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Development of a Decision Support System for Analysis and Solutions of Prolonged Standing in the Workplace

Halim I, Arep H, Kamat SR, Abdullah R, Omar AR, Ismail AR

BACKGROUND: Prolonged standing has been hypothesized as a vital contributor to discomfort and muscle fatigue in the workplace. The objective of this study was to develop a decision support system...
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A first step toward understanding patient safety

Kim KO

Patient safety has become an important policy agenda in healthcare systems since publication of the 1999 report entitled "To Err Is Human." The paradigm has changed from blaming the individual...
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The Current Working Conditions in Ugandan Apparel Assembly Plants

Tebyetekerwa M, Akankwasa , Marriam I

BACKGROUND: The present rapid shift of industrialization from developed to developing countries requires developing countries to understand issues related to work organization, management, and working conditions. There are many factors...
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Discomfort Analysis in Computerized Numeric Control Machine Operations

Muthukumar K, Sankaranarayanasamy K, Ganguli AK

  • KMID: 2317058
  • Saf Health Work.
  • 2012 Jun;3(2):146-153.
OBJECTIVES: The introduction of computerized numeric control (CNC) technology in manufacturing industries has revolutionized the production process, but there are some health and safety problems associated with these machines. The...
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An Efficient Taguchi Approach for the Performance Optimization of Health, Safety, Environment and Ergonomics in Generation Companies

Azadeh A, Sheikhalishahi M

BACKGROUND: A unique framework for performance optimization of generation companies (GENCOs) based on health, safety, environment, and ergonomics (HSEE) indicators is presented. METHODS: To rank this sector of industry, the combination...
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Design and Development of an Ergonomic Trolley-Lifter for Sheet Metal Handling Task: A Preliminary Study

Radin Umar RZ, Ahmad N, Halim I, Lee PY, Hamid M

BACKGROUND: There have been some concerns related to manual handling of large items in industry. Manual handling operations of large sheet metal may expose workers to risks related to efficiency...
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Safety Management Practices in Small and Medium Enterprises in India

Unnikrishnan S, Iqbal R, Singh A, Nimkar IM

BACKGROUND: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often the main pillar of an economy. Minor accidents, ergonomics problems, old and outdated machinery, and lack of awareness have created a need...
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Fatigue in People with Cancer: Concept Analysis

Lee EH

  • KMID: 2297318
  • J Korean Acad Nurs.
  • 1999 Aug;29(4):755-765.
Most people experience fatigue at some point in their lives, and they say the word 'fatigue' in their ordinary conversational speech. The ordinary word is used as a military or...
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Current Status of Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery in Urologic Surgery

Oh TH

Since the introduction of laparoscopic surgery, the promise of lower postoperative morbidity and improved cosmesis has been achieved. Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) potentially takes this further. Following the first human...
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The Prevalence and Ergonomic Analysis of Cumulative Trauma Disorders in the Bank Worker and Post Officer

Jang KU, Kang TD, Park JT, Kim DS, Park DH

  • KMID: 2323402
  • J Korean Acad Rehabil Med.
  • 2000 Apr;24(2):301-310.
OBJECTIVE: To survey the prevalence of Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) and to analyze the ergonomic factors among the bank workers and post officers. METHOD: Seventy seven subjects were collected from bank...
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A Case of Work-Related Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Due To Repetitive Motions

Kim JW, Park I, Lee Y, Kim YC, Kim P, Kang D, Lee CU

  • KMID: 2028110
  • Korean J Occup Environ Med.
  • 2000 Jun;12(2):310-318.
OBJECTIVES: To report cubital tunnel syndrome due to repetitive motions. METHODS: A worker complaining muscle weakness and atrophy of the right hand intrinsic muscles admitted to a hospital. We evaluated...
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The Prevalence and Ergonomic Analysis of Cumulative Trauma Disorders in the Paper Reviewing Workers

Jang KU, Park SW, Jeong KI, Park JT, Kim DS, Park DH, Park DS

  • KMID: 2136714
  • J Korean Acad Rehabil Med.
  • 2001 Apr;25(2):321-329.
OBJECTIVE: To survey the prevalence of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) and to analyze the ergonomic factors in the paper reviewing workers. METHOD: Five hundreds and twenty subjects of paper reviewers were...
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Key Strike Forces and Their Relation to High Level of Musculoskeletal Symptoms

Levanon Y, Gefen A, Lerman Y, Portnoy S, Ratzon NZ

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the relation between key strike forces and musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS). Moreover, this study presents a key strike force measurement method to be used in...
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A Study on Risk Prediction and Prevention Guidelines for CTDs

Park DH, Yoon IK

  • KMID: 2027941
  • Korean J Occup Environ Med.
  • 1996 Sep;8(2):282-300.
CTDs have been a growing problems for US and European industries with higher incidence rate every year. In our country, we have just Started to recognize and to work on...
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Current Status of Robotic Bariatric Surgery

Park YS, Min SH, Park KB, Lee Y, Ahn SH, Park DJ, Kim HH

While conventional laparoscopy is the gold standard for bariatric procedures, robot platforms can provide better ergonomics for the surgeon, better visualization of the anatomy, easier dissection through articulated devices, which...
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The user-friendly, ergonomic design aspect of recent intraoral scanners: a literature review

Park HN, Kim WH, Lim YJ, Lee WJ, Han JS, Lee SP

Recently, traditional impression has been rapidly replaced by digital impression using intraoral scanning. There are more than 7 types of intraoral scanners available in the dental market. It is difficult...
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Promoting a Shared Representation of Workers' Activities to Improve Integrated Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Roquelaure Y

Effective and sustainable prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WR-MSDs) remains a challenge for preventers and policy makers. Coordination of stakeholders involved in the prevention of WR-MSDs is a key factor...
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Job Hazard Analyses for Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Factors in Pressing Operations of Dry-cleaning Establishments

Park JK

Job hazard analyses were conducted to assess exposure to musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factors in seven workers of three dry-cleaning establishments. In accordance with the Washington State Ergonomics Rule, the...
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Current Status and Future Prospect of Robotic Surgery in Korea

Sung NS, Kim SH

Since the first clinical application of "the da Vinci system" in 2005 in Korea, robotic surgery, an emerging technology in minimally invasive surgery (MIS), has been rapidly adopted in a...
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Comparison of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms between male cameramen and male office workers

Jeong HS, Suh BS, Kim SG, Kim WS, Lee WC, Son KH, Nam MW

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have classified cameramen’s job as physiologically heavy work and identified the risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) in cameramen. However, those studies limited their research subjects...
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