Ayrıntılı Bilimsel Program ve Bildiri Özetleri - YAEM2010

YAEM 2010
YÖNEYLEM ARAÞTIRMASI VE ENDÜSTRÝ MÜHENDÝSLÝGI 30. ULUSAL KONGRESÝ
All workers who use their hands and wrists repetitively are at risk for
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), particularly if they have factors or
medical conditions that make them susceptible. Repetitive typing and
key entry is highly associated with missing work due to CTS.
Although there are statistical data about the number of people
suffering from CTS and the associated reasons of it on the world,
there is no data reflecting the situation in the Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The purpose of this study was to investigate
the situation in TRNC in order to obtain a statistical basis for 'Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome Facts of TRNC for Bank Tellers'. As a result of the
literature survey, a questionnaire is prepared and distributed to 180
bank tellers working in different banks and the branches of these
banks in five cities of TRNC.
In addition to the statistical analysis of the collected data, working
conditions of the bank tellers are observed and evaluated according to
anthropometric principles. Finally, according to the results of these
analyses and evaluations, 'Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Facts of TRNC for
Bank Tellers' are obtained and better working conditions are
suggested to minimize CTS-related absenteeism from work.
An Analysis of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dentists in
the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Burcu Toker Ersöz, Nuray Erdem, Ali Toker
Department of Industrial Engineering,Girne American University,
Girne, TRNC
In the recent years, musculoskeletal disorders have become
increasingly common worldwide. A significant number of dentists are
complaining about having musculoskeletal pain and they are under a
risk of developing serious musculoskeletal disorders.
There are a number of studies investigating associations between
personal characteristics, physical load, psychosocial factors and
general health status with complaints of back, neck, shoulder, hand
and wrist, and also associations between work-related risk factors and
musculoskeletal complaints. Although these studies are common
world-wide, there is no such research in the Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus (TRNC), where there are 140 registered dentists.
The aim of this study was to collect data about causes, prevalence
and
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