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Abstract
Ergonomic is the science and art of fitting the job to the workers. Assessment of ergonomic is studies; evaluate a full range of tasks such as lifting, pushing, walking, and reaching. Without ergonomic consideration in the design of work, workstation, and equipment, the demand of the work may be excessive and result in worker injuries. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess ergonomic health hazards among sanitary workers at General Health Insurance Organization’s Hospitals in Kefir EL-Sheikh. Design: A descriptive cross- sectional design was conducted among (168) sanitary workers within Health Insurance Organizations Hospitals in Kefir EL-Sheikh, Egypt, from Jan to March (2016). Tools: five tools were used for assessment hospital policy, internal and external infrastructure of hospitals, demographic data and health status, knowledge and practice of sanitary workers. Results: There´s no policy specific for the ergonomic hazards, while the infrastructure of studied hospitals was good. Sanitary workers were poor knowledge regarding ergonomic health hazards. However, practice was unsatisfactory about ergonomic standard. Workload, inadequate equipment and supplies, no training courses were factors that lead to ergonomic hazards. Conclusion: The study concluded that sanitary workers showed poor level of knowledge and unsatisfactory level of practice regarding ergonomic health and safety. Recommendations: The study was recommended that continuous assessment of practice and training courses of sanitary workers regarding ergonomic hazards, in addition to, availability of all facilities and equipment.