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vagharimoghaddam M, tabatabaei Ghomsheh F, osqueizadeh R, ahmadinezhad P, khammar A, poursadeghiyan M. Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Employees and Ergonomic Design of the Workstation of the Tile Factory Separation Unit. johe 2025; 12 (1) :73-86
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Mostafa Vagharimoghaddam1 
, Farhad Tabatabaei Ghomsheh1 , Reza Osqueizadeh1 , Parvin Ahmadinezhad , Alireza Khammar2 , Mohsen Poursadeghiyan *3
, Farhad Tabatabaei Ghomsheh1 , Reza Osqueizadeh1 , Parvin Ahmadinezhad , Alireza Khammar2 , Mohsen Poursadeghiyan *3
1- Department of Ergonomics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
3- Department of Ergonomics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran & Social Determinants of Health Research Center, School of Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran ,poursadeghiyan@gmail.com
2- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
3- Department of Ergonomics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran & Social Determinants of Health Research Center, School of Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran ,
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Background and Objective: One of the workplace hazards is poor ergonomics, which can lead to musculoskeletal disorders. The present research aims to study musculoskeletal disorders and the ergonomic design of the separation unit workstation in a tile factory.
Materials and Methods: This study used a descriptive-analytical approach. In this study, various activities that collectively constitute the job were first identified using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. Using the body map questionnaire and the stress index, the pain pattern and workload focused on the employees’ hands were determined. In addition, using the RULA method, posture was assessed for the workers, and their RULA scores were determined. Finally, based on the results, ergonomic suggestions were developed and presented.
Results: The study showed that most people experienced pain in the lower and upper back, which significantly affected their work capacity. The final score for the RULA posture assessment was 7, indicating a serious need for corrective measures. The highest SI was in the left hand with an average of 3.67 ± 0.73.
Conclusion: Musculoskeletal disorders are aggravated by factors such as inappropriate workstations. Using the body map questionnaire, stress index, pain pattern, and RULA assessment method, the situation can be examined and suggested solutions provided.
Materials and Methods: This study used a descriptive-analytical approach. In this study, various activities that collectively constitute the job were first identified using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. Using the body map questionnaire and the stress index, the pain pattern and workload focused on the employees’ hands were determined. In addition, using the RULA method, posture was assessed for the workers, and their RULA scores were determined. Finally, based on the results, ergonomic suggestions were developed and presented.
Results: The study showed that most people experienced pain in the lower and upper back, which significantly affected their work capacity. The final score for the RULA posture assessment was 7, indicating a serious need for corrective measures. The highest SI was in the left hand with an average of 3.67 ± 0.73.
Conclusion: Musculoskeletal disorders are aggravated by factors such as inappropriate workstations. Using the body map questionnaire, stress index, pain pattern, and RULA assessment method, the situation can be examined and suggested solutions provided.
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Subject:
Ergonomics
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