Centro de Documentacion de Fundación MAPFRE - Identification of high-risk groups among maintenance workers in a steel company with respect to musculoskeletal symptoms and workload

Notes: Sumario: To determine priorities for ergonomic improvements in five maintenance departments of a steel company, a study was carried out to identify groups with a high prevalence of musculoskeletal problems or a high exposure to unfavourable musculoskeletal workload. All workers were asked to complete a standarized questionnaire on musculoskeletal symptoms and muculoskeletal workload. It is concluded that a questionnaire survey can constitute a valuable contribution to the selection of high-risk task groups that need ergonomic interventionRelated records: En: Ergonomics. - London and Washington. - Vol. 39, nº 2, February 1996 ; p. 232-242Materia / lugar / evento: Ergonomía Trabajo físico Lesiones musculares Evaluación de riesgos Cuestionarios Industria metalúrgica Otros autores: Hildebrandt, Vincent H.
Secondary titles: Título: Ergonomics
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