Risk Factors for Developing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders during Dairy Farming

Taghavi, Sayed Mohammad; Mokarami, Hamidreza; Ahmadi, Omran; Stallones, Lorann; Abbaspour, Asghar; Marioryad, Hossein

doi:10.15171/ijoem.2017.861

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“…RULA and REBA have been adopted a few times in the agricultural [ 31 , 32 ] and forestry sectors [ 33 , 34 ] because the evaluation of the biomechanical overload risk in the primary sector activities is more difficult; due to the large variability of the tasks the operators have to perform, depending on crops, operations (seeding, weeding, pruning, harvesting, etc. ), the machinery and tools adopted, the, sometimes extreme, weather conditions they have to be carried out with, and the daily and seasonal exposure, as well as the lack of a strict standardization of the work in general [ 35 , 36 ].…”

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Risk Assessment for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Forestry: A Comparison between RULA and REBA in the Manual Feeding of a Wood-Chipper

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The analysis of the postural attitude of workers during the interaction with workstation’s elements and working environment is essential in the evaluation and prevention of biomechanical overload risk in workplaces. RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) are the two easiest methods for postural risk assessment in the workplace. Few studies investigated postural risk in forestry sector with regard to human–machine interaction, in particular manually fed wood-chippers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the postures assumed by an operator during the manual feeding of a wood-chipper, and to compare RULA and REBA, in order to identify the more effective and appropriate method for the assessment of the risk of biomechanical postural overload. The results pointed out several postural issues of the upper limbs, and showed that RULA is a more precautionary method to protect operator’s health during the targeted tasks. Implications to improve the human–wood-chipper interaction are discussed.

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Risk Assessment for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Forestry: A Comparison between RULA and REBA in the Manual Feeding of a Wood-Chipper

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Giustetto

Caffaro

et al. 2019

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“…In this study, it was found that reluctance in using personal protective equipment (PPE) is effective in the occurrence of occupational accidents for workers (16,17).…”

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Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Health Center Laboratories (Case Study)

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Background: It is generally accepted that laboratory staff are often exposed to chemical risks in various ways. Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the occupational exposure risk assessment from chemical substances utilized in the laboratories of health centers at Shahroud University of Medical Sciences in 2016-2017. Methods: The method used in this study was based on the methodology presented by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health-Ministry of Human Resources (DOSH). Also, descriptive statistics, as well as the chi-square statistical tests were used to examine the relationship between occupational incidents and independent variables. Results: Approximately 19.81% of the studied laboratories had a significant exposure risk such that 6.6% of laboratories had a very high-risk level and 13.21% had a high-risk level. The most dangerous substance was Formalin 10% solution (Formaldehyde solution). The lowest risks were accredited to the endocrinology and serology laboratory. Conclusions: It is recommended that hazardous chemicals (risk rating = 4 or 5) specifications be determined on a specific form. This form can include the chemical name, the chemical composition, the name of the test, which may use the specified chemical substance, the TLV values, and instructions for using the chemicals and the places where the chemicals are stored and maintained. Finally, the necessary training is provided on employee risk management. Also, it is recommended to work under ventilation hood and use of appropriate PPE.

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“…Three cross-sectional studies [ 8 , 41 , 46 ] determined the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and related risk factors among farmworkers. They calculated the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the elbows, knees, back, and legs to be 19.8, 52.0-58.3, 46.5, and 27.0%, respectively.…”

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Occupational risk factors among Iranian farmworkers: a review of the available evidence

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INTRODUCTIONFarming is one of the most important components of the economy in most countries. It exerts major effects on both public health and food safety. The agricultural workforce, consisting of over 1.1 billion individuals, is the largest workforce in the world. Moreover, the health of farmworkers has an important role in food provision [1]. Farming is known as a high-risk job in both developed and developing countries [1,2]. In addition to exposure to physical, chemical, and biological risk factors, work-related injuries and accidents can also threaten the health of farmworkers [3][4][5].Agriculture plays an important economic role in the lives of people in many countries, including Iran [6]. In 2015, more than 18.0% of employees (approximately 4 million people) in Iran worked in the farming sector [7]. According to previous studies, occupational hazards such as musculoskeletal disorders [8] and injuries [9], pesticide poisoning, skin cancer, and infectious diseases threaten the health of Iranian farmworkers [10][11][12]. Unfortunately, there is no comprehensive occupational health monitoring system for farming-related diseases and injuries in Iran. Based on the available health indices, in 2010, only 32.0% of Iranian farmworkers were registered with the health system. Of these, 18.7% were covered by health care services and regular screening tests [13].However, despite the magnitude of agricultural areas and the agricultural workforce in Iran, limited epidemiologic research has Farming is one of the most important components of most economies. No comprehensive picture exists of the health status of Iranian farmers and the work-related hazards that affect them. We aimed to determine the gaps in the current knowledge regarding the occupational health of Iranian farmworkers. Electronic databases including Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase, as well as national databases including the Scientific Information Database, MagIran, and Barakat Knowledge System, were searched for articles published through March 2017. All epidemiologic studies regarding the occupational health of farmworkers in Iran were reviewed, regardless of their design, language, time of publication, and location. Of the 86 retrieved articles, 39 studies were ultimately analyzed. Most studies were conducted in Fars, Kerman, and Mazandaran provinces. According to the results of this review, chemical, physical, and biological hazards, along with work-related injuries, may be the main factors threatening the health of farmworkers. The unsafe use of pesticides was related to male infertility, eye and digestive complications, pesticide poisoning, pesticide absorption, hematological changes, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Chemical hazards (e.g., the unsafe use of pesticides), physical hazards, injuries, and biological hazards (e.g., work-related infectious diseases) threaten the health of Iranian farmworkers. Moreover, farmworkers lack adequate knowledge about the occupational hazards they face and the relevant risk factors.

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Risk Factors for Developing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders during Dairy Farming

Cited by 19 publications

References 19 publications

Risk Assessment for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Forestry: A Comparison between RULA and REBA in the Manual Feeding of a Wood-Chipper

Risk Assessment for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Forestry: A Comparison between RULA and REBA in the Manual Feeding of a Wood-Chipper

Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Health Center Laboratories (Case Study)

Occupational risk factors among Iranian farmworkers: a review of the available evidence

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