Abstract

MUNOZ POBLETE, Claudio; VANEGAS LOPEZ, Jairo  and  MARCHETTI PARETO, Nella. Ergonomic risk factors and their relationship to spinal musculoskeletal pain: based on the first national survey of conditions of employment equity, labour, health and quality of life of the workers in Chile (ENETS) 2009-2010. Med. segur. trab. [online]. 2012, vol.58, n.228, pp.194-204. ISSN 1989-7790.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S0465-546X2012000300004.

Spinal pain is a major health problem in the working population, attributed to individual factors and conditions factors. This study sought to determine the influence of exposure to ergonomic risk factors during working hours on the presence of musculoskeletal pain in the spine. The data in this study originated from the results obtained ENETS aimed at Chilean workforce. We concluded that ergonomic risk factors that best explain the risk of spinal pain were "repetitive motion" (OR 1.34, CI: 1.08-1.65) followed by "body vibration" (OR: 1.28, CI: 1.04-1.58). Regarding the outcome of the study, you should review the policies in relation to occupational health and safety and current legislation related to musculoskeletal problems. These should focus on the accommodation ergonomic workstation in order to reduce the impact caused by repeated exposure to factors such as load handling, awkward postures and repetitive body movements and the cumulative effect from previous work.

Keywords : Risk factors ergonomic; spinal pain; musculoskeletal symptoms; workers.

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