Abstract
Postural stresses were assessed by two methods; workers' ratings of awkwardness on the Borg CR-10 scale and observed frequency of non-neutral postures. Positive associations were found only in the workers with musculoskeletal pain. Some other job and individual characteristics variables contributed to variability in workers' ratings. This suggests a more thoughtful interpretation of self-reported ratings of postural stresses using the Borg scale.
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