Ergonomics risk assessment tools

Authors

  • ทศพล บุตรมี Faculty of Public Health, Naresuan University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/dcj.2016.28

Keywords:

ergonomic risk factors, tool, assessment

Abstract

There are many ergonomics risk factors contribute to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) including high forces, awkward posture, repetitive and long duration task and exposure to vibration during working. Therefore, exposure risk assessment is a crucial step in protecting workers from developing WMSDs. Procedures and tools for assessing the ergonomics risk of WMSDs based on parameter related to many factors including purpose of the tool, the body regions, types of jobs the tool is appropriate for, the expected output of the tool and limitations of the tool.

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Published

2016-03-31

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บุตรมี ท. Ergonomics risk assessment tools. Dis Control J [Internet]. 2016 Mar. 31 [cited 2024 Apr. 25];42(1):11-4. Available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/DCJ/article/view/151968

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Vol. 42 No. 1 (2016): January-March

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Review Article

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