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October 20, 2025International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

Occupational ergonomic risks among ambulance personnel: insights from REBA-based assessment

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The study found a 59.76% prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among ambulance personnel.
Lower back pain was most common, affecting 60.2% of workers, followed by neck and shoulder issues.
Ergonomic assessments using the REBA method highlighted significant risks associated with stretcher lifting.
Implementing ergonomic training and assistive devices may reduce the high risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

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Cross-sectional study reveals high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among ambulance workers, indicating urgent need for ergonomic interventions.

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Altintaş et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f58f68ece7a5b64f4716a5 https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2025.2565915

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Cross-sectional study reveals high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among ambulance workers, indicating urgent need for ergonomic interventions.

Occupational ergonomic risks among ambulance personnel: insights from REBA-based assessment

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Occupational ergonomic risks among ambulance personnel: insights from REBA-based assessment

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