Comparing the Structured Multidisciplinary work Evaluation Tool (SMET) questionnaire with technical measurements of physical workload in certified nursing assistants in a medical ward setting.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103493
Abstract: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an important part of the workforce in hospitals and nursing homes, whose work includes heavy and repetitive work tasks including patient manual handling. The Structured Multidisciplinary work Evaluation Tool… read more here.
Keywords: work; smet questionnaire; evaluation; certified nursing ... See more keywords
Physical workload and musculoskeletal disorders in back, shoulders and neck among welders
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DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2018.1442401
Abstract: This study aimed to determine the effect of the physical workload on the back, neck and shoulders of welders. The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was assessed using the Nordic questionnaire among 15 welders. The physical… read more here.
Keywords: among welders; workload; neck; back shoulders ... See more keywords
1399 Does physical workload moderate the influence of obesity on work ability among construction workers?
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.122
Abstract: Introduction There is few research on the causal pathways in the link between obesity and work ability. Furthermore, there are indications that the effects of obesity on work ability differ for workers with different levels… read more here.
Keywords: work ability; work; obesity; physical workload ... See more keywords
1631e Update on german risk assessment tools for upper limb msds
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.741
Abstract: In Germany, several tools for the risk assessment of physical workload are available for different applications. Besides different screening methods, there are technical systems that can be used in the field and/or laboratory. The focus… read more here.
Keywords: assessment; risk assessment; upper limb; physical workload ... See more keywords
The association between Janitor physical workload, mental workload, and stress: The SWEEP study.
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DOI: 10.3233/wor-203135
Abstract: BACKGROUND Approximately 2.38 million janitors are employed in the U.S. While high physical workload may explain a lost-work days rate 2.7 times greater than other occupations, little is known about the association between janitors' physical… read more here.
Keywords: physical workload; workload stress; workload mental; workload ... See more keywords
Planned Physical Workload in Young Tennis Players Induces Changes in Iron Indicator Levels but Does Not Cause Overreaching
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063486
Abstract: The current study aimed to examine the impact of the training load of two different training camps on the immunological response in tennis players, including their iron metabolism. Highly ranked Polish tennis players, between the… read more here.
Keywords: training camps; physical workload; tennis; tennis players ... See more keywords