Human reliability modeling in occupational environments toward a safe and productive operator 4.0

SK Kheiri, Z Vahedi, H Sun, FM Megahed… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Many occupational environments require labor intensive activities, which could result in
fatigue and injuries and cause decreased work performance. Recently, the breakthroughs of …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of biofeedback and strength training interventions on neck-shoulder sensory-motor responses among visual display unit users. A narrative review

P Madeleine, GPY Szeto, AM Heredia-Rizo - Journal of Electromyography …, 2024 - Elsevier
Workplace biofeedback and strength training interventions have been conducted to treat
neck-shoulder pain among visual display unit users. Biofeedback has been given using …

Yoga for musculoskeletal pain, discomfort, perceived stress, and quality of sleep in industry workers: a randomized controlled trial

B Pravalika, U Yamuna, AA Saoji - International archives of occupational …, 2023 - Springer
Background and objectives Work-related musculoskeletal pain and discomfort are due to
repetitive, unnatural, continuous movements and postures. Yoga therapy is beneficial for …

Alterations in cervical nerve root function during different sitting positions in adults with and without forward head posture: a cross-sectional study

M Kamel, IM Moustafa, M Kim, PA Oakley… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The current study aimed to determine whether participants with and without forward head
posture (FHP) would respond differently in cervical nerve root function to various sitting …

Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among emerging manufacturing workers in Beijing, China

X Ding, Z Guan, N Liu, M Bi, F Ji, H Wang… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Objective The workers in emerging manufacturing are at decreased risk of traditional
occupational diseases, while probably at increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal …

Relationships between job stress, post-traumatic stress and musculoskeletal symptoms in firefighters and the role of job burnout and depression mediators: a …

AH Khoshakhlagh, SA Sulaie, S Yazdanirad, RM Orr… - BMC public health, 2024 - Springer
Introduction Job stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and negative psychological
outcomes in firefighters can be caused, or aggravated, by their work. These mental disorders …

A specific BPS model for WMSDs: Revealing the influence degree and interaction of factors based on meta-analytic evaluation

J He, Y Wang, B Li, R Tong - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2024 - Elsevier
The occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) is influenced by various
factors and significantly impacts workers' mobility and flexibility. However, the degrees of …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring Musculoskeletal Complaints in a Needle Manufacturing Industry: A Cross-Sectional Study

PC Anacleto Filho, AC Braga, P Carneiro - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) encompass a variety of conditions affecting muscles,
joints, and nerves. In Portugal, MSDs are the most prevalent occupational health problem in …

Predictive factors of ergonomic behaviors based on social cognitive theory among women workers on assembly lines: application of Bayesian networks

ZS Hosseini, SS Tavafian, O Ahmadi… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2023 - Springer
Background This study focuses on identifying the key factors associated with ergonomic
behaviors (ERBE) among women workers on assembly lines (WwAL) to prevent …

Posture Risk Assessment and Workload Estimation for Material Handling by Computer Vision

Z Wang, W Wang, J Chen, X Zhang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Workers in material handling tasks often suffer from work‐related musculoskeletal disorders
(WMSDs) caused by inaccurate work postures or the lifting of excessively heavy loads …