RADIATION PROTECTION BULLETIN ›› 2017, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (2): 13-16.

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Preliminary Study on Chronic Musculoskeletal Injury and Ergonomics ofNPP Operators

Liu Chang, Wang Wei, Chen Yuanyuan, Dong Haibei, Xu Mengjun, Liu Feng, Wu Xiaojin   

  1. Liu Chang (Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004)
    Wang Wei, Chen Yuanyuan, Dong Haibei, Xu Mengjun, Liu Feng, Wu Xiaojin (The First People's Hospital of Xuzhou, Xuzhou, 221000)
  • Received:2017-02-20 Published:2021-11-30

Abstract: The situation of chronic musculoskeletal injury in the control room of a nuclear power plant (NPP) was investigated and the basic dimension of the operator's seat was given based on the current seat design standards and operators' health status. The results showed that the rate of chronic musculoskeletal injury of operators was 71.57%, which was significantly different from that of ordinary radiation workers. The prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal injury in different parts was significantly different. The ergonomic chair size design was beneficial for reducing the risk of chronic musculoskeletal injury of NPP operators.

Key words: Chronic musculoskeletal injury, Nuclear power plant, Operator, Ergonomics, Seat

CLC Number: 

  • R181.31