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Exploring the Psychological Aspects of the Occupational and Social Stresses on the Dental Professionals.

open access: yesJ Pharm Bioallied Sci
Prabhu N   +4 more
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Ergonomics

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1997
Ergonomics is the application of natural laws governing human work in order to maximize safety and efficiency in the workplace. Ergonomic assessment includes job analysis from the biomechanical, physiologic, and physical viewpoints. The three most commonly described categories of ergonomic intervention are worker training, worker selection, and job ...
S J, Scheer, A, Mital
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Spine Ergonomics

Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering, 2002
▪ Abstract  Occupational low back pain (LBP) is an immense burden for both industry and medicine. Ergonomic and personal risk factors result in LBP, but psychosocial factors can influence LBP disability. Epidemiologic studies clearly indicate the role of mechanical loads on the etiology of occupational LBP.
Malcolm H, Pope   +2 more
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Green ergonomics: Combining sustainability and ergonomics

WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 2014
BACKGROUND: When discussing ergonomics, the term 'sustainability' usually refers to the preservation of the human workforce. OBJECTIVE: However, in 2010 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation made a conscious effort to combine ergonomics and environmental sustainability in order to increase employee engagement for both programs.
Davana, Pilczuk, Kevin, Barefield
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Basic ergonomics

Applied Ergonomics, 1973
In this article, originally presented as a paper at a symposium on Data Reduction, Communication and Presentation for Process Operation organised by the Institute of Measurement and Control at the University of Sussex, Brighton, the author gives examples of basic ergonomic approaches to the design of equipment for hospital use.
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Ergonomic incubator

Nursing Standard, 1988
A new incubator designed with the needs of both staff and baby in mind has been launched by Draeger Medical.
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Ergonomics assessment methods used by ergonomics professionals

Applied Ergonomics, 2019
A web-based survey was conducted of ergonomics practitioners holding certifications in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. The survey follows 12 years after an earlier initial survey reported by Dempsey et al. (2005). Approximately 1221 eligible participants were invited by e-mail to participate, and 405 surveys were included ...
Brian D, Lowe   +2 more
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Ergonomic Program Effectiveness: Ergonomic and Medical Intervention

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 2002
The implementation of a successful ergonomic and medical intervention program designed to reduce the number and severity of injuries and illnesses and the associated levels of discomfort in the workplace is presented. Because of the recent activity concerning the on-again-off-again OSHA Ergonomic Program Standard questions have been raised as to the ...
Kevin P, McSweeney   +3 more
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