSDs status [ 31 , 32 , 33 ]. The advantages of the method are principally its questions is standardized, cost is low, worldwide recognition, and relatively quick identification of the symptoms.…”

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The Status of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Its Influence on the Working Ability of Oil Workers in Xinjiang, China

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Liu

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and its influence on the working ability of oil workers, and to provide a theoretical basis for helping lessen the burden of MSDs and improve the man-machine environment of oil workers. The cluster sampling method was used to study 2000 workers who had been employed for more than 1 year in this field. We investigated the prevalence rate and the work ability index (WAI). A total of 1935 valid questionnaires were collected, a response rate of 96.75%. There were 1639 people who had suffered from MSDs in the past year, a prevalence rate of 84.7%. The damage detection rate in female oil workers was higher than in males, and the damage detection rate in workers aged 30 to 45 years was higher than that in the other two age groups. The detection rate in less highly-educated oil workers was higher than that in more highly-educated workers. The detection rate in divorced workers was higher than that in other groups. The detection rate in workers between the number of working years of 18 to 25 years was higher than in the other two groups. The detection rate in workers with a high professional title was significantly higher than that in lower-titled workers (p < 0.05). The results showed that the WAI scores of the subjects with MSDs were significantly lower than for subjects without MSDs (p < 0.05). In a logistic regression analysis, sex, number of working years and WAI index all had an impact on MSDs. We concluded that due to the demands of their role, the oil workers had serious MSDs that influenced their working ability.

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The Status of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Its Influence on the Working Ability of Oil Workers in Xinjiang, China

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“…Jahangiri et al (2015) [251] Iran Application of the NMQ in lead miners. Custodio et al (2016) [252] Philippines Application of the NMQ in workers of small mines and gold extraction.…”

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“…Also, lead miners were studied by Jahangiri et al [251] in an effort to determine the MSD and associated risk factors. To reduce ailments, they proposed the adoption of preventive measures.…”

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Applications of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire: A Review

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Sustainability seeks to provide economically viable products in an environmentally friendly way while respecting worker rights. Physical wellbeing forms part of these rights. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) diminish productivity, cause absence from work, impose costs on the public health system and can cast doubt on the sustainability of a company or a product. The objective of the present work is to review the literature on the application of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) on a worldwide level. In this work, the use of the NMQ has been classified by categories of knowledge, countries and years. The search was made using "Web of Science-Core Collection". In total, 259 articles were chosen from scientific journals and conferences related, according to the title and or abstract, to the practical application of the questionnaire. In conclusion, the NMQ has been applied mainly in three sectors: "activities related to treating human health and social issues", "manufacturing industries", and "agriculture, livestock, fishing, and forestry". The NMQ is an indirect method commonly used individually or complemented with other methods for evaluating the MSD and possible associated psychosocial and labour risks. The use of NMQ can help in the evaluation of the sustainability of a company.

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“…Consequently, using the educational intervention (EI) along with physical intervention (PI) can be considered the most effective measure in improving the ergonomic conditions of office workstations. This can aid the elimination reduction of the ergonomic risk factors among office workers [ 22 ]. The present study aims to (1) assess the ergonomic risk factors of office workstations using the ROSA tool, (2) determine the effect of office ergonomics training on the improvement of workstations by staff, and (3) perform PIs to improve risk factors.…”

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Ergonomic risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders in bank staff: an interventional follow-up study in Iran

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Jalali

Golmohammadi

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J. Egypt. Public. Health. Assoc.

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Background Long-term use of computer in a static mode may cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in bank staff. Considering the high number of bank employees in different countries, such as Iran, the risk factors of these disorders should be investigated in order to implement interventions required to reduce the risk factors. This study aimed to examine the risk factors of MSDs using the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) method and to perform an ergonomic intervention program with banking staff in Iran. Methods This interventional study was conducted on 277 bank employees in Iran. Subjects were randomly divided into three groups, including a control group (without any intervention), an educational intervention (EI) group, and a group receiving both educational and physical intervention (EPI). Before and after the intervention, the ROSA method and Nordic questionnaire were used to assess the risk factors of MSDs in office jobs and to investigate the prevalence of MSDs. Data were collected 2 weeks before and 9 months following the intervention. Results Before the intervention, the mean score of ROSA at workstations of all groups was above five with high risk. Nine months after the start of the intervention, there was a significant decrease in the mean ROSA score and its components in the two groups that received the intervention, which was statistically significant (P < 0.001). The results of the study of the prevalence of MSDs in the employees—before the intervention—indicate that the highest prevalence of MSDs in the control group was in areas of the neck (67.1%), back (64.4%), and lower back (63%). In the EI group, the highest prevalence of MSDs was in the neck (65.2%), lower back (61.6%), and back (60.7%) areas. In the EPI group, the discomfort areas were the neck (68.5%), shoulders (66.3%), and lower back (60.9%). Nine months after the intervention, there was a significant decrease in the prevalence of MSDs in the neck, shoulders, and lumbar regions of staff who received the intervention (P < 0.05). Conclusion Nine months after performing the interventions, there was a relative improvement in workstations and prevalence of MSDs in various areas within the bodies of the bank staff. This study showed that using the ROSA method is appropriate for assessing the risk factors of office work and that it can identify deficiencies in workstations. These defects can be addressed by designing and implementing an EI program together with physical interventions according to the components of the ROSA method.

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Ergonomics Intervention to Reduce Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in a Lead Mine

Cited by 12 publications

References 17 publications

The Status of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Its Influence on the Working Ability of Oil Workers in Xinjiang, China

The Status of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Its Influence on the Working Ability of Oil Workers in Xinjiang, China

Applications of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire: A Review

Ergonomic risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders in bank staff: an interventional follow-up study in Iran

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