Musculoskeletal Disorders in Northeast Lobstermen

Fulmer, Scott; Buchholz, Bryan; Scribani, Melissa; Jenkins, Paul

doi:10.1016/j.shaw.2016.12.004

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“…This also explained the high prevalence of MSDs at multi-body sites (81%). When compared to studies among workers in different occupations, the prevalence of multi-site MSDs among WCs in this study were also higher (2,4,7,8,10).…”

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confidence: 58%

“…The negative impact of the same act of physical labor is generally greater on females than males, which has been discussed above. The difference in the prevalence of MSDs between males and females was consistent across different occupations (3,4,6). Among demographic and work organization characteristics, no significant association between education level, age, years of service, working hours and MSDs were found, excluding the significant association between the working shift during the last three months and the Orebro mean score (p <0.01).…”

Section: Factors Related To Persistent Msdsmentioning

confidence: 71%

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Musculoskeletal pain and work-related risk factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study

Nguyen¹,

Tran

Hoang

et al. 2019

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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent among waste collectors in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and risk factors of persistent musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was utilized to study 331 waste collectors in 2017. The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire and questionnaires on demographic and working conditions were used to collect data. Descriptive and linear regression analyses were applied at the significant level p<0.05. Results: Results showed that the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors in Hanoi was high (100%), multiple-site musculoskeletal disorders (at least two sites) were reported by 81%. Lower back was the most affected site, followed by pain in the neck and shoulders. The risk of persistent musculoskeletal disorders were higher amongst female workers, workers with the neck bent at an angle of 45 0 , kneeling, repetitive medial rotation while walking, and feeling dissatisfaction with work, stress or anxiety during one week before the survey. Conclusions: Hanoian waste collectors were suffered from musculoskeletal disorders as the results of unfavorable work postures and psychological stress at work. The findings imply the need of mechanical and social support at work for waste collectors to prevent the development of musculoskeletal disorders.

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Musculoskeletal pain and work-related risk factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study

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Hoang

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“…In one study, 35% of fishermen reported symptoms causing work interference within the last 12 months, with low back pain being the most common symptom . In a recent study of lobstermen in the Northeast, the annual rate of all reported occupational injuries was 50 per 100 full‐time workers with close to a third of these injuries requiring medical treatment, although many do not seek treatment . Fishing, like construction, is physically demanding, precarious, seasonal, and sometimes well‐paying.…”

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Opioid‐related overdose deaths by industry and occupation—Massachusetts, 2011‐2015

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Roelofs

Laing

et al. 2019

American J Industrial Med

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Background: Thousands of people in the United States continue to die from opioid overdoses every year. Work-related injuries and other factors associated with work may increase exposure to opioids and, subsequently, opioid-related overdose deaths (OROD).This study sought to determine whether OROD rates differed by industry and occupation and explored work-related factors that might contribute to these differences. Methods:We coded industry and occupation information on death certificates for all OROD among Massachusetts residents from 2011 to 2015. We estimated rates of OROD by industry and occupation using Massachusetts employment data. National survey data were used to explore whether work-related factors known to vary by occupation (occupational injury and illness, job insecurity, and paid sick leave) correlate to observed differences in OROD.Results: Several industries and occupation groups had rates of OROD that were significantly higher than the rates for other workers. Construction workers and fishing workers stood out for having OROD rates many times higher than the average for all workers. Occupation groups with high rates of occupational injuries and illnesses, high job insecurity, and low availability of paid sick leave had higher rates of OROD.Conclusions: These findings underscore the need for policy and educational interventions to reduce OROD tailored to the needs of high rate worker populations. Interventions should address workplace hazards that cause injuries for which opioids are prescribed, as well as best practices in medical management and return to work following injury, safer prescribing, enhanced access to treatment for opioid use disorders, and overdose prevention education.

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“…MSDs are the leading cause of disability (2), result in impairing body function, affecting the workers' quality of life and reducing their working capability (3), which in turn will have significant economic ramifications for the workers (1). Although high prevalence of MSDs has been reported in various occupations (3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11), many employees with pain have to keep working for a living, hence continuously expose to specific occupational hazards which aggravate their pain conditions. Evidence on factors of persistent musculoskeletal pain is needed to develop effective prevention and control measures.…”

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Musculoskeletal pain and associated factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study.

Nguyen¹,

Tran

Hoang

et al. 2020

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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent among waste collectors in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and risk factors of persistent musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was utilized to study 468 waste collectors in 2017. The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire and questionnaires on demographic and work conditions were used to collect data. Descriptive and Multivariate logistics regression analyses were applied at the significant level p<0.05. Findings: 67.4% waste collectors participating into this study reported musculoskeletal disorders in at least one body region. Lower back was the most affected site, followed by pain in the neck and shoulders. The risk of persistent musculoskeletal disorders associated with age, gender, work hours, work shift, duration of poor postures of the neck and back, carrying heavy objects, and experience of work dissatisfaction, stress or anxiety. Conclusions: High prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors and association with self-assessed unfavorable work postures and work-related stress imply the need of mechanical and social support at work for waste collectors to prevent the development of musculoskeletal disorders.

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Musculoskeletal Disorders in Northeast Lobstermen

Cited by 27 publications

References 26 publications

Musculoskeletal pain and work-related risk factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study

Musculoskeletal pain and work-related risk factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study

Opioid‐related overdose deaths by industry and occupation—Massachusetts, 2011‐2015

Musculoskeletal pain and associated factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study.

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