1Mechanical Section, Universiti Kuala Lumpur-Malaysian Spanish Institute, Kulim Hi-Tech Park, 09000 Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia
2Manufacturing Section, Universiti Kuala Lumpur-Malaysian Spanish Institute, Kulim Hi-Tech Park, 09000 Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia
*khairulakmal@msi.unikl.edu.my
***ahmadrazlee@msi.unikl.edu.my
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Online published on 8 November, 2017.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can affect the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Most work-related MSDs develop over time and are caused either by the work itself or by the employees ’working environment. The paper presents a case study on the analysis of the Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD's) occur when-there is a mismatch between the requirements of the job and the physical capacity of the human body. Risk factors linked-with WMSD's include repetitive motion, heavy lifting, forceful exertion, awkward posture, and rapid hand and wrist-motion. In a review of loss-based data (1993), ergonomicrelated injuries are the single greatest source of lost-time in the workplace today. Currently, these injuries account for between 33% and 40% of total worker compensation spending. This statistics compiled by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD's), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
