Factors affecting the musculoskeletal disorders of workers in the frozen food manufacturing factories in Thailand

The purpose of this research was to study factors affecting musculoskeletal disorders. The sample population of the study was 528 factory workers from the frozen food industry, as well as a controlled group of 255 office workers. The samples were collected during interviews using the Nordic question...

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Published in:International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics 2016-01, Vol.22 (1), p.49-56
Main Authors: Thetkathuek, Anamai, Meepradit, Parvena, Jaidee, Wanlop
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents, Occupational
Adolescent
Adult
Alcohol Drinking - epidemiology
Cold Temperature
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Food-Processing Industry
frozen food manufacturing
Frozen Foods
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Musculoskeletal Diseases - epidemiology
musculoskeletal disorder
Occupational Diseases - epidemiology
Occupational Health
Protective Clothing
Risk Factors
Thailand
Thailand - epidemiology
Upper Extremity
workers
Young Adult
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Summary:The purpose of this research was to study factors affecting musculoskeletal disorders. The sample population of the study was 528 factory workers from the frozen food industry, as well as a controlled group of 255 office workers. The samples were collected during interviews using the Nordic questionnaire to assess musculoskeletal disorders, and to assess the risk by the rapid upper limb assessment and rapid entire body assessment techniques. The findings of the study were that most symptoms were found in the dissecting department, higher than in the controlled group. The details of the symptoms were, accordingly: elbow pain (adjusted odds ratio, 35.1; 95% CI [17.4, 70.9]). Regarding the risk of alcohol drinking, workers were exposed to more risks when alcohol was consumed. It is suggested that workers' health should be monitored regularly. People who work in a cold environment should be encouraged to wear body protection and to avoid drinking.
ISSN:1080-3548
2376-9130
DOI:10.1080/10803548.2015.1117353