Ergonomic Knowledge Research Articles

Relationship between knowledge of ergonomics and workplace condition with musculoskeletal disorders among nurses

Aims: Using ergonomics principles are effective on increasing production, job satisfaction productivity, and reducing medical and healing costs. This study investigated the relationship between nurses' knowledge of ergonomic principles with their musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Materials and Methods: This descriptive and analytical study was performed on 260 nurses working in selected hospital in Kashan/Iran, 2018. The nurses were randomly recruited to the study. Data were collected through personal profile questionnaires, knowledge of the ergonomics of the workplace, the questionnaire of the workplace ergonomics, and Nordic skeletal musculoskeletal questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 16 software. Descriptive statistics (frequency distribution, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Chi-square, Fisher's exact, and Pearson's correlation coefficient) were used for data analysis. Results: The nursing staff had low level of knowledge with a mean score of (2.20 ± 0.68). The ergonomic condition of the nurses' work environment was weak (2.50 ± 0.76). About 77% of participants reported the MSD (neck 62.7% and shoulder pain 49.2%) and the least difficulty was in the elbow region (20.4%). There was a significant and negative correlation between knowledge of ergonomics principles (r = −0.180) and ergonomics condition of the workplace (r = −0.160) with musculoskeletal injuries. Conclusion: The study findings indicated low level of knowledge of the nurses regarding the ergonomics of workplace principles. Furthermore, results showed the ergonomics of the workplace was poor. The prevalence of MSD was high, which needs appropriate training and respecting ergonomics principles in the workplace.

Assessment of Knowledge about Dental Ergonomics among Dental Students of King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

To assess the knowledge about dental ergonomics and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) among dental students of King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, undergoing practical clinical training. A self-designed questionnaire after pre-testing was distributed to 150 dental students of KSU undergoing clinical training, to collect data related to (a) basic knowledge about dental ergonomics; (b) any course/workshop about dental ergonomics attended; (c) basic knowledge about WRMSDs; (d) familiarity about preventive measures to decrease the risk of WRMSDs; and (e) knowledge about treatment options for WRMSDs. One hundred forty-two students (95%) returned the completed questionnaires, of them 54 (38%) were males and 88 (62%) were females. The main findings of the study are that only 30% of the students knew about dental ergonomics; 93% of students have not attended any course/workshop about dental ergonomics; about half the students knew about WRMSDs; 62% of the students did not know about preventive measures to decrease the risk of WRMSDs, and 80% of students did not have knowledge about treatment options for WRMSDs. In general, female students had a better understanding of dental ergonomics and WRMSDs than male students. The basic knowledge of the dental ergonomics among dental students at King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not adequate. There is a need for introducing dedicated theoretical and practical courses covering all aspects of dental ergonomics in the undergraduate curriculum of dental education.

The pitfalls of the traditional office ergonomics model in the current mobile work environment: Is visual ergonomics health literacy the remedy?

Mobile technology has revolutionised how we work. It is now relatively easy to work anywhere and anytime, but this has placed the onus is on mobile (or flexible) workers to set up their own work environment for comfort and ease of use. Vision is an important driver of posture, and hence visual ergonomics principles are integral for setting up digital devices. If mobile workers do not have visual ergonomics knowledge, or are unable to apply visual ergonomics knowledge to appropriately set up their work environment, then they are at risk of developing visual-related occupational health issues due to exposure to adverse physical work environments. To address this potential health care issue, we propose the introduction of Visual Ergonomics Health Literacy. This would provide mobile workers (including school children) with the knowledge and skills to set up their work environment for comfort and ease of use, wherever they work. It is important to address this issue now before we have a widespread epidemic of discomfort and injury from not applying sound visual ergonomics principles to work environments.

