| Document ID (ISN) | 72375 |
| CIS number |
99-323 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0018-7208 - Human Factors |
| Year |
1998 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Nelson N.A., Silverstein B.A. |
| Title |
Workplace changes associated with a reduction in musculoskeletal symptoms in office workers |
| Bibliographic information |
June 1998, Vol.40, No.2, p.337-350. 25 ref. |
| Abstract |
In a questionnaire survey of 577 office workers before and after they were moved from nine buildings to a single new facility, a reduction in hand/arm symptoms was associated with improved satisfaction with the physical workstation. A reduction in neck/shoulder/back symptoms was associated with improved chair comfort, fewer housekeeping responsibilities, female gender and low pay range. Results may be used to develop workplace changes that result in reductions of musculoskeletal disorders. Topics: back disorders; comfort criteria; design of equipment; hand; musculoskeletal diseases; neck disorders; office chairs; office equipment; office work; questionnaire survey; risk factors; shoulder; social aspects; symptoms; workplace design. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
workplace design; design of equipment; office work; musculoskeletal diseases |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
office chairs; symptoms; office equipment; hand; neck disorders; comfort criteria; shoulder; questionnaire survey; risk factors; social aspects; back disorders |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Ergonomics
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
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