An Ergonomic Study of the Cleaning Workers to Identify the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in India

Sharma, Neelesh Kr.; Tiwari, Mayank; Thakur, Atul; Ganguli, A. K.

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-6982-8_4

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“…The body parts susceptible to WMSDs in our study did not differ from those reported in other studies, which indicated that the lower back, as well as the head, upper back, and other body parts, were the most commonly affected [ 47 , 59 ]. The lower back was the most affected body part in this study, which is consistent with previous studies that have identified low-back pain as the most common WMSDs complaint ever reported [ 47 , 59 , 62 , 63 ].…”

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among desludging operators in Uganda

Tamale,

Ssekamatte,

Isunju

et al. 2024

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Background Despite the limited evidence, desludging operators remain at a heightened risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study established the prevalence and predictors of WMSDs among desludging operators in Uganda. Methods A digitalized structured questionnaire was used to collect cross-sectional data on musculoskeletal disorders and routine workplace activities from 303 desludging operators in 11 cities in Uganda. These cities were purposively selected based on the presence of a fecal sludge treatment plant or wastewater treatment plant. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to assess WMSDs. Simple random sampling with replacements was used to select respondents. Data were analyzed using STATA version 15.0. Modified Poisson Regression was used to measure the strength of association between the independent variables and WMSDs. Results A total of 303 study participants were interviewed (97.7% response rate). The average age of the respondents was 34.0 years (SD ± 9.8). The prevalence of WMSDs among desludging operators was 29.7%. The body parts affected by MSDs were; the elbow for 4.6% (14/303), shoulder for 5.0% (15/303), and wrist/hand for 6.3% (19/303) of the respondents. At multivariable analysis, after controlling for age, desludging operators’ ability to influence the availability of equipment needed to do their work (APR = 0.45, 95% CI: 0.20–0.99), and feeling that everything done was an effort (APR = 1.70, 95% CI: 1.01–2.87) were significantly associated with WMSDs. Conclusion The prevalence of WMSDs was high among desludging operators in Uganda. Desludging operators’ ability to influence the availability of equipment needed to do their work and frequency of feeling that everything done was an effort were significantly associated with WMSDs. Interventions should focus on ensuring adequate provision of ergonomic equipment and promoting practices that reduce the physical strain associated with desludging tasks. Additionally, comprehensive training programs addressing proper lifting techniques and posture awareness could significantly mitigate the risk of WMSDs among desludging-operators.

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among desludging operators in Uganda

Tamale,

Ssekamatte,

Isunju

et al. 2024

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…The body parts susceptible to WMSDs in our study did not differ from those reported in other studies, which indicated that the lower back, as well as the head, upper back, and other body parts, were the most commonly affected (42,52). The lower back was the most affected body part in this study, which is consistent with previous studies that have identi ed low-back pain as the most common WMSDs complaint ever reported (42,52,55,56).…”

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among desludging operators in Uganda

Tamale,

Ssekamatte,

Isunju

et al. 2023

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Background Despite the limited evidence, desludging operators remain at a heightened risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study established the prevalence and predictors of WMSDs among desludging operators in Uganda. Methods A digitalized structured questionnaire was used to collect cross-sectional data on musculoskeletal disorders and routine workplace activities from 303 desludging operators in Uganda. Data were analyzed using STATA version 15.0. Results The prevalence of WMSDs among desludging operators was 29.7%. The background characteristics associated with WMSDs included; attending safety training in the last 12 months (APR = 0.55, 95% CI: 0.31–0.98) and undertaking regular health check-ups (APR = 1.68, 95% CI: 1.16–2.44). The ergonomic factors associated with WMSDs were; working with a bent wrist (APR = 2.64, 95%CI: 1.54–4.52), working with hands above the head (APR = 0.40, 95% CI: 0.26–0.62), and pinching unsupported objects (APR = 0.87, 95% CI: 0.59–1.29). Psychosocial factors associated with WMSDs included; neither agreeing nor disagreeing about being able to influence the availability of equipment needed to do their work = 0.43, 95% CI: 0.20–0.94), having much influence over the amount of work done (APR = 1.75, 95% CI: 1.05–2.91), and sometimes feeling that everything done was an effort (APR = 1.71, 95% CI: 1.01–2.89). Conclusion The prevalence of WMSDs was high among desludging operators in Uganda. We recommend providing comprehensive training on occupational health and safety, with a specific focus on ergonomic hazards. In addition, personal protective equipment uses, regular exercise programs, and considerations for work pace, rest, and recovery opportunities should be prioritized to reduce the risk of WMSDs.

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“…At present the most common applications of the anthropometry is limited ergonomics [3][4][5], design [6,7] and medical treatments. The trend towards automation and digitization has brought up the requirement for inexpensive imaging devices that replace the LASS system"s camera.…”

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Recent Advancements in Contactless Anthropometry

Sharma¹,

Rana²,

Kushwaha³

et al. 2022

IJMMST

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Anthropometry is a widely used tool across scientific disciplines like, clinical nutrition for assessing growth, body composition and anticipating the health risks, and clothing industry for customized designing. The conventional tools such as the calipers and measuring taps are now being replaced by the digital devices. Among digital devices, the latest technology revolves around low cost 3-D optical imaging techniques which finds their application in all domains including clinical, research and even day-today lives. The literature survey here was carried out in SCOPUS and fifteen research articles, meeting the inclusion criteria, were selected for this review. The study indicated the propensity of the USA and image processing technologies in contactless anthropometric measurements. The consistent studies since 1996 and the domination of the application of the anthropometric data in health services and textile industry suggest necessity of this study. This study utilizes the domain of the optical imaging techniques and provide an overview of the potential applications, operational details and validation studies. The contactless anthropometry is rapidly transforming the static and dormant areas of ergonomics with numerous research opportunities and novel applications.

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An Ergonomic Study of the Cleaning Workers to Identify the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in India

Cited by 4 publications

References 24 publications

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among desludging operators in Uganda

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among desludging operators in Uganda

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among desludging operators in Uganda

Recent Advancements in Contactless Anthropometry

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