PRODUCTION RISK FACTORS AND SPINE INJURIES IN GARMENT WORKERS

Abstract

Garment workers are exposed to various factors in the work environment, classified as physical and ergonomic. Occupational injuries of the spine develop as a result of the action of harmful production factors, the most important of which are overstrain, vibrations and an unfavorable production microclimate. The aim of the study is to improve the health and prevention of spine injuries among garment workers. The subject of the study is 75 cases of spine injuries in garment workers. The persons were hospitalized in University Hospital - Pleven during the period 2019-2023. Clinical, laboratory, functional, imaging and statistical research methods were used. Treatment with medication and physical factors was carried out. In 93% of the patients, an improvement in clinical syndromes and the performance of activities of daily living was found. 7% of the examined persons required surgical treatment. Conclusions: Spinal injuries are a current health problem among garment workers. Combined medication and physical therapy is an effective and practically applicable therapeutic approach for the investigated disabilities.

Keywords

• occupational diseases
• spine
• garment industry