Determining the musculoskeletal disorders as the most common work-related injuries, especially in the crafts using the OCRA evaluation method

Gh  Halvani; H Fallah; R  Jafari Nodoushan; A Haji hosseini; H  Fallah zadeh; V Anoosheh

doi:10.18502/tkj.v10i4.1729

Gh Halvani
H Fallah
R Jafari Nodoushan
A Haji hosseini
H Fallah zadeh
V Anoosheh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/tkj.v10i4.1729

Keywords: Musculoskeletal Disorders, OCRA Indicator, Nordic Questionnaire, BODY MAP

Abstract

Introduction: The condition of work in handloom weaving industries cause musculoskeletal (MSDS) disorders which are the most prevailing professional problem among weavers. The aim of this research was to determine ergonomic risk factors in the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders.

Method: The present study was done through descriptive cross-section method to assess the risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the weavers. Our data collection tools were: demographic questionnaire, job Nordic questionnaire and body map prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders to decide the rate of symptoms. Then, we took film from handloom weavers while wearing to know the condition of their bodies. After reviewing the films, the posture marks was assigned to each duty using the Ergo Intelligence software. At the end, data were analyzed via one-way ANOVA and T-test using SPSS ver.20.

Results: The results showed that the most frequent incidence of pain in different organs of the body during last year belonged to neck and shoulder. The average OCRA was 3.65.This indicated that most of the handloom weavers (64.4%) are at high risk.

Conclusion: According to the re According to the results of OCRA indices, weavers are at high risk for musculoskeletal injuries, indicating their poor working environment and working conditions, indicating the need for corrective actions.