In Iran-Shiraz, municipal solid waste is collected manually requiring strenuous physical
activities. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence rate of musculoskeletal …

Informal recycling of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) has myriad environmental and
occupational health consequences, though information about the chronic musculoskeletal …

BACKGROUND: Waste management is a growing industry worldwide. Working conditions
may entail risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders, and especially low back disorders …

Background. Globally, occupational injuries account for 15% of the mortalities associated
with occupational accidents. The work of the solid waste collectors exposes them to …

Background Occupational injuries have become one of the most critical rooting causes
paying to infirmities and life-threatening conditions in developed and developing countries …

Objective This study aims to assess the exposure of those involved in street sweeping to the
development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and related disabilities and tries to …

In 2018, 1822 incidents relating to death or injury occurred among street cleaners in South
Korea. However, South Korea currently lacks comprehensive studies on related injuries …

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are prevalent among waste collectors
(WCs) in developing countries. AIM: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of MSDs …

Mixed method design was used to investigate exposure to waste, use of personal protective
gear (PPG), and self-reported health problems among 280 solid waste handlers in a peri …

Musculoskeletal disorders are common among waste workers but preventative effort is
lagging behind. This exploratory study assessed trunk posture during waste sorting tasks via …