Table 6 Logistic regression analysis for work-related LBP and 2 Ergonomic risk-factors (‘Repetitive hand or arm movements’ and ‘Dragging, pushing, or moving heavy objects’)

Little exposure to both ‘repetitive hand or arm movements’ and ‘dragging, pushing, or moving heavy objects’ (n = 17,547)

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Usually exposed to ‘repetitive hand or arm movements’ (n = 15,192)

2.00 (1.88–2.14)*

1.25 (1.15–1.34)*

Usually exposed to ‘dragging, pushing, or moving heavy objects’ (n = 1798)

2.21 (1.95–2.52)*

1.37 (1.19–1.57)*

High exposure to both ‘repetitive hand or arm movements’ and ‘dragging, pushing, or moving heavy objects’ (n = 6215)

2.70 (2.50–2.92)*

1.49 (1.39–1.59)**