factors in the occupation group include: individual
factors [1,2], anthropometric and ergonomic
factors (workstations and instruments, lifting,
repetitive work), physical factors (prolonged
sitting, awkward posture,twisting and bending of
the trunk) [4,6], psychosocial factor i.e. stress [7]
and perceived muscular tension [6]. While the
prevalence of back pain is quite high in university
office workers, it is unclear which environmental
factors relate to back pain [8]. Therefore, the
objective of this study is to investigate ergonomic
hazards in the workplace for musculoskeletal pain
among university office workers.