The Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Analysis on Farmers

• Main Authors: Tsai,Hui-Chuan, 蔡惠娟
• Other Authors: Liu Bor Shong
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2012
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/63281308997937997821

碩士 === 聖約翰科技大學 === 工業工程與管理系碩士在職專班 === 100 === 　　The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of operating characteristics on musculoskeletal disorders of the famers. In addition, observation survey was conducted by video camera to examine the risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders for famers The main part of musculoskeletal disorders prevalence were in descending order: lower back/lumbar (94.1%), knee (84.3%), shoulder (62.7%), upper back (60.8%), neck and thighs/hips (45.1%) elbow (33.4), foot/ankle (25.5%), and palm (15.7%). The operating characteristics of the farmers cause musculoskeletal disorders prevalence. The main risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders are about work years of famers, daily work hour, work hours per week, daily rest time etc. Engage in stretching exercises recommended in the rest time, moderate to relieve muscle tension. The results of this study provide relevant information to assess the discussion of the operating characteristics of the farm workers with musculoskeletal disorders prevalence, and available for follow-up study reference.