PubMed · 10162745
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T Droste. 1996. Team work. Blueprint builds effective ergonomic program.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10162745/
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BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders may not have been studied as much as greater risks in the dangerous environment of commercial fishing. Primary prevention of risk for these kinds of injuries and illnesses begins by a detailed understanding of what risks are likely to be common in the different fisheries, and how those risks might be reduced. METHODS: Ergonomic job analyses were conducted on three different types of fishing vessels in Massachusetts: gillnetting, otter trawling, and lobstering. Direct observation was used to link posture to task. Noise measurements, tool analysis, and cycle time measurements were also included. RESULTS: Production speed, materials handling, and vessel movement contributed to musculoskeletal stress by affecting observable postural deviation, repetition, and forceful exertions. CONCLUSIONS: Interventions to reduce ergonomic risk factors might be possible through utilization of below deck space in certain boats, through better technology, or through simple tool adjustments.
Shoulder problems are well-documented as an occupational illness. The incidence of occupational shoulder problems is increasing. A postal questionnaire survey was conducted to see if otolaryngologists are more susceptible to shoulder impingement syndrome because of their occupation. Endocrinologists were used as the control group. Among 556 questionnaires sent to otolaryngologists, 367 (64.6%) responses were returned compared with 210 questionnaires sent to endocrinologists, of which 138 (65.7%) responses were returned. A total of 88 (24.0%) of the otolaryngologists had suffered from impingement syndrome compared with 15 (10.9%) of the endocrinologists, which was significantly different. Of those with impingement syndrome, more endocrinologists gave a history of injury or overuse compared with otolaryngologists. There must be another factor, leading to increased incidence of impingement syndrome, which may be because of the continuous flexion, and abduction of their shoulders during examination and operating on patients.