The effect of hand tools’ handle shape on upper extremity comfort and postural discomfort among hand-woven shoemaking workers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2019.102833
Abstract: Abstract Hand tools are widely used in a large number of occupations. Many workers have to use hand tools to accomplish their duties. This may cause work-related Upper Extremities Musculoskeletal Disorders (UEMSDs). The present study… read more here.
Keywords: discomfort; hand tools; hand; upper extremities ... See more keywords
Experimental Evaluation of Respirable Dust and Crystalline Silica Controls During Simulated Performance of Stone Countertop Fabrication Tasks With Powered Hand Tools
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxx040
Abstract: Objectives Workers who fabricate stone countertops using hand tools are at risk of silicosis from overexposure to respirable crystalline silica. This study explored the efficacy of simple engineering controls that can be used for dust… read more here.
Keywords: stone; hand tools; silica; hand ... See more keywords
Work-related injuries among farm workers engaged in agricultural operations in India: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2022-044541
Abstract: Purpose We aim to investigate nature, risk factors as well as magnitude of farm injuries and fatalities among agricultural workers in rural India. Methods An Agricultural Injury Study (AIS) was conducted using selected 1703 villages… read more here.
Keywords: farm; number; farm machinery; related injuries ... See more keywords
Agricultural Farm-Related Injuries in Bangladesh and Convenient Design of Working Hand Tools
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/4273616
Abstract: Injuries during cultivation of land are the significant causes of recession for an agricultural country like Bangladesh. Thousands of tools are used in agricultural farm having much probability of getting injury at their workplaces. For… read more here.
Keywords: farm related; hand tools; agricultural farm; hand ... See more keywords
Prevention of occupational traumas by developing an ergonomic design and modifying farmers' postures in walnut gardens of Tuyserkan, Iran
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DOI: 10.4103/atr.atr_48_19
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Occupational traumas are known as work-related disorders, associating with some sorts of factors such as repetitive tasks, body postures, workstations, and hand tools. These traumas cause various problems for both workers and… read more here.
Keywords: walnut gardens; hand tools; occupational traumas; hand ... See more keywords