Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Loggers in the Ark-La-Tex Region

Rodriguez, Anabel; Casanova, Vanessa; Levin, Jeff; Porras, David Gimeno Ruiz de

doi:10.1080/1059924x.2019.1567423

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“…Several studies have shown that high Body Mass Index (BMI) is a risk factor for work-related muskuloskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) involving any area of the body. This observation was echoed with a group of loggers in the Ark-La-Tex region, also linking the occurrence of symptoms to high BMI [ 63 ]. However, researchers evaluating the prevalence of these symptoms among fishermen did not support such an association [ 64 ].…”

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The Correlation of Frequency of Work-Related Disorders with Type of Work among Polish Employees

Kliniec

Mendowski

Zuziak

et al. 2023

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Musculoskeletal disorders have a significant negative impact on the quality of life of the population. These conditions, as well as other work-related disorders, generate costs associated with treatment and work absence, which makes it a growing problem in industrialized countries. Available data from studies on individual populations of workers indicate a higher incidence of certain symptoms in these groups. Due to the lack of studies on the general population, we aimed to perform the preliminary study evaluating the occurrence of pain and work-related conditions depending on the type of occupational work among Polish employees to identify further possible areas for research. Data was collected using an electronic self-administered questionnaire, which was distributed in groups bringing together various professionals. The data obtained from 379 participants have been analyzed and divided according to performed work into sedentary, forced posture, standing, physical and requiring physical activity. Our study reveals a correlation between the frequency of work-related disorders and type of work performed in the Polish population. A significant correlation between the type of occupational work and prevalence of ankle, knee and shoulder pain, as well as heavy legs or upper limb paresthesia was found. According to our findings, female employees may be more vulnerable to lower limb symptoms. A place of residence also seems to affect the prevalence of upper back pain and heavy legs. The analysis also showed a correlation between the occurrence of hip, knee and ankle pain and the level of education of the participants. Surprisingly, lower extremity paresthesia was significantly more common among participants undertaking additional physical activity, compared to non-physically active respondents.

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The Correlation of Frequency of Work-Related Disorders with Type of Work among Polish Employees

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Zuziak

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“…Regarding occupation, we found an increased prevalence of self-reported LBP among agricultural/forestry/ fishery workers in both genders. In countries other than Japan, many researchers have reported that agricultural/ forestry/fishery workers are at high-risk of occupational LBP [13,25,26]. However, the subjects of previous studies have often been limited to males, and gender differences in occupational LBP among agricultural/forestry/ fishery workers have not been examined.…”

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“…Therefore, they are not captured in the industrial accident statistics. Risk factors for LBP in agriculture/forestry/fishery Table 4 PRs (95% CIs) for self-reported LBP according to occupational class variables in 35,870 women CI confidence interval, LBP low back pain, PR prevalence ratio a Adjusted for age (per 5-year increase), marital status, family size, housing tenure, equivalent household expenditures, education, alcohol intake, smoking status, sleep duration, and chronic medical conditions b In addition to model 2, all three items of occupational class variables were included (i.e., Model 3 was mutually adjusted for all occupational class variables) workers include physical exposures (e.g., heavy lifting, hard physical work, whole-body/hand-arm vibrations, and awkward postures) and environmental exposures such as extreme cold or heat [25,26]. It is urgently necessary to take measures against LBP in agricultural/forestry/fishery workers in Japan.…”

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“…Third, the definition of LBP in this study is LBP during the past few days. Previous studies often asked about LBP experience over the past year [4,12,22,25,26], and some studies asked about the degree and duration of LBP [4,6,8,9,26]. Because our LBP definition includes a shorter time period than that of previous studies, this may lead to a lower prevalence of LBP.…”

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Occupational status and self-reported low back pain by gender: a nation-wide cross-sectional study among the general population in Japan

