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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 14 Issue 3 2023
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Farmers in the Southeast Asia Region: A Systematic Review (Review Article)
Background: Southeast Asia has many people who work in the agriculture sector. Not many stakeholders pay special attention to the health of farmers, even though they are exposed to various types of hazards. One of the most common health complaints…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 1 2022
Pandemic of COVID-19 and musculoskeletal disorders among construction workers in Bulgaria
Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common causes of functional impairment among construction workers. How did pandemic of COVID-19 affect the analysis of temporary morbidity for 2020? This research aims to answer…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Ergonomic Evaluation of Young Agricultural Operators Using Handle Equipment Through Electromyography and Vibrations Analysis Between the Fingers (Original article)
Background: Agricultural handle equipment is present on all production areas’ farms. They are handy and portable; however, excessive use can lead to acute traumas or accidental injuries. Repetitive movements, awkward postures, and hand-arm vibrations…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 3 2022
Musculoskeletal Model for Assessing Firefighters’ Internal Forces and Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders During Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Carriage (Original article)
Background: Firefighters are required to carry self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), which increases the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. This study assessed the newly recruited firefighters’ internal forces and potential musculoskeletal…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 11 Issue 4 2020
Self-Reported Variables as Determinants of Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Assembly Line Workers (Original Article)
Background: Assembly lines work is frequently associated to work-related upper limb musculoskeletal disorders. The related disability and absenteeism make it important to implement efficient health surveillance systems. The main objective of this…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 10 Issue 3 2019
An Instrumented Workstation to Evaluate Weight-Bearing Distribution in the Sitting Posture (Original Article)
Background: Sitting posture may be related to risk factors, including inadequate weight-bearing support, particularly when maintained for long periods. Considering that body weight is loaded in a closed support system composed of the seat, backrest,…