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Musculoskeletal complaints among professional divers
Fride Flatmo1, Marit Grønning2,3, Ågot Irgens4
1Ålesund Hospital, Ålesund, Norway.
International Maritime Health
|June 26, 2019
Summary
Professional divers in construction or those experiencing decompression sickness face higher risks of musculoskeletal complaints. Specific physically demanding tasks and tool use also elevate this risk, impacting diver health.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Diving Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Professional divers report a high incidence of musculoskeletal complaints.
- Existing literature highlights the occupational hazards faced by divers.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for preventative strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors contributing to musculoskeletal complaints in professional divers.
- To analyze the relationship between work tasks, diving experiences, and physical ailments.
- To inform targeted interventions for diver safety and well-being.
Main Methods:
- A 2011 postal questionnaire survey of Norwegian inshore divers.
- Analysis of musculoskeletal complaints, strain injuries, and joint pain prevalence.
- Correlation of health outcomes with certification levels, job roles, and decompression sickness history.
Main Results:
- Divers in the quay/construction industry showed significantly higher risks.
- Experience of decompression sickness (DCS) was linked to increased musculoskeletal complaints.
- Physically demanding tasks (construction, welding, etc.) and tool use (vibrating/rotating) correlated with higher risk.
- Tingling/numbness after tool use and diving-related sick leave also increased risk.
Conclusions:
- Professional divers in construction face elevated musculoskeletal risks.
- Divers with a history of DCS are at higher risk for these complaints.
- Heavy physical demands and specific work tasks are significant risk factors for diver musculoskeletal health.
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