Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - vol. 57 n° 8 -
"Objective
Report trends for risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Methods
Three QWL surveys examine the risk factors for MSDs.
Results
Findings similar for several risk factors, but differences across the reporting years may reflect economic conditions. 2010 respondent numbers were reduced, some risk factors had pattern changes and there were gender and age differences. Trend analysis showed most significant changes were for the “Work Fast” risk factor. New 2010 “Physical Effort” item showed gender differences and items reflective of total worker health showed strong associations with “Back Pain” and “Pain in Arms.”
Conclusions
Intervention strategies should focus on physical exposures and psychosocial risk factors (work stress, safety climate, job satisfaction, supervisor support, work fast, work freedom, work time) that have been consistently related to reports of MSDs. Economic conditions will influence some psychosocial risk factors."
"Objective
Report trends for risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Methods
Three QWL surveys examine the risk factors for MSDs.
Results
Findings similar for several risk factors, but differences across the reporting years may reflect economic conditions. 2010 respondent numbers were reduced, some risk factors had pattern changes and there were gender and age differences. Trend analysis showed most significant changes were for the “Work Fast” ...
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