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Versatile and non-versatile occupational back-support exoskeletons: A comparison in laboratory and field studies

Wearable Technologies, 2021
Assistive strategies for occupational back-support exoskeletons have focused, mostly, on lifting tasks. However, in occupational scenarios, it is important to account not only for lifting but also for other activities.
Tommaso Poliero, Matteo Sposito, Stefano Toxiri, Christian Di Natali, Matteo Iurato, Vittorio Sanguineti, Darwin G. Caldwell, Jesús Ortiz   +7 more
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Comparative assessment of manual material handling using the two methods of KIM and revised NIOSH lifting equation in workers in small industries in Kabudarahang

بهداشت کار و ارتقای سلامت, 2019
Introduction: Manual handling expose workers force, awkward postures, and repetitive motions. The aim of the present study was the assessment of lifting capacity by the KIM and NIOSH equation methods.
Fatemeh ROSTAMI, Mehdi HOJATI
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Manual handling as risk factor of low back pain among workers [PDF]

Universa Medicina, 2009
Disorders of the musculoskeletal system constitute a considerable health problem in industrialized societies. Low back pain (LBP) remains a common and costly problem among the workers.
Ridwan Harrianto, Diana Samara, Purnamawati Tjhin, Magdalena Wartono   +3 more
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Development of a Lot-Sizing Model to Prevent Heat Stress and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Promet (Zagreb), 2021
Management of heat stress and metabolic cost is vital for preventing any work-related disorders. In this paper, we integrated rest time formulations for heat strain and metabolic cost to develop a new lot sizing model for preventing heat exposure and ...
Sezen Korkulu, Krisztián Bóna
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Upper-Limb and Low-Back Load Analysis in Workers Performing an Actual Industrial Use-Case with and without a Dual-Arm Collaborative Robot

Safety
In the Industry 4.0 scenario, human–robot collaboration (HRC) plays a key role in factories to reduce costs, increase production, and help aged and/or sick workers maintain their job. The approaches of the ISO 11228 series commonly used for biomechanical
Alessio Silvetti, Tiwana Varrecchia, Giorgia Chini, Sonny Tarbouriech, Benjamin Navarro, Andrea Cherubini, Francesco Draicchio, Alberto Ranavolo   +7 more
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Effectiveness of NSAIDs and Physiotherapy in Acute Low Back Pain on Pain and Function in Workers of Pakistan Textile Industry [PDF]

JLUMHS, 2019
Objective: To determine the effective treatment option in acute low back pain in workers of textile industry of Pakistan. Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study from March 208 to August 2018 was conducted at social security hospital Islamabad.
Imran Ghafoor , Tahirah Kalsoom, Awais Gohar, Akhtar Rasul   +3 more
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Ergonomic Interventions in Manual Handling of Carpets to the retail sellers in a textile company

بهداشت و ایمنی کار, 2015
Introduction: Manual material handling (MMH) is the most common cause of work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). Prevention of MSDs is highly critical.
E. Darvishi, A. Shafikhani, A. A Shafikhani   +2 more
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Sheet Metal Manual Handling Aids: Effects of Design Differences on Muscle Activity and Subjective Assessment

International Islamic University Malaysia Engineering Journal
Manual material handling is a common task in various industries and has been linked to work-related musculoskeletal injuries. Handling heavy and bulky sheet metal manually can cause awkward postures and forceful exertion, leading to intense ...
Nadiah Ahmad, Radin Zaid Radin Umar, Isa Halim, Dian Mardi Safitri   +3 more
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Investigation of manual handling training practices in organisations and beliefs regarding effectiveness

, 2012
Manual handling activities at work can result in a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In Europe, the European Union Directive 90/269/EEC e Manual Handling of Loads sets out a hierarchy of measures aimed at reducing the risks of manual ...
Haslam, Roger A., Claire Williams (2513419), Cheryl Haslam (1254624), McDermott, Hilary, Williams, Claire, Haslam, Cheryl, Clemes, Stacy, Hilary McDermott (1254831), Stacy Clemes (1256949), Roger Haslam (1258251)   +9 more
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Biomechanical Modelling of Manual Material Handling Tasks: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]

, 2015
In a developing country like India where industrial tasks are labour-intensive, involving Manual Material Handling (MMH) in many situations; workload measurement in terms of Newtonian anthropometry and physiological parameters is important to identify ...
Parida, Ratri, Ray, Pradip Kumar
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