Prevalence of work‐related musculoskeletal symptoms among US large‐herd dairy parlor workers

Douphrate, David I.; Gimeno, David; Nonnenmann, Matthew W.; Hagevoort, G. Robert; Rosas‐Goulart, Cecilia; Rosecrance, John

doi:10.1002/ajim.22286

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“…As shown in our findings and in other studies, UE symptoms are common, affecting up to half of workers at any point in time 3, 43–45 . Yet work ability or productivity has more often been studied in relation to chronic and less common conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, whereas MSD studies have focused on lost time 15 .…”

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“…The high prevalence of disease in our population using self-reported symptoms as the outcome (up to 46%) likely captured a much wider range of disease severity from mild symptoms to severe disease than using a more restrictive epidemiological case definition 38 . The prevalence of symptoms in this population is consistent with previous studies 3, 34, 44, 45 but is not a reflection of the proportion of workers who are likely to seek treatment, or whose symptoms will result in an accepted workers’ compensation claim. The aim of this study was not to describe prevalence or incidence rates by diagnosis or case definition, but rather to show the transiency of symptoms at the person level.…”

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Natural History of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Resulting Work Limitations Over 3 Years in a Newly Hired Working Population

Gardner

Descatha

Evanoff

2014

Journal of Occupational &Amp; Environmental Medicine

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confidence: 89%

Natural History of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Resulting Work Limitations Over 3 Years in a Newly Hired Working Population

Gardner

Descatha

Evanoff

2014

Journal of Occupational &Amp; Environmental Medicine

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“…From the results, the authors recommended ergonomic innovations to design a better system for the milking room. Similar problems in design were reported by Douphrate et al [173,180] in the United States, in addition to related MSD with an increase in the size of the herd. The same occurred in the studies of Kolstrup and Jakob [179] in Germany and Sweden.…”

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confidence: 79%

Applications of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire: A Review

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Sustainability seeks to provide economically viable products in an environmentally friendly way while respecting worker rights. Physical wellbeing forms part of these rights. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) diminish productivity, cause absence from work, impose costs on the public health system and can cast doubt on the sustainability of a company or a product. The objective of the present work is to review the literature on the application of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) on a worldwide level. In this work, the use of the NMQ has been classified by categories of knowledge, countries and years. The search was made using "Web of Science-Core Collection". In total, 259 articles were chosen from scientific journals and conferences related, according to the title and or abstract, to the practical application of the questionnaire. In conclusion, the NMQ has been applied mainly in three sectors: "activities related to treating human health and social issues", "manufacturing industries", and "agriculture, livestock, fishing, and forestry". The NMQ is an indirect method commonly used individually or complemented with other methods for evaluating the MSD and possible associated psychosocial and labour risks. The use of NMQ can help in the evaluation of the sustainability of a company.

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“…Aspects of dairy work that pose a threat to worker health and safety include operating hazardous machinery, performing dangerous livestock handling tasks, exposure to hazardous substances (e.g., manure, dirty water, dust, various chemicals), environments prone to slips, trips, and falls, and tasks requiring high repetition, awkward postures, and inadequate rest (1, 4). The U.S. dairy industry relies on an immigrant, primarily Latino/a workforce to meet the demands of operating large-herd, industrialized farms (5, 6).…”

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A Guide to the Design of Occupational Safety and Health Training for Immigrant, Latino/a Dairy Workers

Menger

Rosecrance

Stallones

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Industrialized dairy production in the U.S. relies on an immigrant, primarily Latino/a, workforce to meet greater production demands. Given the high rates of injuries and illnesses on U.S. dairies, there is pressing need to develop culturally appropriate training to promote safe practices among immigrant, Latino/a dairy workers. To date, there have been few published research articles or guidelines specific to developing effective occupational safety and health (OSH) training for immigrant, Latino/a workers in the dairy industry. Literature relevant to safety training for immigrant workers in agriculture and other high-risk industries (e.g., construction) was examined to identify promising approaches. The aim of this paper is to provide a practical guide for researchers and practitioners involved in the design and implementation of effective OSH training programs for immigrant, Latino/a workers in the dairy industry. The search was restricted to peer-reviewed academic journals and guidelines published between 1980 and 2015 by universities or extension programs, written in English, and related to health and safety training among immigrant, Latino/a workers within agriculture and other high-risk industries. Relevant recommendations regarding effective training transfer were also included from literature in the field of industrial–organizational psychology. A total of 97 articles were identified, of which 65 met the inclusion criteria and made a unique and significant contribution. The review revealed a number of promising strategies for how to effectively tailor health and safety training for immigrant, Latino/a workers in the dairy industry grouped under five main themes: (1) understanding and involving workers; (2) training content and materials; (3) training methods; (4) maximizing worker engagement; and (5) program evaluation. The identification of best practices in the design and implementation of training programs for immigrant, Latino/a workers within agriculture and other high-risk industries can inform the development of more effective and sustainable health and safety training for immigrant, Latino/a dairy workers in the U.S. and other countries.

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Prevalence of work‐related musculoskeletal symptoms among US large‐herd dairy parlor workers

Abstract: Our findings draw attention to higher work-related MSS in the upper extremity among dairy parlor workers. As the trend toward larger herd sizes on US dairy farms continues, the need for further health and safety research will increase.

Cited by 28 publications

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Natural History of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Resulting Work Limitations Over 3 Years in a Newly Hired Working Population

Natural History of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Resulting Work Limitations Over 3 Years in a Newly Hired Working Population

Applications of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire: A Review

A Guide to the Design of Occupational Safety and Health Training for Immigrant, Latino/a Dairy Workers

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