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Ergonomic risk assessment of manual handling tools by oil palm collectors and loaders [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Oil palm workers are exposed to ergonomics problems in their routine works. Although many technological advances have been developed, a large number of workers are still using manual handling tools in their daily work.
Mohd Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri   +7 more
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Assessment of manual material handling using Iranian MMH regulations and comparison with NIOSH equation and MAC method in one of the metal casting industries in Tehran, 2011

open access: yesبهداشت و ایمنی کار, 2013
Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders are the most prevalent problem in the workplace. Unsafe manual material handling is amongst important causes of such disorders. Unsafe manual material handling can result in different musculoskeletal disorders such
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Evaluating the impact of autonomous material handling on the performance of production system: a simulation approach

open access: yesJurnal Ilmiah SINERGI
In developing countries, low employment rates lead to manual material handling due to low labor costs. This article analyzes the impact of transitioning from semi-manual to fully automatic material handling systems by replacing the hand pallet system ...
Ratna Purwaningsih   +5 more
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Design of standard operating procedure (SOP) based at ergonomic working attitude through musculoskeletal disorders (Msd’s) complaints

open access: yesMATEC Web of Conferences, 2018
PT PJC is a company synthetic resin. Synthetic resin is that produced by PT PJC is sold to the market in three types of packing, one of then is the drum packing type that weigh 208 kg.
Susihono Wahyu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of the Risks for Manual Material Handling in a Metal Casing Industry in Iran

open access: yesSalāmat-i kār-i Īrān, 2014
Background and aims: In most industries, manual material handling is an inevitable part of the job.Acute low back pain and workers disability are most important injuries caused by manual material handling tasks.
Z Panjali   +3 more
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Manual of seed handling in genebanks [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
This manual and its accompanying self-learning module provide detailed procedural guidlines and lessons for staff who do not have the opportinity to attend courses on seed conservation and genebank management.
Nowell, D.   +5 more
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Enhancing Above-Knee Prosthetic Design for Inclusive Workplaces: Ergonomic Considerations in Manual Material Handling

open access: yesJurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri
Employment is crucial for economic sustainability and social inclusion, yet individuals with disabilities face significant barriers. Globally, only 44% of disabled individuals are employed compared to 75% of those without disabilities.
Khoirul Muslim   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

User Assessment of Passive Exoskeleton in Manual Material Handling

open access: yes
Manual material handling (MMH) tasks, involving activities like lifting, carrying, and holding various loads, contribute significantly to lower back fatigue, pain, injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders in occupational settings. To address these challenges, passive back-supporting industrial exoskeletons (BExo) have been introduced as assistive ...
Arnold Nieto   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Age-related variations in trunk muscle activation and kinematics during lifting in chronic low back pain: a cross-sectional study

open access: yesScientific Reports
Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, however, the influence of age on electromyography (EMG) during lifting tasks is not well understood.
Tianwei Zhang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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