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J Adv Med Biomed Res 2002, 10(41): 39-45 |
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Ghasemkhani M, Pouya M. Ergonomic Situations Of Pars Switch Factory Workers Analysed By Owas Method, Zanjan 2001. J Adv Med Biomed Res 2002; 10 (41) :39-45
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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders originating from inappropriate occupational postures are one of the most important occupational problems, which cause inability to work and early resignation. According to the importance of identification of inappropriate work-related postures, this study was performed to assess the ergonomic situations of workers of Pars Switch factory working in assembly and production halls by OWAS method in 2001.
Materials and Methods: In order to perform this descriptive study all of the working posts in the assembly and production halls of the factory which included 14 working posts were selected as samples and assessed by means of OWAS (with its high validity and reliability). A total of 886 postures were registered and using OWAS software the data were analyzed.
Results: Evaluations revealed that the working post of HL at the assembly hall gained the highest percent of abnormal work postures (67.7%). Also, 3.7% of all inappropriate postures are included in the work phase of handing the screws.
Conclusion: Standing posture was the most important ergonomic problem in this factory. Performance of further studies in order to prevent inappropriate postures is recommended.
Materials and Methods: In order to perform this descriptive study all of the working posts in the assembly and production halls of the factory which included 14 working posts were selected as samples and assessed by means of OWAS (with its high validity and reliability). A total of 886 postures were registered and using OWAS software the data were analyzed.
Results: Evaluations revealed that the working post of HL at the assembly hall gained the highest percent of abnormal work postures (67.7%). Also, 3.7% of all inappropriate postures are included in the work phase of handing the screws.
Conclusion: Standing posture was the most important ergonomic problem in this factory. Performance of further studies in order to prevent inappropriate postures is recommended.
Type of Study: Original Research Article |
Received: 2008/09/28 | Accepted: 2017/06/18 | Published: 2017/06/18
Received: 2008/09/28 | Accepted: 2017/06/18 | Published: 2017/06/18
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