Barriers to and facilitators for implementing an office ergonomics programme in a South African research organisation

The focus of this study was on the possibility of implementing an office ergonomics programme as part of a broader workplace health initiative at a South African research organisation. We explored the perspectives of actors in the workplace regarding organisational barriers and facilitators to implementing ergonomic interventions. This qualitative study presents the perspectives of three workplace actor groups: operational managers (n = 4); health and safety representatives (n = 9); and office employees (n = 4) who were involved in a previous ergonomic assessments that proposed several corrective and preventive actions. Eight factors emerged as either barriers or as simultaneous barriers and facilitators to the implementation of proposed ergonomic interventions. These are: organisational culture; information and specialist support; funding; support from operational managers; attitude towards changes; general organisational awareness; individual knowledge of ergonomics; and support from colleagues. This study is one of the first in South Africa to investigate the perspectives of workplace actors in an office setting with regard to factors that influence implementation of ergonomics initiatives to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG SIKAP ERGONOMI DENGAN GANGGUAN MUSCULOSKELETAL PADA PERAWAT

Tingginya mobilitas kerja dan kurangnya pengetahuan tentang ilmu ergonomi beresiko tinggi menyebabkan gangguan muskuloskeletal pada perawat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pengetahuan tentang sikap ergonomi dengan gangguan musculoskeletal pada perawat Kamar Bedah, Instalasi Gawat Darurat, ICU, dan ICCU Rumah Sakit Husada Jakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian deskriptif korelatif. Sampel penelitian ini sebanyak 83 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukan p-value 0,001 artinya terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan tentang sikap ergonomi dengan gangguan musculoskeletal pada perawat. Diharapkan perawat Kamar Bedah, Instalasi Gawat Darurat, ICU, dan ICCU dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan mengenai ergonomi sehingga tercipta kualitas kerja dan hidup yang tinggi, menurunya angka kesakitan akibat kerja dan kecelakaan kerja serta terciptanya rasa nyaman dalam bekerja.

Application of the Universal Design Principles for Hotel Entrance Area Planning

The purpose of the study is to develop proposals for the application of the universal design strategy for hotel entrance area planning for universal accessibility. Methodology of investigation consists in analysis and systematization of information about universal design strategy, structural and logical method based on knowledge of psychology, ergonomics and design technology helped to developed proposals for the practical use of universal design strategy. The scientific novelty of the study is to identify the problems of applying a universal design strategy when planning an entrance area of the hotel. Conclusions. In article the application of universal design strategy for hotel entrance area planning has been developed. Application of developed proposals for hotels will promote the emergence of public institutions, improve the services quality, train staff to serve for people with disabilities. Hotels, which will use these recommendations when servicing tourists with disabilities, will be able to have additional consumers and will increase their incomes.

Knowledge of computer ergonomics and incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among students of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India

Each year, thousands of individuals are diagnosed with an illness directly related to poorly designed workstations, and among these are Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). MSDs are the repeated trauma and deterioration of the tissues, joint, tendons, and nerves that affect the muscles and supporting structures of the body, caused by the work nature or by an employee’s working environment (Bernard 1997). The prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD‘s) is increasing among Computer users throughout the world. Approximately 76% of Computer professionals from India reported musculoskeletal discomfort in various epidemiological studies. So, the present study was undertaken to study computer/laptop use pattern and knowledge of related ergonomic practices among students of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, India and to assess the prevalence and magnitude of computer/laptop use related MSDs among students. 120 students pursuing post-graduation were selected randomly from the four different disciplines namely College of Agriculture, College of Agriculture Engineering and Technology, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities and College of Home Science of PAU. Results revealed that majority of the respondents were in the age group of 26-27 years. They were using computer/laptop for 3-4 years, for 3-4 hours daily and they used to sit in bed while working on computer/laptop. Majority of the respondents had some knowledge about the importance of work behavior while using computer/laptop. Most of the total respondents felt pain in the neck (88.32%), lower back (75.00%), mid back (73.33%) and upper back (72.50%) while working on computer/laptop. Overall bodily fatigue or tiredness, shoulder or back pain/stiffness and headache during or after working on the computer were the major symptoms as reported by respondents

