[PDF][PDF] Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among assembly workers in Malaysia

RA Aziz, MAT Rebi, A Rani, JM Rohani - J. Occup. Saf. Heal, 2014 - 13.228.82.236
RA Aziz, MAT Rebi, A Rani, JM Rohani
J. Occup. Saf. Heal, 201413.228.82.236
Studies have identified working postures as a major risk factors associated with Work-
related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) in industries. This study investigated the
prevalence of WMSD among assembly workers in Malaysia and how psychosocial factors
such as personal values and workers relationship with family and superior are associated
with discomfort and pain. A survey was conducted among 127 workers at assembly process
in the manufacturing industry. The workers were aged 28.74±6.74 years and 64.6% of them …
Abstract
Studies have identified working postures as a major risk factors associated with Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) in industries. This study investigated the prevalence of WMSD among assembly workers in Malaysia and how psychosocial factors such as personal values and workers relationship with family and superior are associated with discomfort and pain. A survey was conducted among 127 workers at assembly process in the manufacturing industry. The workers were aged 28.74±6.74 years and 64.6% of them were males. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the effect of workplace factors on WMSD at different body regions. Spearman’s rank correlation was used to investigate association between psychosocial factors and occurrence of discomfort and pain. Only occupation and job activities revealed any significant different with WMSD in the major body regions while there was no significant difference in gender, age and work duration classifications. Shoulder pain is the most prevalent in terms of frequency and intensity of occurrence. Psychosocial issues that have to do with person values, effect of job on family relationship and workers rapport with superiors are all found to be associated with the discomfort and pain among the occupational group. Employers and concerned government agencies need to take more proactive steps in tackling the problem as the occurrence of WMSD will have a significant effect on the overall wellbeing of the working population.
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