Work-related prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among Greek forest workers

Gallis, Christos

doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2006.05.007

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“…One limitation of this study is that whole-body discomfort was not evaluated even though it is well known that lower back pain is a major problem in many parts of the world (Denis et al, 2006;Gallis, 2006;Gangopadhyay, et al, 2006. Maines andReiser, 2006).…”

Section: Whole-body Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of surface characteristics on the plantar shape of feet and subjects’ perceived sensations

et al. 2009

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Orthotics and other types of shoe inserts are primarily designed to reduce injury and improve comfort. The interaction between the plantar surface of the foot and the load bearing surface contributes to foot and surface deformations and hence to perceived comfort, discomfort or pain. The plantar shapes of 16 participants' feet were captured when standing on three support surfaces that had different cushioning properties in the mid-foot region. Foot shape deformations were quantified using 3D laser scans. A questionnaire was used to evaluate the participant's perceptions of perceived shape and perceived feeling. The results showed that the structure in the mid-foot can change shape, independent of the rear-foot and forefoot regions. Participants were capable of identifying the shape changes with distinct preferences towards certain shapes. The cushioning properties of the mid-foot materials also have a direct influence on perceived feelings. This research has strong implications for the design and material selection of orthotics, insoles and footwear.

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Section: Whole-body Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of surface characteristics on the plantar shape of feet and subjects’ perceived sensations

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“…Regarding Ergonomics and forest labour health, it is highly recommended to carry ergonomic studies in mechanized harvesting as well as in semi-mechanized works and there are many suggested improvements in that area (Lefort et al, 2003;Synwoldt and Gellerstedt, 2002;Axelsson, 1998;Gallis, 2006;Shaffer and Milburn, 1999;Tobisch et al, 2005).…”

Section: Ways To Implement Labour Risk Prevention To Avoid Future Accmentioning

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Safety and health in forest harvesting operations. Diagnosis and preventive actions. A review.

Albizu-Urionabarrenetxea

Tolosana

Román-Jordán

2013

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Aim of study: to review the present state of the art in relation to the main labour risks and the most relevant results of recent studies evaluating the safety and health conditions of the forest harvesting work and better ways to reduce accidents.Area of study: It focuses mainly on developed Countries, where the general concern about work risks prevention, together with the complex idiosyncrasy of forest work in forest harvesting operations, has led to a growing interest from the forest scientific and technical community.Material and Methods: The main bibliographic and Internet references have been identified using common reference analysis tools. Their conclusions and recommendations have been comprehensively summarized.Main results: Collection of the principal references and their most important conclusions relating to the main accident risk factors, their causes and consequences, the means used towards their prevention, both instrumental as well as in the aspects of training and business management, besides the influence of the growing mechanization of logging operations on those risks.Research highlights: Accident risk is higher in forest harvesting than in most other work sectors, and the main risk factors such as experience, age, seasonality, training, protective equipment, mechanization degree, etc. have been identif ied and studied. The paper summarizes some relevant results, one of the principal being that the proper entrepreneurial risk management is a key factor leading to the success in minimizing labour risks.

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“…Gallis [161] analysed MSD in the forest sector in Greece, Ostensvik et al [162] in Norway, Phairah et al [181] in South Africa, and Grzywinski et al [182] in Poland. In all cases, the NMQ was used with similar procedures, and the conclusions were that vibrations, contorted postures, repetitive movements, formation and organization of the work are the major factors determining the appearance of MSD.…”

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confidence: 99%

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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Work-related prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among Greek forest workers

Cited by 74 publications

References 40 publications

Effects of surface characteristics on the plantar shape of feet and subjects’ perceived sensations

Effects of surface characteristics on the plantar shape of feet and subjects’ perceived sensations

Safety and health in forest harvesting operations. Diagnosis and preventive actions. A review.

Applications of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire: A Review

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