Open AccessA Measure of University Employees' Exposure to Risk Factors for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Author(s) -
Thomas F. Fisher,
Troy Gibson
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
workplace health and safety
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.398
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 2165-0969
pISSN - 2165-0799
DOI - 10.1177/216507990805600303
Subject(s) - human factors and ergonomics , observational study , workstation , occupational safety and health , work (physics) , musculoskeletal disorder , work related musculoskeletal disorders , identification (biology) , injury prevention , medicine , psychology , poison control , medical education , applied psychology , environmental health , engineering , mechanical engineering , botany , pathology , biology
This study examined the computer workstations of 50 faculty and staff at a regional comprehensive university in the southeastern United States. Data were collected using a subjective questionnaire and the observational Computer Workstation Analysis tool. The researchers found no significant differences between participants' perceptions of their risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) and observations of workstations at the worksite. The researchers recommend developing an ergonomics program delivered by occupational health team members with knowledge and skill in WRMD prevention, identification, and treatment.
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