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1. Physical work environment in an activity-based flex office: a longitudinal case study.

Author

Wahlström V, Öhrn M, Harder M, Eskilsson T, Fjellman-Wiklund A, and Pettersson-Strömbäck A

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Humans, Male, Longitudinal Studies, Female, Adult, Middle Aged, Occupational Health, Surveys and Questionnaires, Posture, Occupational Diseases, Interior Design and Furnishings, Working Conditions, Ergonomics, Workplace
Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate and explore Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management, office ergonomics, and musculoskeletal symptoms in a group of office workers relocating from cell offices to activity-based flex offices (AFOs)., Methods: The analysis was based on qualitative interview data with 77 employees and longitudinal questionnaire data from 152 employees., Results: Results indicate that there was a need to clarify roles and processes related to the management of OHS. Self-rated sit comfort, working posture, and availability of daylight deteriorated and symptoms in neck and shoulders increased after the relocation and seemed to be influenced by many factors, such as difficulties adjusting the workstations, the availability of suitable workplaces, and age, sex, and individual needs., Conclusion: Research on the long-term effects of physical work environments and management of (OHS) issues after implementing activity-based flex offices is sparse. This study demonstrates the importance of planning and organising OHS issue management when implementing an AFO, and to carefully implement office ergonomics among office workers., (© 2024. The Author(s).)

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2024
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3. Occupational cold exposure is associated with upper extremity pain

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Stjernbrandt, Albin, Pettersson, Hans, Wahlström, Viktoria, Wahlström, Jens, and Lewis, Charlotte A.

Subjects
Sweden, Arbetsmedicin och miljömedicin, ergonomics, occupational health, cold exposure, upper extremity, occupational exposure, Occupational Health and Environmental Health, General Medicine, lifting, musculoskeletal pain
Abstract

BackgroundOccupational cold exposure is common in Sweden but potential impacts on musculoskeletal disorders have not been thoroughly investigated. The primary aim of this study was to determine the associations between occupational contact and ambient cooling in relation to pain in the upper extremity.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, a digital survey was conducted on a population-based sample of women and men between 24 and 76 years of age, living in northern Sweden. Occupational cold exposure, heavy manual handling, work with vibrating tools as well as the presence of upper extremity pain at different sites were subjectively reported. Associations between exposure and outcome were evaluated using multiple binary logistic regression.ResultsThe final study sample included 2,089 (54.4%) women and 1,754 men, with a mean age of 56 years. Hand pain was reported by 196 (5.2%), lower arm pain by 144 (3.8%), and upper arm pain by 451 (11.9%). Severe ambient cooling for more than half of the working time was statistically significantly associated with hand pain (OR: 2.30; 95% CI: 1.23–4.29) and upper arm pain (OR: 1.57; 95% CI: 1.00–2.47) but not lower arm pain (OR: 1.87; 95% CI: 0.96–3.65) after adjusting for gender, age, body mass index, current daily smoking, heavy manual handling, and work with vibrating tools.ConclusionsOccupational cold exposure was statistically significantly associated with hand pain and upper arm pain. Therefore, occupational cold exposure should be recognized as a potential risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders in the upper extremity.

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2023
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