Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in office work: A case study
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Resumo: | Twelve recently built office work stations, where jobs imply continued use of information and communication technologies, were analyzed for ergonomic risk factors. Based on a literature review of ergonomic recommendations for computer and general office work, a checklist was devised for assistance in identifying inadequate ergonomic situations, a process that was informed by pain complaints information. RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) was selected to estimate the risk of MSDs, considering the criteria of applicability and appropriateness to the case studied. This method was applied by an occupational health and safety technician to the most critical job observed in the workplace. Criticality was estimated through observations aided by the systematic use of a checklist tailored to the specific office scenario. Recommendations for change were provided for implementation in all workplaces in the office, in order to improve work conditions, and guide the setup of a MSD prevention training program. |
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Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in office work: A case study |
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Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in office work: A case study |
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Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in office work: A case study Lima, Tânia M. Physical ergonomics Musculoskeletal disorders Assessment of ergonomic hazards Office work |
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Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in office work: A case study |
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Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in office work: A case study |
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Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in office work: A case study |
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Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in office work: A case study |
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Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in office work: A case study |
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Lima, Tânia M. |
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Lima, Tânia M. Coelho, Denis A. |
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Coelho, Denis A. |
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Lima, Tânia M. Coelho, Denis A. |
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Physical ergonomics Musculoskeletal disorders Assessment of ergonomic hazards Office work |
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Physical ergonomics Musculoskeletal disorders Assessment of ergonomic hazards Office work |
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Twelve recently built office work stations, where jobs imply continued use of information and communication technologies, were analyzed for ergonomic risk factors. Based on a literature review of ergonomic recommendations for computer and general office work, a checklist was devised for assistance in identifying inadequate ergonomic situations, a process that was informed by pain complaints information. RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) was selected to estimate the risk of MSDs, considering the criteria of applicability and appropriateness to the case studied. This method was applied by an occupational health and safety technician to the most critical job observed in the workplace. Criticality was estimated through observations aided by the systematic use of a checklist tailored to the specific office scenario. Recommendations for change were provided for implementation in all workplaces in the office, in order to improve work conditions, and guide the setup of a MSD prevention training program. |
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