Survey of Musculoskeletal disorders among bank staff in Yazd

Abstract

Abstract Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among bank workers are receiving growing attention. Aim of present study was survey of musculoskeletal disorders among Bank staff of Yazd city. Methods: This study was carried out, involving work observation and interviews. Self-answered questionnaires performed by 102 bank staff operators, the statistical analyzed were software SPSS 15. Results: men represented 87.25% of the bank staff, 92.2% of them were in the age bracket of 20 to 40 yr. daily working time was 6-h with 2-h break time. Among bank staff operators the prevalence of back symptoms was 18.6% and of wrist/hand was 0.9%. Risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders were inadequate height of table and making fewer rest breaks. Conclusion: Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders among bank staff operators requires an integrated approach including improved workstation design, thermal comfort environment, well-scheduled work-rest regime and realistic production goals.

Keywords

• bank staff
• musculoskeletal disorders
• yazd city