Underestimated health hazard: proposal for an ergonomic microscope workstation.
prospective_cohort · Level II
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Abstract
Working daily for a long time with a standard microscope causes back pain, fibromyalgia, or tension headache in up to 80% of microscopists. These complaints may be prevented by an ergonomic design of the microscope workstation, leading to a beneficial and significant reduction of electromyographical activity in the most strained muscle groups as shown by surface electromyographic recordings.
Medical subject headings
- Ergonomics
- Hazardous Substances
- Microscopy
- Occupational Diseases
- Workplace