Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are disorders of the
musculoskeletal system that have the highest prevalence among workers worldwide …

In develo** countries, workers' employed under high-heat furnace work environments are
exposed to severe heat stress; an ignored occupational health hazard especially under the …

This study assessed the manual handling of materials in a local market environment and
evaluated workers' awareness of ergonomics and health risks. Of 315 workers surveyed …

Ergonomics is an interdisciplinary subject that deals with human interaction with computers,
malfunctions, machines, products, and services. For the past two decades it has played a …

BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are leading cause of
injuries among economically backward workers employed under small scale metal casting …

Background: Work operations involving intensive physical activities under hot stressful
workplaces may impose substantial heat stress on the employed workforce, particularly in …

Workers in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) industries, like those in developed and develo**
countries, suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). However, in emerging economies …

In a develo** country like Indonesia, where the majority of the population is working in the
informal sectors, there is a need for ergonomic tool intervention, which is low cost, and easy …

Manual material handling (MMH) tasks are a significant contributor to work-related
musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), particularly in industries where repetitive motions …

Los trastornos músculo-esqueléticos relacionados con el trabajo constituyen motivo de
preocupación para la comunidad científica, avalado por su efecto negativo en la vida de los …