活鸡悬挂工的指节垫。

Knuckle pads in live-chicken hangers.

作者信息

Richards T B, Gamble J F, Castellan R M, Mathias C G

机构信息

Division of Respiratory Disease Studies, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505.

出版信息

Contact Dermatitis. 1987 Jul;17(1):13-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1987.tb02636.x.

DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0536.1987.tb02636.x

PMID:2958209

Abstract

A study of live-chicken hangers in a poultry processing plant demonstrated a high prevalence of callosities over the knuckles (knuckle pads) of both hands. Knuckle pads were observed in 56% (23/41) of live-chicken hangers, but in no (0/41) workers from other departments (p less than 0.001). The probable cause was the repeated striking and sliding of the knuckles against metal shackles in which live birds were being placed. Additional medical and ergonomic evaluation would be worthwhile to confirm the probable cause, to determine whether associated tissue disorders are present in the digits of chicken hangers who develop knuckle pads, and to suggest preventive measures.

摘要

一项针对家禽加工厂活鸡挂禽工的研究表明，双手指关节（指节垫）处胼胝的患病率很高。在56%（23/41）的活鸡挂禽工中观察到有指节垫，而其他部门的工人无一（0/41）出现这种情况（p<0.001）。可能的原因是指关节反复撞击和滑过放置活禽的金属枷锁。进行额外的医学和人体工程学评估，对于确认可能的原因、确定出现指节垫的活鸡挂禽工手指中是否存在相关组织紊乱，以及提出预防措施是很有必要的。