Table 5 Logistic regression analysis for work-related LBP and 2 Ergonomic risk-factors (‘Fatigue-inducing or painful posture’ and ‘Repetitive hand or arm movements’)

Little exposure to both ‘fatigue-inducing or painful posture’ and ‘repetitive hand and arm movements’ (n = 16,713)

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Usually exposed to ‘fatigue-inducing or painful posture’ (n = 2632)

2.93 (2.63–3.26)*

2.31 (2.06–2.60)*

Usually exposed to ‘repetitive hand or arm movements’ (n = 10,875)

1.54 (1.42–1.67)*

1.30 (1.19–1.42)*

High exposure to both ‘fatigue-inducing or painful postur’e and ‘repetitive hand or arm movements’ (n = 10,532)

3.55 (3.31–3.81)*

2.39 (2.19–2.60)*