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Jafari nodoushan R, Halvani G, Vatani shoaa J, Salmani Nodousgan Z. Survey of Musculoskeletal disorders among bank staff in Yazd. tkj 2011; 3 (1) :1-7
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Shahid Sadoughi University,Yazd , halvanig@gmail.com
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Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among bank workers are receiving growing attention. Aim of present study was survey of musculoskeletal disorders among Bank staff of Yazd city.
Methods: This study was carried out, involving work observation and interviews. Self-answered questionnaires performed by 102 bank staff operators, the statistical analyzed were software SPSS 15.
Results: men represented 87.25% of the bank staff, 92.2% of them were in the age bracket of 20 to 40 yr. daily working time was 6-h with 2-h break time. Among bank staff operators the prevalence of back symptoms was 18.6% and of wrist/hand was 0.9%. Risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders were inadequate height of table and making fewer rest breaks.
Conclusion: Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders among bank staff operators requires an integrated approach including improved workstation design, thermal comfort environment, well-scheduled work-rest regime and realistic production goals.
Type of Study: Research |
Received: 2012/02/18 | Accepted: 2020/04/14 | Published: 2020/04/14
Received: 2012/02/18 | Accepted: 2020/04/14 | Published: 2020/04/14
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