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Analysis of Muscloskeletal symptom among workers in rubber industry
25 Aug 2015-Iranian journal of health, safety and environment (Iranian Journal of Health, Safety and Environment)-Vol. 2, Iss: 3, pp 335-340
TL;DR: Age and experience were significantly associated with musculoskeletal symptoms in the different body regions and the results indicated out of every 10 workers, in the last work week, seven reported complaints in the lower legs.
Abstract: Although Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) represents a common occupational problem, few epidemiological studies have investigated MSDs among industrial workers. MSDs are a common industrial health problem throughout the world and a serious cause of disability among the industrial workers.The goal of the study was to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms (ache, pain, or discomfort) among rubber workers in Iran, using the standard Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ). The study population consisted of 100 males with mean age 31.73. Out of every 10 workers, in the last work week, seven reported complaints in the lower legs. The results are also indicated age and experience were significantly associated with musculoskeletal symptoms in the different body regions.
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TL;DR: It is concluded that there is a need to reinforce measures that mitigate or minimize musculoskeletal damages derived from the inherent requirements of the technical process.
Abstract: Osteoarticular morbidity of occupational origin is estimated at 30%, both in industrialized and developing countries. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the association of low back pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and the demands of the work process of tire manufacturing. Also, the risk of back injury in a job by manual handling of loads was evaluated. This is a cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 185 operators that carry out production activities. The results showed a prevalence of low back pain of 20% and musculoskeletal disorders in upper and lower limbs of 30%, in relation to the risk of manual handling of loads. A high risk was found for the development of dorsolumbar injury. It is concluded that there is a need to reinforce measures that mitigate or minimize musculoskeletal damages derived from the inherent requirements of the technical process.
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TL;DR: As duration of employment in creased, the prevalence of symptoms increased, and carpenters who reported that they had lit tle or no influence over their work sched ule had significant increases of work related musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulders, hips, and knees.
Abstract: Objectives?To determine the prevalence and risk factors for work related musculo skeletal disorders among union carpen ters. Methods?A detailed questionnaire on musculoskeletal symptoms and work his tory was administered to 522 carpenters. The symptom questions assessed if car penters experienced pain, numbness, or tingling in a particular body region. A subset of this group then received a physi cal examination of the upper extremities and knees. Results?The study group was primarily white (94.9%) and male (97.8%) with a mean age of 42.3 years. The highest preva lence of work related musculoskeletal dis orders cases by carpentry specialty ranged from 20%-24% for those doing drywall or ceiling, finishing or framing, and the building of concrete forms. Gen erally, as duration of employment in creased, the prevalence of symptoms increased. An adjusted logistic regression analysis showed that the group with the longest ($5 20 years) duration of employ ment in carpentry was significantly asso ciated with work related musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulders (odds ratio (OR) 3.2, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.1 to 8.9), hands or wrists(OR 3.1, 95% CI 1.1 to 8.4), and knees (OR 3.5, 95% CI 1.3 to 9.2). Also, analyses showed that carpenters who reported that they had lit tle or no influence over their work sched ule had significant increases of work related musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulders, hips, and knees with ORs of 1.9 (95% CI 1.1 to 3.2), 2.9 (95% CI 1.1 to 7.2), and 2.3 (95% CI 1.2 to 4.1), respectively.
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TL;DR: The study results support the conclusion that prolonged occupational exposure to rubber manufacturing process is associated with an elevated risk of lung cancer.
Abstract: Objective:For several decades, there has been increasing evidence for excess incidence of lung cancer among workers in the rubber industry. The purpose of this study was to assess the risk of lung ...
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...…of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or joint pains among the studied population although several studies observed a high prevalence of MSDs among various rubber factory workers affecting their back, neck, shoulders, and limbs (Choobineh et al., 2007; Mohammadi, 2015; Stankevitz et al., 2016)....
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...There was no significant complaint of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or joint pains among the studied population although several studies observed a high prevalence of MSDs among various rubber factory workers affecting their back, neck, shoulders, and limbs (Choobineh et al., 2007; Mohammadi, 2015; Stankevitz et al., 2016)....
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TL;DR: The aim of researcher is to provide the profile of occupational injuries and illnesses, potential hazards in rubber factory to prevent the workers.