Ergonomics investigation for orientation of the handles of wood routers

Objectives. Improperly designed hand tools not only expose workers to potential health risks but also hamper their productivity. This study tries to improve the ergonomics of wood routing tasks, suggesting better handle orientations for hand-held wood routers. Methods. Seven different handle combinations were tested over two routing tasks (beading and dado) with regard to perceived discomfort, electromyography (EMG) of biceps brachii and extensor carpi radialis brevis and hand–arm vibrations (HAV). Results. Handles with 30° and 60° inclinations were found more comfortable than previous 90° handle inclinations for routing tasks. Perceived discomfort in the dado task was found to be significantly higher than in the beading task (p < 0.001); EMG activity also supported this observation. However, EMG data showed no significant difference for the different handles used in the study. No worthwhile reduction was obtained in HAV levels for the modified wooden handles compared to initial plastic handles. Relevance to industry. The ergonomic intervention in wood routers described in this article will contribute to the existing knowledge of ergonomics of handle design and will aid the designers/engineers to design such tool handles that may reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders/hand–arm vibration syndrome in workers using wood routers.

Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in agricultural farmers of Bhaktapur District, Nepal

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are present in a range of occupations. This is confirmed from a number of studies done around the world. However, few attempts have been done to document the presence of musculoskeletal disorders in occupational diseases in Nepal and there are hardly any studies done to see musculoskeletal disorders in farmers of Nepal. Nepal is an agricultural country and traditional practices in farming are adopted demanding a lot on the manual work.&#x0D; Objectives: Aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in Bhaktapur district of Nepal.&#x0D; Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study design. A convenience sample of 246 farmers from Bhaktapur district, Nepal aged between 24-65 years, were included in the study. The Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was a tool adapted to measure MSDs in the farmers. Descriptive analysis of data was done.&#x0D; Results: Farmers (n=246) reported pain in all the nine areas of the body mentioned in the questionnaire. More than 70% of farmers have some kind of musculoskeletal disorders. However, six major areas of pain were identified as: Neck-31(12.6 %), Shoulder-26(10.6%), Elbow- 30(12.2%), Low back- 89(36.2%), Knee- 53(21.5%) and ankle 32(13%).&#x0D; Conclusion: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in farmers is very high. Lack of awareness about the MSDs and improper knowledge of ergonomics causes the problems.

Assessment of knowledge of ergonomics among preclinical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study

Background: As there is an increase in issue identified as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the field of dentistry, dental specialists are unconscious of this until the point when they encounter. Hence, it should be included in the curriculum of preclinical undergraduate students to make them aware and to adopt preventive measures to avoid them. Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge of ergonomics in preclinical undergraduate students. Materials and Methods: The study conducted was questionnaire based with 100 participants, who are BDS II-year students performing prosthodontics preclinical exercises. The participant was approached through a printed questionnaire which included the purpose of the study followed by informed consent. Results: Our study revealed that students were experiencing pain and discomfort during preclinical exercises. And, they were aware of the fact that it was due to incorrect working postures. However, they did not know the precautionary measures to be taken to avoid this problem, and they were keen in learning the correct working measures. Eighty-five percent of students thought that it should be included in the curriculum, and professors should decide the same. Conclusion: There is a strong relation between the incorrect working posture and the MSDs. As 51% of students experienced pain and discomfort during preclinical classes in our study, it is necessary to include the knowledge of ergonomics in the curriculum and practice of the same.

Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Computer Ergonomics among Secretaries and Data Processing Workers in University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia, 2016

Background: Ergonomics is the science of fitting jobs to workers by taking into account the requirements of the job and peoples’ physical and mental capacities. Knowledge and practice about computer ergonomics helps employers and data processing workers to develop strategies that used to reduce the effects of poor computer ergonomics in the selected population. Objectives: the aim of the study is to assess knowledge and practice towards computer ergonomics among desk top users of secretaries and data processing workers who are working in different departments or staffs in university of Gondar. Methods: An institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted from the 1st February to June 2nd week, 2016 on secretaries and data processing workers in university of Gondar. Stratified sampling was used to get the total sample size of 260 participants. A self-administered structured questionnaire and observational checklists have been used to collect quantitative data on assessment of knowledge and practice of computer ergonomics. All the questionnaires have been checked visually, coded and entered into SPSS version 20 software package and also for analysis. Result: Among the total respondents 152(58.5%) of the participants were females while the mean age of the study participants was 29.62. About 165(63.5%) of the study participants had information about computer ergonomics with the mean knowledge and practice 51.9% and 48.1% respectively. Conclusion: Even though the workers had a good knowledge their practices were below the mean score. So the concerned body should be responsible to improve the awareness of the workers on computer ergonomics practice through office ergonomics strategies.

Modelagem fuzzy para apoio à tomada de decisão sobre as condições de trabalho em marmorarias

OBJETIVO: Desenvolver um modelo fundamentado em lógica fuzzy, com o intuito de dar apoio à tomada de decisão pelos gestores de marmorarias, no tocante a tornar este ambiente de labor um local mais adequado para se trabalhar.MÉTODOS: Para a elaboração do modelo foram utilizados conhecimentos básicos de ergonomia, no que se refere a situações relacionadas ao ruído, poeira, vibração e iluminação, fundamentadas por normas regulamentadoras (NR) elaboradas pelo Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego (MTE) e aprovadas pelo Programa de Controle Médico de Saúde Ocupacional (PCMSO) com o objetivo de promover e preservar a saúde dos trabalhadores. Um estudo de caso foi aplicado em uma marmoraria localizada no planalto norte do estado de Santa Catarina. Pautado no referencial teórico de Iida (2005) e Kroemer e Grandjean (2005) este estudo avaliou as condições ergonômicas existentes, frente às condições ideais para se trabalhar no ramo lapidário.RESULTADOS: O modelo apresentou resultados numéricos, através da utilização de variáveis de entrada quali-quantitativas, que são o mote da lógica difusa (fuzzy).CONCLUSÕES: A análise de apoio à tomada de decisão legitimou o uso do modelo como contribuição às escolhas do gestor, através de um modelo de árvore de decisão do tipo top-down.

A Novel Approach to Reducing Workers Compensation Costs in a Multicenter Hospital System.

To evaluate the efficacy of an injury prevention and monitoring program implemented by athletic trainers to reduce workers compensation costs in a hospital system with multiple centers and locations. A retrospective analysis of workers compensation claims (ie, lost days, light days, and incurred costs) was performed to compare injury data from 2 years before to 2 years after the start of the program. The program significantly reduced the organization's incurred costs by 46.7% (P = 0.031) and light days by 44% (P = 0.022). Lost days were found to decrease by 37%, however, this decrease was not statistically significant (P = 0.078). Athletic trainers, using their knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, ergonomics, injury management, and rehabilitation, can effectively prevent and reduce workers compensation costs in a multicenter hospital system.

HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN ERGONOMI DAN SIKAP KERJA PADA PERAWATAN LUKA DENGAN KELUHAN MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (MSDs) PADA PERAWAT DI RSU dr. H. KOESNADI BONDOWOSO

Ergonomics knowledge and work posture of nurses on wound care with musculoskeletal disorder in dr. H. Koesnadi BondowosoPurposeThe purpose of this paper was to determine the association between knowledge of ergonomics and work attitude on wound care with complaints of musculoskeletal disorders in hospital nurses. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving questionnaires distributed to 29 nurses working in the surgical and internal departments who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. ResultsThere was no significant correlation between sex, age, and education level with musculoskeletal disorder (p&gt; 0.05). Knowledge of ergonomics, work attitude, and length of service were associated with musculoskeletal disorder. ConclusionsEducation and training on proper ergonomics and work posture should be introduced in the workplace to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorder among the nurses working in different settings

Lifting Height as the Dominant Risk Factor for Low-Back Pain and Loading During Manual Materials Handling: A Scoping Review

OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS There is an increased risk of developing low-back pain when lifting objects closer to the floor when compared to lifting at waist height. These results support the key message of “store-it-off-the-floor,” which small businesses can easily implement to identify and control lifting hazards in their workplaces. Since the majority of the workforce is comprised of small businesses, ergonomic solutions (e.g., store-it-off-the-floor) should be designed to take into account the special challenges small businesses often face when trying to implement musculoskeletal disorder prevention activities, such as limits on time, knowledge, and budget.TECHNICAL ABSTRACT Background: Manual materials handling is a common hazard for workplace injuries such as low-back pain. Although the risk factor of lifting height has been shown in the literature to be a large contributor to low-back injury incidence, currently there have been no attempts to consolidate this information into a form suitable for knowledge dissemination. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to summarize the effects of lifting height on low-back loading and the risk of developing low-back pain. Methods: Three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Ergonomic s) were searched to find studies that could document the effect of lifting at various heights on low-back loading. Results: In total, 35 studies had outcome measures that were included in the analysis and interpretation for this article. Lifting from the floor was reported to produce up to twice the amount of spinal loading as lifting from a more desirable location, such as elbow height. This evidence supports a focus on avoiding lifting from low heights: below the knee and especially from the floor. Lifting from the floor also magnified the deleterious effects of manual materials handling on workers with low-back pain symptoms, older workers, workers with knee osteoarthritis, and workers with a high body mass index. Conclusions: The results of this review support a knowledge dissemination campaign targeting lifting from the floor as both a method for hazard identification and as the basis of controls in workplaces with little ergonomics knowledge, or in small business.

Knowledge of Computer Ergonomics among Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology Students in Karnataka, India

Ergonomics is the science of designing the job to fit the worker. Neglect of ergonomic principles results in inefficiency and pain in the workplace. The objective of this research is to assess the knowledge of Computer Ergonomics among Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology Students in Karnataka. In this Cross-sectional study, 177 Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology Students were recruited. A questionnaire is used to gather details regarding Personal characteristics, Computer Usage and Knowledge of Ergonomics. Descriptive statistics was produced for Personal characteristics and Computer usage. The distribution of responses to the items related to Ergonomic knowledge was presented by percentage of the subjects who answered correctly. The results shows that Majority of the subjects were unaware of ergonomics (32.8% correct responses), cumulative trauma disorders (18.6% correct responses), healthy postures related to elbow (34.4% correct responses), wrist &amp;amp; hand (39.5% correct responses), Level of Monitor (35% correct responses), Position of mouse (47.4% correct responses) and Mini breaks (42.9% correct responses). This research highlighted the necessity of Ergonomic training regarding healthy postures and the measures to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders for the students.

Wrong postural hygiene and ergonomics in dental students of the University of Valencia (Spain) (part I).

Failure to adopt a correct working posture can lead to occupational diseases. Evaluate knowledge in relation to ergonomics about BHOP concept and its application to routine clinical practice amongst undergraduate and postgraduate dental students in the University of Valencia (Valencia, Spain). A study based on interviews of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students in the University of Valencia (Valencia, Spain) was carried out. The information from a total of 336 interviews was used for the statistical analysis, differentiating according to gender and academic year: knowledge of ergonomics, pain prevalence and antecedents, assessment of the possible necessity for improved training in ergonomics, and evaluation of postural hygiene. Only 28.6% of the students were found to sit correctly in the dentist chair. Furthermore, in the opinion of the students, very few subjects during the career afforded adequate teaching in relation to ergonomics and working posture. The analysis of postural hygiene showed great variability. There were no significant differences in posture between males and females, although some incorrect postures appeared to be associated with the academic year (P<.05). However, no significant improvements in postural hygiene were noted on progressing from one academic year to the next. The students in our study were not familiar with the principles of ergonomics and did not sit correctly in the dentist chair. Improved training in this field is required in dental school.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards ergonomics among undergraduates of Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, Egypt.

