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Subjective Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Winter and Summer among Indoor Working Construction Electricians.

Authors :
Inaba, Ryoichi
Mirbod, Seyed Mohammad
Source :
Industrial Health; 2010, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p29-37, 9p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article focuses on a study about effects of cold exposure on the musculoskeletal system of male electricians working during the summer and winter seasons. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect several information of the workers and their supervisors. The results reported that effects of cold on the musculoskeletal symptoms like prevalence rates of stiffness, numbness, pain and Raynaud's phenomenon were higher in workers than in the supervisors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00198366
Volume :
48
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Industrial Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
77412100
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2486/indhealth.48.29