Characteristics of occupational musculoskeletal disorders of five sectors in service industry between 2004 and 2013

Conclusions83.21% of the approved cases of workers ’ compensation for WRMSDs occurred in the top 25 occupations in all of the five service sectors, which meant that the approval of workers’ compensation is concentrated in specific occupations. This research is going to suggest preventive measures for work related musculoskeletal disorders in the service industry and to help prioritize the preventive measures.Trial registrationNot applicable.
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research