Publications by authors named "Rajesh Bhushan"
: Job profiles such as heavy vehicle drivers and transportation office workers that involve prolonged static and inappropriate postures and forceful exertions often impact an individual's health, leading to various disorders, most commonly musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In the present study, various individual risk factors, such as age, weight, height, BMI, sleep patterns, work experience, smoking status, and alcohol intake, were undertaken to see their influence on MSDs. The modified version of the Nordic Questionnaire was administered in the present cross-sectional study to collect data from 48 heavy vehicle drivers and 40 transportation office workers.
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- Professional drivers of heavy vehicles face tough working conditions that increase their risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), particularly lower back pain, knee pain, and neck pain.
- The study aims to identify ergonomic risk factors, such as age, weight, and vehicle seat suspension, that contribute to these issues in drivers.
- Results showed a significant link between increasing age, poor vehicle suspension systems, and body posture with lower back pain, highlighting the need for better vehicle design and driver training focused on ergonomics.
We cannot afford to ignore the needs of this growing sector of the population, argue
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