The Silent Strain: Grip Strength, and Wrist/Hand Musculoskeletal Disorders among Meat Cutters

Key Points

• To explore the relationship between grip strength and wrist/hand musculoskeletal disorders in meat cutters.
• Assess grip strength among meat cutters
• Evaluate incidence of wrist and hand musculoskeletal disorders
• Analyze ergonomic factors in meat-cutting tasks
• Identified a significant correlation between reduced grip strength and higher rates of musculoskeletal disorders
• Highlighted common ergonomic issues faced during meat cutting tasks
• Recommended improvements for workplace ergonomics to reduce injury risk