A method for non-experts in assessing exposure to risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders--ERIN.
Ind Health
; 51(6): 622-6, 2013.
Article
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| ID: mdl-24077444
ABSTRACT
A practical method for non-experts in assessing exposure to risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) is presented. Evaluación del Riesgo Individual (Individual Risk Assessment) (ERIN) is based on available ergonomic tools, epidemiological evidence and the joint IEA-WHO project for developing WMSDs risk management in developing countries. ERIN focuses primarily on the interaction of some physical workplace factors but also includes the workers' assessment. A scoring system has been proposed to indicate the level of intervention required to reduce the risk of injury. A worksheet has also been designed for increasing the usability of the method. Preliminary tests show that it is easy and quick to use, but further work is needed to establish its reliability and validity. The use of ERIN can contribute to the prevention of WMSDs in Cuba and other developing countries.
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Exposição Ocupacional
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Doenças Musculoesqueléticas
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Países em Desenvolvimento
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Ergonomia
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Doenças Profissionais
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe
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Cuba
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ind Health
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Cuba