An Analysis of Characteristics of Musculoskeletal disorders in Korea
This study was aimed at analyzing the characteristics of Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) based on the industrial accident statistics which were drawn from the Ministry of Labor. In this study all MSDs cases in 2007, 7,723 cases, were investigated. First of all, for the analysis of a wide view point concerning the characteristics of MSDs, we have analyzed the characteristics of the user population (i.e. age, gender, experience, etc.). Secondly, work-related risk factors such as repetitive motions and awkward postures were investigated. Forceful exertions were analyzed in terms of disease code, part of body affected, industry type, etc. Next, characteristics of MMH (manual material handling) were analyzed according to weight, types of handling, agency of cause, etc. Finally, we have compared and analyzed the features between the period of hospitalization and other variables. In addition to that we also conducted statistical analysis. These results showed that there were significant characteristics of MSDs that could be used as basic data for the MSDs prevention policy.
Hyun-ho Kim Hyun-jin Park Jeung-ho Kim Chan-young Yoo Yeong-mee Kim Soo-wook Park Jung-sun Park
Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency
国际会议
17th World Congress on Ergonomics(第十七届国际人类工效学大会)
北京
英文
1-6
2009-08-09（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）