英文摘要 |
Lower back pain is a very common occupational safety and health problem. The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health had conducted research concerning musculoskeletal problems for employees of semiconductor manufacturers, meat processing companies, and construction industries in the past. In this research, investigation of the job and musculoskeletal problems for photograph reporters are performed. Questionnaire survey, personnel interview, and biomechanical analysis were conducted. Results of questionnaire survey indicated that 92.9% of the photograph reporters reported that they experienced musculoskeletal symptoms in the past 12 months. Shoulder, low or back, and upper back were the three most common body regions with reported symptoms. The percentages were 67.9%, 66.7%, 63.5%; respectively. The postures when shooting were classified into three categories such as standing, sitting, and kneeling and ten postures. The percentage of time spent on shooting was relatively short as compared with other activities. No evidence of high compressive force on lower back was found in biomechanical analysis except in standing, carrying camera by one side posture. The compressive force on L5/S1 exceeds 3400N, which implies a risk of lower back injury. |