Ergonomic intervention in carpet mending operation.
Carpet mending operations are performed in traditional workshops in a squatting position. Seventy-two menders were questioned regarding musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Among the menders, knees, back and shoulders problems were more prevalent compared to other body regions. Based on the problems found, a new workstation was developed and eight menders were asked to work in the new workstation. They were observed and evaluated with the RULA technique and their opinion on the improvement was asked working on four frequently seen tasks. The new workstation improved working posture noticeably. In 57% of the cases, the new workstation was evaluated good or very good and the comfort was increased.
Choobineh
Alireza
A
Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 71645 111, Iran. alrchoobin@sums.ac.ir
Tosian
Reza
R
Alhamdi
Zahra
Z
Davarzanie
Mohammadhassan
M
D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006804:Ergonomics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005430:Floors and Floorcoverings / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran / Q000453:epidemiology; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011187:Posture; D015995:Prevalence; D016526:Workload