Background: Work-related musculoskeletal pain is a prevalent health issue and a
leading cause of disability, often stemming from various workplace, individual,
and psychological risk factors. Electrical linemen are exposed to the risk of
musculoskeletal disorders due to the physical demands of tasks, such as
posture, force, frequency of movement, task duration, and vibration exposure,
exceeding the body's physical capacity and also performing physically demanding
tasks like climbing and lifting in various conditions, putting them at a
heightened risk for injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.
Method: In this cross-sectional study, 43 male BESCOM workers of the age group
between 20-50 years were selected based on convenient sampling. Quick Exposure
Check was used to examine the body posture of the sample when performing static
and dynamic tasks involving movement and repetition elements of burden and work
length to different parts of the body.
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