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Evaluation of musculoskeletal disorders risks in forestry
Vasiliki Dimou1, Molis Basilios1, Kyriaki Kitikidou1
1Department of Forestry and Management of the Environment and Natural Resources, Democritus University of Thrace, Orestiada, Greece.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|April 18, 2022
Summary
Forestry workers face high risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). High-risk postures and reported back/knee pain indicate a need for improved training and mechanization in timber harvesting.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Ergonomics
- Forestry Science
Background:
- Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a significant concern in forestry operations.
- Logging tasks contribute to the development of these work-related injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the prevalence and location of MSDs in timber harvesting.
- To assess work-related risk factors during logging operations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) to analyze working postures.
- Employed the standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) for self-reported MSD symptoms.
Main Results:
- Extremely high-risk levels identified across all work stages.
- RULA analysis showed 77.5% of left-side and 61.25% of right-side postures at very high risk.
- 34% of loggers reported back and knee problems via the NMQ.
Conclusions:
- Training on correct postures and manual techniques is crucial.
- Increased mechanization in harvesting operations can mitigate physiological work hardship.
- Addressing ergonomic risks is vital for logger well-being.
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