Musculoskeletal disorders among workers in plastic manufacturing plants Distúrbios músculo-esqueléticos em trabalhadores da indústria de plásticos

BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies have indicated an association between musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and physical work demands. Psychosocial work demands have also been identified as possible risk factors, but findings have been inconsistent. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate factors associated with upp...

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Main Authors: Rita de Cássia Pereira Fernandes, Ada Ávila Assunção, Annibal Muniz Silvany Neto, Fernando Martins Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva 2010-03-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia
Subjects:
LER
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1415-790X2010000100002