2015•Journal of the Ergonomics Society of KoreaRequires access
Prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Auto-mission Assembly Plant Workers
Seung Nam Min, Murali Subramaniyam, Dong Joon Kim, Se Jin Park, Heeran Lee, Ho Sang Lee, Jung Yong Kim
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Abstract
Objective: This study was performed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in auto workers of a mission assembly plants.BR Background: Most studies of musculoskeletal disorders have used car assembly line workers as their participants. However, little research has been done on musculoskeletal disorders afflictions of mission assembly line workers.BR Method: Through a focus group interview with an ergonomist and a manager at a mission assembly plant site, a questionnaire was developed for musculoskeletal disorders. The questionnaire consisted of five parts, demographic factors, musculoskeletal disorder symptoms, and musculoskeletal disorder experiences; 137 workers participated in this survey. The surveys were analyzed by correlation and Chi-squared analysis.BR Results: Musculoskeletal disorder symptoms and serious pain were reported in the neck, shoulder, back, and fingers. These problems were statistically related to various demographic factors, such as age, stature, stretching, and work satisfaction.BR Conclusion: Treatment of musculoskeletal disorders should consider the workers