Work-Related Musculoskeletal Problems of Hand Loom Weaving Group in Northern Thailand

Abstract

This research was survey study. The aim of this work was to study work-related musculoskeletal problems of hand loom weaving group in three types of handloom weaving, traditional weaving, Kikratook weaving and Teenjok weaving. Perform data collection multi-stage sampling in the Northern Thailand. 105 weavers were collected by interview and body discomfort assessment 10 scales. Data were analyzed by percentage, average, S.D. and ANOVA.

The results showed that all sample were female, average age 57 years. The prevalence of pain found in the right shoulder muscle and the most of pain scores found in the right shoulder muscle. Teenjok weaving had and aching muscles scores in neck and head muscles higher than other types of weaving, statistically significant (p<0.001). Furthermore, the traditional weaving, there are scores of muscle pain in upper back less than the other types of weaving, statistically significant (p<0.001). In the summary muscles pain scores of the whole body was found Teenjok weaving with highest score followed by Kikratook weaving and traditional weaving respectively. Moreover Teenjok weaving had muscles pain scores higher than traditional weaving, statistical signifcance (p<0.001). Therefore, workstation designs contributing to the health of the weavers by providing ergonomically correct.