| Document ID (ISN) | 108140 |
| CIS number |
08-726 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics |
| Year |
2008 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Kumar R., Kumar S. |
| Title |
Musculoskeletal risk factors in cleaning occupation - A literature review |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 2008, Vol.38, No.2, p.158-170. Illus. Approx. 100 ref. |
| Abstract |
The objective of this literature survey on risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among cleaners was to identify recommended practices, problems, and unresolved issues. The most frequently-cited factors were found to be the high physical and psychosocial workloads. Recommended ergonomic interventions are summarized in a model to present a systematic overview, useful for research and practical applications. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
musculoskeletal diseases; risk factors; cleaning |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; older workers; physical workload; premises; work posture; psychology and sociology; ergonomics; work capacity |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Cleaning work
Older workers
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
|