Tomioka

Shima

Saeki

2021

Environ Health Prev Med

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Background We aimed to examine the cross-sectional association between occupational class and self-reported low back pain (LBP) in a representative sample of the Japanese general population. Methods We used anonymized data from a nationwide survey (31,443 men and 35,870 women aged ≥ 20). Occupational class variables included working status, occupation, employment status, and company size (number of employees). Covariates included age, socio-economic status, lifestyle, and comorbidities. Poisson regression models stratified by gender were used to estimate adjusted prevalence ratio (APR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for self-reported LBP. Results The prevalence of self-reported LBP was 11.7% in men and 14.2% in women. After adjustment for covariates and mutual adjustment for all occupational class variables, among both genders, agricultural/forestry/fishery workers and non-workers had a significantly higher prevalence of self-reported LBP: APR (95% CI) of agricultural/forestry/fishery was 1.36 (1.08–1.70) in men and 1.59 (1.30–1.93) in women; that of non-workers was 1.42 (1.18–1.70) in men and 1.23 (1.08–1.40) in women. Among men, non-regular employees were more likely to have self-reported LBP than regular employees: APR (95% CI) was 1.25 (1.07–1.46) in part-timers and casual staff and 1.18 (1.03–1.35) in other types of non-regular employees. Moreover, compared to men working at companies with ≥ 100 employees, men working at companies with 30–99 employees had a significantly higher prevalence of self-reported LBP (APR 1.17; 95% CI, 1.03–1.34). Among women, professionals and technicians (1.26; 1.11–1.43) and sales workers (1.22; 1.04–1.43) had a significantly higher prevalence of self-reported LBP than clerks. Neither employment status nor company size was associated with self-reported LBP in women. After stratified analyses by age group, similar patterns were observed in participants aged 20–64, but not in those aged ≥ 65. Conclusion Our results suggest that self-reported LBP is highly prevalent among agricultural/forestry/fishery workers and the unemployed, regardless of gender, and that there are also gender differences in the association of occupational class factors with self-reported LBP. It is necessary, therefore, to take preventive measures against LBP based on gender and occupational class factors in Japan.

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“…Further, awkward and cramped conditions were noted as an adverse exposure for lower extremities as well. 4 Studies worldwide have examined the health consequences that arise from spending excessive sedentary periods inside a cramped logging equipment cab. 5,6 A Slovakian study focused on work-related factors straining the cardiovascular system found that operators' height, machine types, parts of the shifts, equivalent noise, lighting, and whole-body vibrations explained about 72% of the elevated heart rate variability.…”

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Factors associated with injury among Maine logging workers

Scott,

Luschen,

Hansen‐Ruiz

et al. 2023

American J Industrial Med

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IntroductionDespite dramatic improvements in safety, logging remains one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. The purpose of this study was to explore longitudinal injury trends among Maine logging workers.MethodsLoggers participated in seven quarterly surveys, over the course of 18 months. Categorical and free text data related to traumatic and acute injury, musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), and chronic pain were exported from REDCap into SAS 9.4, Excel, and NVivo, for quantitative and qualitative analysis, respectively. Time to injury was modeled using two different approaches: (1) time to the occurrence of first injury modeled by proportional hazard regression and (2) an intensity model for injury frequency. Two research team members also analyzed qualitative data using a content analysis approach.ResultsDuring the study, 204 injuries were reported. Of the 154 participants, 93 (60.4%) reported musculoskeletal pain on at least one survey. The majority of injuries were traumatic, including fractures, sprains, and strains. Lack of health insurance was found to be related to increased risk of first injury [HR = 1.41, 95% CI = 0.97–2.04, p = 0.069]. Variables found to be related to injury intensity at the univariate level were: (1) a lack of health insurance [HR = 1.51, 95% CI = 1.04–2.20, p = 0.030], (2) age [HR for 10‐year age increase;= 1.12, 95% CI = 0.99–1.27, p = 0.082], and (3) years employed in logging industry [HR for 10‐year increase = 1.12, 95% CI = 0.99–1.26, p = 0.052]. Seeking medical attention for injury was not a priority for this cohort, and narratives revealed a trend for self‐assessment. A variety of barriers, including finances, prevented loggers from seeking medical attention.DiscussionWe found that loggers still experience serious, and sometimes disabling, injuries associated with their work. It was unsurprising that many injuries were due to slips, trips, and falls, along with contact with logging equipment and trees/logs. The narratives revealed various obstacles preventing loggers from achieving optimal health. Examples included geographic distance from healthcare, lack of time to access care, and entrenched values that prioritized independence and traditional masculinity. Financial considerations were also consistently cited as a primary barrier to adequate care.ConclusionThere is a continued need to emphasize occupational health and safety in the logging industry. Implementation of relevant safety programs is key, but it is likely that the benefits of these will not be fully realized until a cultural shift takes place within this industry.

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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Loggers in the Ark-La-Tex Region

Cited by 6 publications

References 29 publications

The Correlation of Frequency of Work-Related Disorders with Type of Work among Polish Employees

The Correlation of Frequency of Work-Related Disorders with Type of Work among Polish Employees

Occupational status and self-reported low back pain by gender: a nation-wide cross-sectional study among the general population in Japan

Factors associated with injury among Maine logging workers

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