Ergonomics is the scientific study of people and their working environment. Dentistry is a profession that generally produces various musculoskeletal disorders. If ergonomic principles are applied in the field of dentistry, it helps to prevent occupational ergonomic health hazards and provides more comfort to the dentist and patient. To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practice of ergonomics during routine dental procedures among undergraduates of Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students of Tanta University during the year 2015-2016 using a predesigned selfadministered questionnaire. Knowledge, attitude, and practice were assessed by 16, 5, and 6 questions, respectively. The study included 479 dental students, of them, 291 (60.8%) were females, 359 (74.9%) were from urban areas, and 359 students (74.9%) were 22years old and below. Only one quarter of the students had good knowledge whereas nearly half of the students (48.9%) had fair knowledge concerning ergonomics. Out of the participants, 84.8% had positive attitudes and 95.4% had poor practice of ergonomics. Only 48.9% of the studied students had fair knowledge regarding ergonomics; also 5% only of students practice it. But about 84.8% of students have a positive attitude towards studying ergonomics. Dental students need to ensure involving ergonomics in the routine dental practice. This may be achieved via addition of ergonomics in their curriculum.

Assessing work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among otolaryngology residents

PurposePrevious studies have suggested that musculoskeletal symptoms are common among practicing otolaryngologists. Early training can be the ideal time to foster knowledge of ergonomics and develop safe work habits, however, little data exists regarding musculoskeletal symptoms in residents. The purpose of this study was to identify and characterize musculoskeletal symptoms in a preliminary sample of otolaryngology residents. Materials and methodsA cross-sectional survey incorporating the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was sent to 30 Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residencies to examine musculoskeletal symptoms among residents. A two-sample test of proportions was performed to compare symptoms between male and female residents. ResultsIn total, 141 respondents (response rate=34.7%) completed the survey. Fifty-five percent of survey respondents were male and 45% were female. Musculoskeletal symptoms were most frequently reported in the neck (82.3%), followed by the lower back (56%), upper back (40.4%), and shoulders (40.4%). The most common symptoms were stiffness in the neck (71.6%), pain in the neck (61.7%), and pain in the lower back (48.2%). In total, 6.4% of residents missed work and 16.3% of residents stopped during an operation at some point due to their symptoms. Most residents (88.3%) believed their musculoskeletal symptoms were attributed to their surgical training. Female residents were significantly more likely to experience neck (p<0.0001) and wrist/hand (p=0.019) discomfort compared to male residents. ConclusionsMusculoskeletal symptoms were common among residents, approaching rates similar to those previously identified in practicing otolaryngologists. Increased emphasis on surgical ergonomics is warranted to improve workplace safety and prevent future injury.

Posture related musculoskeletal disorders among nursing staff in a tertiary care hospital

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are the most common occupational health problems in developing countries. The present study was conducted with an aim to study prevalence and cause of musculoskeletal disorders in nurses. Method: It was a cross sectional study. 103 nurses were included in the study. and were asked to answer a well-equipped questionnaire so as to obtain information about their postural habits and other daily activities. Results: Among the nurses, 86% were found to be suffering from MSDs, low back pain and leg pain being the commonest problems. 30% of the nurses took medications for the pain. 52% required work related weight lifting activity. Out of those requiring weight lifting activity, only 48% of the nurses acquired proper posture (squatting without bending forward) while lifting weight. Mere 26% of the nurses acquired proper erect posture while sitting. Only 20% of them supported the lower back while sitting. 66% of the nurses did not perform any physical activity during the break. 56% of the nurses had not attended any workshop on good postural habits and had no idea about the ergonomically correct postures. However, no association was found between the postural habits of nurses and prevalence of Musculoskeletal disorders. Conclsuion: In view of high prevalence and insufficient knowledge and practice of ergonomics, it is the need of the hour to educate the nurses about the ergonomically correct postural habits and further complications. KEY WORDS: Ergonomics; Musculoskeletal disorders; Nursing staff; Posture.