Development of an ergonomics risk assessment tool for repetitive task assessment (RTRA).
BACKGROUND: Most ergonomics assessment tools for repetitive task have been used in industries which are mainly focused on assessing the biomechanical risk factors that affect musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) rather than the psychosocial and work environment risk factors. OBJECTIVE: To develop a tool...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 74; no. 4; pp. 1595 - 1612 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2023
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