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Showing 1 to 20 of 40 for “"Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders"”.
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An Investigation into the Solutions for Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Hairdressing Industry.
Hairdressers’ exposure to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) appears to be insufficiently described in the literature. Knowledge regarding musculoskeletal disorders in this group is also sparse. The purpose of the research was to investigate the status of work-related musculoskeletal …
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The development of entire body risk asssessment (ENBORA) method for work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)
… to be the most widely used method for assessing Workrelated Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) because it is inexpensive and practical in field data collection. However, several observational methods that are currently available only focus on assessing physical risk factors especially in terms …
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A computing task ergonomic risk assessment tool for assessing risk factors of work related musculoskeletal disorders
… method in assessing exposure to risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) related to office works because it is inexpensive and applicable to wide range of office jobs. However, the existing research that applied this method was mainly focused to a limited range of office …
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The epidemiology of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in beauty therapists working within the hotel spa industry in the eThekwini municipality
Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2017.
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Development of a multifaceted ergonomic educational program to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in intermediate public hospitals in Namibia
Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) are impairments, discomfort, disability, and persistent pain in joints, muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons. Globally, WRMSDs are common problems and prevalent in the nursing profession. The WRMSDs among nurses have been observed and documented in …
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The period prevalence and awareness of predisposing risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among office workers at a university in the Northern District of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are defined as pain, discomfort and loss of function in the back, neck and extremities and are common among working role. With the increasing development of science and technology, the incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders is on the …
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Development of an ergonomic risk assessment tool for work postures
The most widely used method for assessing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) is still the observational method, mainly because it is inexpensive and practical for use in a wide range of workplaces. However, there are no tools available that cover the wide range of physical risk factors …
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The effect of extended reach on manual arm strength
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a concern in occupational settings, particularly in tasks requiring repetitive arm movements, forceful exertions, and prolonged postures. Manual arm strength (MAS) predictions, from ergonomics tools such as the Arm Force Field Method, supports …
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Investigating the Relationship Between Objective and Subjective Measures of Physical Demand During Passive Exoskeleton Use
… hold promise in reducing the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, however further research is essential before widespread adoption can occur. This study explores the feasibility of using subjective measures of physical demand in place of costly and less practical objective …
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An ergonomic job analysis of a work process within a glovebox
… criteria for this enclosed and restricting workstation have not been extensively investigated or documented. This research evaluated ergonomic risk factors associated with the use of a glovebox in a pharmaceutical production facility. Using direct observation and detailed job analysis, …
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Effects of Time Pressure and Mental Workload on Physiological Risk Factors for Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders While Typing
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major source of lost productivity and revenue in the workplace and disability in workers. There is strong evidence for a relationship between physical risk factors, such as repetitive motions and excessive force, and the development of WMSDs; yet …
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Quantifying Localized Muscle Fatigue of the Forearm during Simulations of High Pressure Cleaning Lance Tasks
… than months or years required to the onset of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). The objectives of this study were to estimate LMF and quantify muscle activity of select forearm muscles during simulations of high pressure cleaning lance tasks common in the chemical production …
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Effects of negatively sloped keyboard wedges on user performance and perceptions
… to hypothesized risk factors for hand/wrist work related musculoskeletal disorders. Ten experienced typists (4 males and 6 females) participated in a laboratory study to compare keyboard slopes ranging from 7° to -30°, at 10° increments from 0° to -30°, using an experimental wedge designed …
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Thermographic Assessment of the Forearm During Data Entry Tasks: A Reliability Study
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) negatively impact worker's health, ability to work, and their quality of life. Non-invasive methods for assessing the physiological responses to workload may provide information on physiological markers leading to increased risk of WMSDs. The following …
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Evaluation of Markerless Motion Capture to Assess Physical Exposures During Material Handling Tasks
… tasks are associated with the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Minimizing the frequency and intensity of handling objects is an ideal solution, yet MMH remains an integral part of many industry sectors, including manufacturing, construction, warehousing, and …
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Evaluating obesity-related differences in upper extremity and trunk muscular capacity
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), particularly overexertion injuries, represent a significant economic burden and involve substantial adverse personal outcomes. Two important contemporary changes in workforce demographics may be associated with an increase in the future incidence and …
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Comparison of Augmented Reality Rearview and Radar Head-Up Displays for Increasing Spatial Awareness During Exoskeleton Operation
Full-body powered exoskeletons for industrial workers have the potential to reduce the incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders while increasing strength beyond human capabilities. However, operating current full-body powered exoskeletons imposes different loading, motion, and balance …
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Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions
Prolonged standing at work, or prolonged periods maintaining an upright posture is required in 58-72% of working populations and is associated with the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the lower back, legs and feet. This can result in the loss of workforce and a reduced …
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Biomarkers of Physiological Damage and their Potential for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Assessment
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) continue to present a substantial personal and economic burden. Biomarkers, in providing objective measures of physiological changes, may offer advantages over current tools for WMSD risk assessment. Existing work has identified biomarkers of cartilage …
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Development and Evaluation of Methods to Assess Physical Exposures in the Workplace
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WSMDs) are an important health concern in the workplace. Accurately quantifying the level of physical exposures (i.e., kinematics and kinetics) is essential for risk assessments, developing and/or testing interventions, and improving estimates of …
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