Abstract: Rubber is one of the important commodities in the world . Globally, workers are facing so many problems of hazards that produce by rubber process. In Indonesia, there are several data of occupational problems such as respiratory diseases, muscle and skeletal diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, diseases of the teeth and oral cavity, skin diseases and skin tissue. In Iranian rubber factory, Iran, workers had suffered from some kind of musculoskeletal symptoms. Stomach and liver cancers in workers are having in Shanghai tire factory. In addition, Germany has cancer problem of their workers who work in rubber factory. Most of the rubber process in the factory can cause some hazards of the workers. In unloading area and area that operator is taking the dirt manually, workers are facing ergonomic problems. The possible control is reduce weight of load, team lift the object with two or more workers and Use mechanical assist. Machine safeguarding is essential for protecting from Cutting process that can make workers amputation organs such as hands, and fingers. In bale process, the workers need to cut raw rubber into bale in bale cutting. Furthermore, workers are facing with amputation problem. To manage that, It must be designed as a standard which has interlocking guards to prevent access to the cutting area. When wrapped using plastic, workers use a heated iron and sticked in plastic so that it blends neatly. The risks are fingers can cut accidently and then the workers also get contamination from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The possible preventions are use an automatic plastic wrapping machine with palletized product sitting on a turntable and respirator. Another problem is contact dermatitis that has been reported frequently among rubber workers. The prevention for that problem is using Gloves. The aim of researcher is to provide the profile of occupational injuries and illnesses, potential hazards in rubber factory to prevent the workers.
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TL;DR: Gender, height, weight, exercise, and marital status were consistently not associated with back disorders in occupational populations, but job dissatisfaction and low job decision latitude proved to be important.
Abstract: The scientific literature on work-related back disorders was reviewed to identify consistent risk factors and to determine the strength of the association between the two. Thirty-five publications were selected with quantitative information. Lifting or carrying loads, whole-body vibration, and frequent bending and twisting proved to be the physical load risk factors consistently associated with work-related back disorders. Job dissatisfaction and low job decision latitude proved to be important, but the evidence was not consistent across different studies and study designs. The epidemiologic studies illustrated the importance of several confounders, especially age, smoking habits, and education. In this review, gender, height, weight, exercise, and marital status were consistently not associated with back disorders in occupational populations.
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TL;DR: WMSDS: A Conceptual Framework Evidence of work-Relatedness for Selected Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck and Limbs Identification, Measurement and Evaluation of Risk Health and Risk Factor Surveillance for Work-Related Musculo- skeletal Disorders Managing Solutions Managing Change WMSD-Related Training Medical Management.
Abstract: WMSDS: A Conceptual Framework Evidence of Work-Relatedness for Selected Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck and Limbs Identification, Measurement and Evaluation of Risk Health and Risk Factor Surveillance for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Managing Solutions Managing Change WMSD-Related Training Medical Management - An Overview.
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TL;DR: In this article, a longitudinal study was performed with a follow up at 1 and 8 years among nurses employed at a large university hospital in Switzerland to describe the course of low back pain among nurses across eight years.
Abstract: Aims: To describe the course of low back pain (LBP) among nurses across eight years. Methods: A longitudinal study was performed with a follow up at 1 and 8 years among nurses employed by a large university hospital in Switzerland. A modified version of the Nordic Questionnaire was distributed to obtain information about demographic data, occupational activities, and various aspects of LBP. A clinical examination and several functional tests were used to overcome the problems associated with subjective pain reporting. Nurses having answered the questionnaire on all three occasions (n = 269) were classified into subgroups according to their pain intensity. For each subgroup the course of LBP was recorded. Results: LBP was highly prevalent with an annual prevalence varying from 73% to 76%. A large percentage (38%) indicated the same intensity of LBP on all three occasions. The proportion of nurses reporting repeated increase of LBP (19%) was approximately as large as the proportion who complained about repeated decrease of LBP (17%). Conclusion: It became evident that LBP poses a persistent problem among nurses. Over an eight year period almost half of the nurses indicated the same intensity of LBP, thus supporting a recurrent rather than a progressive nature of LBP.
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TL;DR: Physical assessment of 146 female workers in highly repetitive jobs found 54% to have evidence of musculoskeletal disorders in the upper limb that are potentially work-related, and stressors that affect muscle tissue should be studied in the forearm as well as in the shoulder.
Abstract: Physical assessment of 146 female workers in highly repetitive jobs found 54% to have evidence of musculoskeletal disorders in the upper limb that are potentially work-related. Many workers had multiple problems, and many were affected bilaterally (33% of workers). Muscle pain and tenderness was the largest problem, both in the neck/shoulder area (31%) as expected and in the forearm/hand musculature (23%), a previously unreported site. Most forearm muscle problems were found on the extensor side. Carpal tunnel syndrome was the most common form of neuritis with 16 people affected (7 people affected bilaterally). De Quervain's tenosynovitis and wrist flexor tendinitis were the most commonly found tendon disorders in the distal forearm (12 people affected for each diagnosis). The results suggest that exposure should be measured bilaterally. They also suggest that muscle tissue is highly vulnerable to overuse. Stressors that affect muscle tissue, such as static loading, should be studied in the forearm as well as in the shoulder.
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