In 2023, the incidence rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) in Singapore was at 9.7 confirmed cases per 100,000 employed persons. This indicates an increase of 0.1 confirmed cases per 100,000 workers from the previous year.

ObjectiveThe workers in emerging manufacturing are at decreased risk of traditional occupational diseases, while probably at increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of WMSDs among emerging manufacturing workers in Beijing.MethodsA total of 3,359 valid questionnaires were collected from 10 enterprises in the electronics, pharmaceutical, and motor manufacturing industries. The prevalence of WMSDs was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. The work posture load was evaluated through a questionnaire.ResultsThe results showed that the highest prevalence of WMSDs was observed in part of the neck (15.0%), followed by the lower back (12.5%), shoulders (11.2%), and upper back (7.1%). Female workers, workers aged older than 35 years, workers with a BMI of ≥28 kg/m2, longer working experience, never exercised had a higher prevalence of WMSDs. Logistic regression analysis showed that female workers, workers aged older than 35 years, with a middle school education and college degree, and workers who never exercised had a higher risk of WMSDs. In addition, workers who sat for long during work, worked hard with upper limbs or hands, worked in uncomfortable postures, and performed repetitive operations were positively related with the increased risk of WMSDs.ConclusionThese findings suggested that WMSDs were prevalent among emerging manufacturing workers in Beijing, China, while efforts should be made to reshape the risk factors associated with WMSDs, such as prolonged sitting, uncomfortable positions, and repetitive operations. Encouraging exercise and promoting ergonomic interventions probably be also benefit to induce the risk of WMSDs.

A systematic review of musculoskeletal disorders affecting nursing workers was carried out. Its factors, tasks and alternatives were identified to reduce the risks of suffering musculoskeletal disorders.

ObjectiveThe workers in emerging manufacturing are at decreased risk of traditional occupational diseases, while probably at increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of WMSDs among emerging manufacturing workers in Beijing.MethodsA total of 3,359 valid questionnaires were collected from 10 enterprises in the electronics, pharmaceutical, and motor manufacturing industries. The prevalence of WMSDs was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. The work posture load was evaluated through a questionnaire.ResultsThe results showed that the highest prevalence of WMSDs was observed in part of the neck (15.0%), followed by the lower back (12.5%), shoulders (11.2%), and upper back (7.1%). Female workers, workers aged older than 35 years, workers with a BMI of ≥28 kg/m2, longer working experience, never exercised had a higher prevalence of WMSDs. Logistic regression analysis showed that female workers, workers aged older than 35 years, with a middle school education and college degree, and workers who never exercised had a higher risk of WMSDs. In addition, workers who sat for long during work, worked hard with upper limbs or hands, worked in uncomfortable postures, and performed repetitive operations were positively related with the increased risk of WMSDs.ConclusionThese findings suggested that WMSDs were prevalent among emerging manufacturing workers in Beijing, China, while efforts should be made to reshape the risk factors associated with WMSDs, such as prolonged sitting, uncomfortable positions, and repetitive operations. Encouraging exercise and promoting ergonomic interventions probably be also benefit to induce the risk of WMSDs.

Aim: To find out prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in irrigation factory workers. Background: Factory workers are at risk of developing WRMSDs as their job repeatedly involves elevation of arms, lifting heavy loads, pushing and pulling, trunk bending and twisting. Procedure: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 factory workers of age group 18-50 fitting in inclusion criteria. They were recruited using convenient sampling method and were assessed with the Nordic Questionnaire. Results: The findings from this study also revealed that 31% of the subjects had experienced MSDs over the last 12 months. Conclusion: The study showed a high prevalence of discomfort in Lower back, Neck followed by Shoulder, Wrist. The factory workers participate in this Study were found to have high level of MSDs.

These data are collected from Washington Workers' Compensation system files (State Fund and Self-Insured). They provide industry specific Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD) claim rates. Risks for WMSDs vary across industries. The rates are for ‘compensable’ claims which are those that typically involve expenses beyond medical treatment such as wage replacement, or disability payments. The rate of compensable claims, expressed as the number of compensable claims per 1,000 full-time equivalent workers, is provided for the Washington workers’ compensation risk classifications, and four levels of the North American Industry Classification System - industry sector, industry sub-sector, industry group and industry. A comparison measure of the industry’s rate to the overall state workers’ compensable WMSD claim rate, a ‘rate ratio’ is provided.

OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS Despite many biomechanical risk factors being clearly linked to the development of musculoskeletal disorders, little measurement of the prevalence of physical loads in workplaces is being conducted. Through a collaborative partnership with unions, a health and safety organization, and researchers, this project developed and tested a questionnaire to document exposures to physical workloads in workplaces. Surveys were first completed independently by two members of each organization's joint health and safety committee. The same survey was later completed collectively to arrive at a consensus between the two members. Results of the surveys were then compared to findings from a walk-through conducted by an ergonomist. Substantial to excellent agreement was found between the identification and assessment of exposure levels to 26 types of physical loading by the ergonomist and workplace. Such a survey could be an efficient technique to characterize the loads to which workers are exposed. Such data could have value for targeting prevention activities at a workplace or jurisdictional level.TECHNICAL ABSTRACT Background: The presence and level of exposure to mechanical risk factors can be considered leading indicators in the development of musculoskeletal disorders. Although there are multiple methods for musculoskeletal disorder risk assessment, most of these methods record data related to an individual person performing a specific task. Rather in this questionnaire, we are collecting the exposure data at the workplace level (i.e., for all people experiencing this type of load). Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop and test a survey to document the presence and levels of multiple types of physical loading in a workplace. Methods: A survey requesting information on exposure to 26 types of loading was developed. It was distributed to management and worker representatives for their individual and then their consensus ratings. The same survey was completed by an ergonomist during a site visit. Results: Complete data sets were obtained from 30 workplaces across a variety of sectors. The most prevalent loads reported were sitting, neck bent or twisted, computer use, and carrying loads. For the presence or absence of specific loads, the consensus and ergonomist's ratings agreed well with over 90% for nine of 26 load types and over 70% agreement for 10 other load types. For a calculated exposure index, only four load types differed significantly across the two types of raters. Conclusions: The study demonstrates that a survey completed by individuals familiar with the workplace could be used to document exposure to physical loading at a workplace level in an efficient manner. Such a survey may be useful in understanding the nature and prevalence of such exposures and targeting prevention activities at a workplace or jurisdictional level.

This study aims to develop and assess a gamified health communication intervention on Facebook to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand's seafood industry.

This bulletin provides information to workers about steps to take when experiencing symptoms of musculoskeletal disorder.

In the 2018 financial year, 10.9 serious workers' compensation claims per million hours worked were made for injury and musculoskeletal disorders by workers aged 55 to 59 years old in Australia. As well as having the highest claim frequency in the injury and musculoskeletal disorder claim category, workers in their 50s also had the highest frequency of claims relating to diseases.

This scoping review is aimed to explore the role of medicine use on work-related outcomes and adverse events associated with medication use in workers with injury and Muscucloskeltal disorders.

This study explores the effects of providing ergonomic recommendations on the quality of life of hostel mess staff. Given the prevalent ergonomic discomfort and musculoskeletal issues in this occupational group, implementing ergonomic interventions could alleviate discomfort and enhance workplace conditions, ultimately improving the well-being of these workers The primary goal of this study is to evaluate how effective ergonomic interventions are in diminishing musculoskeletal discomfort and enhancing work posture for hostel mess employees. Furthermore, the study intends to investigate the relationship between preferred work positions and musculoskeletal discomfort, offering valuable insights for customized ergonomic strategies. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, analyzing demographic characteristics, implementing ergonomic interventions, measuring musculoskeletal discomfort, and examining work posture. Statistical analyses evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions and explore correlations between preferred work positions and discomfort levels. The study reveals the normal distribution of age, gender, hand dominance, and preferred work positions among hostel mess workers, emphasizing the importance of ergonomic interventions. The study highlights the importance of ergonomic advice in enhancing hostel mess workers' quality of life and well-being by addressing musculoskeletal discomfort and promoting healthier work postures, thereby enhancing occupational health outcomes.

Musculoskeletal system disorders are a frequent occurrence for healthcare workers globally. They more often cause physical damage. Musculoskeletal disorders are abnormalities of the muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints (MSDs). Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are those in which the nature of the work and the surrounding environment play a role in the development of the disorder (WRMSDs). so we are doing this study To check the prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Clinical physiotherapists in Ambala.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a common health problem that affects a large number of workers, including dentists. Dentists are at an increased risk of developing WMSDs due to the nature of their job, which involves repetitive hand movements and prolonged static postures. To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in Haryana, with the aim of developing effective preventive strategies and interventions. Study participants included a total of 282 dentists from Haryana. From August 2022 until May 2023, a 7-month study was conducted. A questionnaire was created in the initial phase to gauge the attitude of the doctors towards musculoskeletal problems related to the workplace. The questionnaire's questions were verified. In the second round, dentists who met the inclusion criteria were given the questionnaire via online Google forms. The study found that although dentists had a good level of knowledge regarding WMSDs, their attitude and practice towards prevention and management of WMSDs were inadequate. The findings of the study can be used to develop effective preventive strategies and interventions to reduce the incidence of WMSDs among dentists in Haryana.

