Characterization and prevention of repetitive-motion-induced musculoskeletal injuries in the electrical products sector

Abstract

Repetitive-motion-induced musculoskeletal injuries, especially those involving the upper limbs, have been identified as a major problem in the electrical product sector, a sector employing almost 25 000 workers. This project will attempt to identify concrete solutions which are appropriate for these industries and will further our understanding of the relationship between musculoskeletal injury and work requiring repetitive motion. Tools which occupational health and safety committees can use to analyze workstations will also be developed and validated.

Research will be carried out in two plants, one manufacturing household electrical goods, the other transformers. Initially, high-risk workstations will be identified on the basis of accident data and a simple questionnaire on worker pain and discomfort. Ergonomic analysis of tasks and high-risk workstations will then be carried out, in order to identify work conditions responsible for injuries, and possible solutions.

Produced Under this Project

Scientific Reports

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the electrical sector Research Summary: PR-144
Musculoskeletal disorders related to repetitive movements in the electrical industry Research Report: R-071
Musculoskeletal disorders related to repetitive movements in the electrical industry Research Summary: RR-071

Scientific Publications

Développement et évaluation d'une méthode d'analyse de postes destinée à la prévention des atteintes musculosquelettiques reliées au travail répétitif
St-Vincent M., Chicoine D.
Source :
in Congrès de la Société d'ergonomie de langue française (28e : 1993 : Genève, Suisse), 1993, p. 75-78
Analyse ergonomique d'un poste de piquage dans une usine de fabrication de produits électriques
Beaugrand S., St-Vincent M., Chicoine D.
Source :
in Proceedings of the 12th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, (12th : August, 1994 : Toronto, Canada), 1994, vol. 5, p. 181-183
Musculoskeletal symptoms in two plants in the electrical sector
St-Vincent M., Chicoine D.
Source :
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, vol. 1, no 1, 1995, p. 78-90
Prévention des atteintes musculo-squelettiques dans le secteur électrique: une approche d'ergonomie participative
St-Vincent M.
Source :
in Maillage... une solution à tes problèmes : Congrès de l'Association québécoise pour l'hygiène, la santé et la sécurité du travail / AQHSST, (20e : 1998 : Montréal, Canada), 1998, p. 279-285
Analyse ergonomique d'un poste de bobinage dans une usine de fabrication de produits électriques
Chicoine D., St-Vincent M., Beaugrand S.
Source :
in Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the Human Factors Association of Canada (28th : Mississauga, Canada), 1993
Analyse ergonomique d'un poste de bobinage dans une usine de fabrication de produits électriques
Chicoine D., St-Vincent M., Beaugrand S.
Source :
in Congrès de l’Association canadienne d’ergonomie (26e : août 1993 : Fredericton, Canada), 1993, p. 139-144
Musculoskeletal problems in the electrical sector
St-Vincent M., Chicoine D.
Source :
in International Scientific Conference on Prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders PREMUS: book of abstracts (May 12-14, 1992 : Sweden), Solna, Arbetsmiljöinstitutet, Hagberg, M.; Kilbom, A. (eds), 1992, p. 275-276

Additional Information

Type: Project

Number: 0090-0110

Status: Completed

Research Field: Unclassified

Team:

Marie St-Vincent (IRSST)
Denise Chicoine (IRSST)
Sylvie Beaugrand (IRSST)