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From strain to strength: reducing musculoskeletal complaints in ironworkers through integration of physical training within work rotations

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Introduction: Ironworkers are at high risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) due to the physically demanding and hand-intensive nature of their tasks. Job rotation is commonly introduced as a preventive strategy to reduce WMSDs by increasing task variability. However, research [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

Source: German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)

DOI: 10.3205/25premus078

Authors: Eliasson, Kristina, Jansson, Annalena, Nordquist, Tobias, Svartengren, Magnus, Nyman, Teresia

Institutions: Uppsala University, Uppsala University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7080841748

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