Is stress a factor in developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders?
Some studies have shown a relationship between psychosocial factors and WMSDs. Psychosocial factors, such as the amount of control over one’s job, appear to play a role. Control over how the job is done is particularly important in situations where the demands of the job are high. Examples are tasks involving quotas or piecework compensation. In these cases, the worker has little control, the job is often highly stressful, and these conditions may contribute to the development and reporting of WMSDs. Supervisory and peer support at work may also be an important factor in helping to reduce risk factors for WMSDs. Back to top.
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