In the 2018 financial year, 61,560 serious claims for workers' compensation relating to injuries and musculoskeletal disorders were made my male workers in Australia. By comparison female workers made just over half as many claims relating to injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as low-back pain have often been linked to occupational tasks or work environments. Companies have resorted to different strategies to prevent MSDs one such example being exercise based interventions for workers. From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the structure of the workplace has seen a dramatic shift with more people working in work-from-home or hybrid settings. These new work environments has created a need for companies to modify the way they deliver or adopt exercise interventions for their employees. This scoping review protocol summarizes the methodology for systematically exploring the literature to find and summarize the electronically delivered workplace interventions for the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries or pain that have been studied for adults aged 18-65 and to summarize the outcome measures used to assess the prevention or reduction of musculoskeletal pain, injury, or disease.

The problem of painful and disabling work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is increasing in many employment sectors of Latvia. Official statistics may underestimate the proportion of affected employees, causing delays in preventive interventions, ineffective rehabilitation, and a reduction of the workforce. This study investigated the prevalence of painful health conditions among Latvian workers by analyzing survey data and comparing these to official statistics on registered occupational diseases (ODs). A total of 2,446 workers participated in the state-level “Work conditions and risks in Latvia, 2017–2018” survey that included questions about pain lasting longer than 3 days during the previous year. The frequency of subjective reports on the presence, severity, and location of pain and related behaviors was assessed in relation to sex, age, education, and job position. Descriptive statistics and cross tabulation with the chi-squared test as well as multinomial logistic regression were applied to the data. Overall, 27.7% of respondents (n = 678) reported experiencing pain, predominantly in the lower back (14.3%) and mostly moderate (47.1%) or severe (45.1%). Only one-fifth of respondents (20.5%) took sick leave from work and one-third (29.0%) did not take action to alleviate their pain. Participants aged 55–74 years had a significantly higher odds ratio (OR) for pain in at least one body region—including hands and legs—than those aged 18–24 years. Women had significantly higher odds of headache (OR = 2.55) and neck pain (OR = 1.85) than men. Respondents with a primary or elementary education level had higher odds of pain in at least one body region (OR = 1.60) and in the lower back (OR = 1.86), while those with secondary education had higher odds of pain in hands (OR = 1.51) than employees with higher education. Unskilled workers had significantly higher odds of pain in hands (OR = 2.42) and legs (OR = 2.12) than directors. Official data revealed a dramatic increase in the proportion of MSDs and related disabilities in the last decade, reaching 75.5% of all first registered ODs in 2019. These results demonstrate a high prevalence of painful conditions among Latvian employees; urgent attention to diagnostics, treatment, and prevention is needed to ensure the musculoskeletal health and productivity of this population.

Job rotation is an organisational strategy that can be used, in part, to reduce occupational exposure to physical risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Recent studies, however, suggest that job rotation schedules may increase the overall risk of injury to workers included in the rotation scheme. We describe a novel optimisation framework evaluating the effectiveness of a job rotation scheme using the fatigue failure model of MSD development and a case study with real injury data. Results suggest that the effect of job rotation is highly-dependent on the composition of the job pool, and inclusion of jobs with higher risk results in a drastic decrease in the effectiveness of rotation for reducing overall worker risk. The study highlights that in cases when high-risk jobs are present, job redesign of those high risk tasks should be the primary focus of intervention efforts rather than job rotation. Practitioner summary: Job rotation is often used in industry as a method to ‘balance’ physical demands experienced by workers to reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk. This article examines the efficacy of reducing MSDs through job rotation using numerical simulation of job rotation strategies and utilising the fatigue failure model of MSD development.

This statistic shows the number of reported cases of musculoskeletal work-related diseases in the industry and service sectors in Italy from 2011 to 2017. According to data, the number of cases peaked in 2016, when 21,198 individuals were suffering from musculoskeletal disorders caused by their job.