Associations of ergonomic and psychosocial work hazards with musculoskeletal disorders of specific body parts: A study of general employees in Taiwan

Source avec lien : International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 76, 3/1/2020. 10.1016/j.ergon.2020.102935

Faits marquants de cette étude : les TMS du cou et des épaules sont fréquents chez les travailleurs professionnels et qualifiés et sont associés à des risques psychosociaux; les TMS des mains, des poignets et du bas du dos sont fréquents chez les travailleurs manuels et sont associés à des risques ergonomiques; les différents dangers sur le lieu de travail contribuent aux risques de différents TMS.

Background and aims Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are major occupational health concerns. This study examined the associations of ergonomic and psychosocial work hazards with the risks of MSDs of specific body parts and their distribution across a wide range of occupational groups. Methods Study participants comprised 8,937 male and 7,052 female employees aged 20–65 years from a nationwide survey in 2016. A self-report questionnaire was administered to obtain information regarding demographic characteristics, work conditions, ergonomic and psychosocial work hazards, and MSDs of different body parts in 12 months. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to estimate prevalence ratios of MSDs in relation to ergonomic and psychosocial work hazards. Results In professionals and skilled workers, MSDs of the neck and shoulders were more prevalent, whereas in manual workers, MSDs of the hands, wrists, and lower back were more prevalent. Psychosocial work hazards, including high psychological demand and low workplace justice, were major work-related risk factors for shoulder and neck disorders, whereas ergonomic hazards were major work-related risk factors for lower back and wrist or hand disorders. Conclusion Different workplace hazards contribute to the risks of different MSDs. To prevent the development of MSDs, occupational health professionals should evaluate both ergonomic and psychosocial work hazards and develop health prevention programs tailored to the risk profiles of working populations.

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