Prevalence of musculoskeletal pains and effect of work-related factors among employees on offshore oil and gas installations in Iran.
BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal pain is usually caused by poor physical conditions, repetitive motion, and adverse environmental and psychological situations. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and their work-related factors among employees on offsho...
| Published in: | Work Vol. 61; no. 3; pp. 347 - 356 |
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| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2018
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