Status of the Musculoskeletal Disorders among Repairmen: Using Quick Exposure Assessment method

Document Type : Original Research

Authors
F. Salimi
E. Mohammadi
O. Ahmadi
Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University.
10.22034/IJMPP.9.1.988
Abstract
Aims: Pain and discomfort caused by Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are one of the most common health problems that are common in almost all jobs worldwide. Considering the importance of early prevention and treatment of these disorders, the purpose of this research is to investigate the prevalence of WMSDs and their risk factors among repair workers by using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC).

Method and Materials: In this descriptive-analytical study, 50 auto repairers in Sabzevar city were selected by the census method. The Nordic questionnaire was used to determine the prevalence of WMSDs, and the QEC posture assessment method was used to determine the risk level of suffering from these disorders.

Findings: According to the results of the Nordic questionnaire, 58% (N=29) of the studied subjects had pain and discomfort in at least one of the nine areas of the musculoskeletal system during the last 12 months. The highest rate was reported in the waist (46%, N=23), knee (34%, N=17), and shoulder (16%, N=8) regions. Furthermore, 84% (N=42) of people were in the 3rd and 4th priority level of corrective action based on the QEC method.

Conclusion: This study showed that skeletal-muscular disorders have the highest prevalence in the waist and knee areas. This means that paying attention to the risk factors of disorders related to these areas and removing them from the work environment can be an effective measure in improving work conditions and preventing these complications.

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International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention
Volume 9, Issue 1
March 2024
Pages 988-994