WMSDs in High-Risk Occupations: Cross-National Insights from Manufacturing, Construction, and Handicraft Industries in Asia
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IEA Webinar: November 20th at 12:00 UTC https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html Duration: 60 minutes. The Technical Committee on Musculoskeletal Disorders Webinar Series Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) continue to be one of the most pressing occupational health challenges worldwide. Although WMSDs are a global concern, their prevalence, risk factors, and intervention strategies vary considerably across cultural and industrial
IEA Webinar: November 20th at 12:00 UTC
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html
Duration: 60 minutes.
The Technical Committee on Musculoskeletal Disorders Webinar Series
Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) continue to be one of the most pressing occupational health challenges worldwide. Although WMSDs are a global concern, their prevalence, risk factors, and intervention strategies vary considerably across cultural and industrial contexts. This presentation, drawing on empirical studies and field investigations conducted in Taiwan, Thailand, and China, offers cross-national insights into WMSDs. Through case studies involving construction workers, semiconductor manufacturing operators, and handicraft artisans, it identifies key ergonomic risk factors such as repetitive motions, awkward postures, and manual material handling. The research also addresses how contextual factors, ranging from work practices and organizational culture to the implementation of ergonomics interventions, shape these risks. The comparative analysis underscores both common challenges and region-specific characteristics, providing implications for developing culturally sensitive and industry-specific ergonomic interventions. By integrating survey results across multiple Asian countries, this presentation highlights relevant occupational health concerns and seeks to foster greater cross-border collaboration in the prevention of WMSDs.
Presenter:
Dr. Yu-Chi Lee, Assistant Professor of the Department of Industrial Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), Taipei, Taiwan
Webinar Chairs:
- Xu Xu | The Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University, USA | IEA MSD TC Chair | xxu@ncsu.edu
- Erwin Speklé, Eur.Erg. | Arbo Unie OHS / Amsterdam UMC – Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Dep. POH, The Netherlands | IEA MSD TC Vice-Chair | erwin.spekle@arbounie.nl
Zoom link for registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dN7ZXR8pR5aM8YId__F6uw
Registration is free to all interested people. The webinar will be recorded and published on YouTube. Registration permits live interaction with the presenters via Q&A. Additionally, participants who participate online will receive an invitation to a short survey, which, if they complete it correctly, will receive a certificate of attendance.
