Abdol Rahman, Mohd Nasrull and Mohamad, Siti Shafika (2016) A systematic review of ergonomic risk factors associated with computer work-related musculoskeletal disorders in office workstations. In: International Conference on ICT for Transformation 2016, 05-07 April 2016, Center for postgraduate UMS Sabah Malaysia.. (Unpublished)
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Abstract
This review aims to give an overview of ergonomic risk factors associated with computer work-related musculoskeletal disorders in office workstations. Data from 1990 until 2015 was revised using electronic databases.The overview based on computer work, office risk factors,musculoskeletal disorders, working posture, office components and office environment.Epidemiologic studies show that physical exposure has a moderate and strong association with Computer Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders.Sixteen items of risk factors with significant associations with body part exposure outcomes were identified.Ergonomic risks factors involved awkward postures , repetitive movement, excessive force and office environment.This study describes recommended posture angles as well as appropriate distance between office workers and office equipment.
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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Additional Information: | Organized by: Universiti Utara Malaysia |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | ergonomic risk factors; computer work; musculoskeletal disorders; office workstation |
Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science |
Divisions: | School of Computing |
Depositing User: | Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub |
Date Deposited: | 07 Feb 2018 01:38 |
Last Modified: | 07 Feb 2018 01:43 |
URI: | https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/23372 |
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