Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea (대한인간공학회지)

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Gender Differences in Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Agricultural Workers

  • Kim, Yu-Chang (Department of Industrial Management Engineering, Dong-eui University) ;
  • Shin, Yong-Seok (Department of Industrial Management Engineering, Dong-eui University)
  • Received : 2010.12.27
  • Accepted : 2011.07.28
  • Published : 2011.08.31
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Abstract

Objective: The aim of this paper is to survey the gender differences Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among agriculture workers. Background: The number of occupational injuries has been decreasing trend in Korea, but it has been increasing in agriculture. The ratio of women worker shows steady increasing trend among the agricultural worker in Korea. Method: This study investigated through the questionnaire to 358 agricultural workers who are working for agriculture located in Gyeongnam, Gyeongbuk and Jeju. Results: The task types occurring frequently and the weight of a heavy object handled according to the sex were showed statistically significant difference. The estimation of WMSDs patients by sex appeared statistically very significant difference. Conclusion: The prevalence rate of WMSDs in female was about 21 percent higher than the prevalence rate of WMSDs in male. Application: The result of this study will help improvement of work environment and prevention of WMSDs in agricultural work.

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