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An ergonomics intervention program to prevent worker injuries in a metal autoparts factory
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Type:
Author(s):
Nitaya Poosanthanasarn ,Chantima Lohachit , Wijitr Fungladda, Sooth Sriboorapa and Chompusakdi Pulkate
Design Process Covered:
Analyze, Build, Research
Industry Sector:
Accomodations, Consumer Products, Employment
Country:
Thailand
Date:
November 30, 2016
Overview:
Developing countries of Asia have alarmingly high fatality rates of industrial workers. Participatory ergonomics intervention are carried out in these regions; however, they are limited to issues such as back pain. Therefore, this study tries to assess causes of injuries in the pressing and storage...
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