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A case-control study of chronic neurological and psychiatric disease and occupational exposure to solvents was carried out in eight automobile assembly plants. Cases included 299 subjects who were granted medical disability retirement in 1980-8. « Less
Washington — Journal Article — 5/1/1994 — 1 Views
A two-page checklist for determining the presence of ergonomic risk factors associated with the development of upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders (e.g., repetitiveness, local mechanical contact stresses, forceful manual exertions, awkward postures, and hand tool usage) was developed and evaluated as part of a joint labour-management ergonomics intervention programme. « Less
Washington — Journal Article — 7/1/1993 — 1 Views
Awkward working posture at the trunk, neck and shoulders may be caused by a number of factors, including: workstation layout, visual demands of the job, design of equipment and tools, and work methods. Because awkward posture is a recognized risk factor for the development of fatigue, discomfort, and/or disability, the elimination or reduction of awkward work posture is a major objective of many workplace ergonomic programs.
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Washington — Journal Article — 1/1/1993 — 0 Views
A discriminant analysis was performed using Rasch ability estimates derived from four Patient Evaluation and Conference System (PECS) subscales, to distinguish among the functional independence and impairment profiles exhibited by patients admitted into any of three levels of medical rehabilitation delineated by the National Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (NARF): (1) inpatient hospital, (2) atypical nursing home (intermediate), or (3) day program. More »Two discriminant functions accounted for 91% and 9% of the between-group variance, respectively. « Less
Washington — Journal Article — 10/1/1992 — 1 Views
A one-page checklist for determining the presence of ergonomic risk factors associateed with awkward postures of the lower extremities, trunk and neck was developed and evaluated as part of a joint labor-management ergonomics intervention program. « Less
Washington — Journal Article — 6/1/1992 — 0 Views
Ergonomics or human factors, as an applied science concerning the design of interfaces between man, machine and the working environment, has shown its great capacities and potentials for improving working conditions and efficiency during its applications in most industrially developed countries (IC). As a means of improving the economy, industrialisation has been initiated in many industrially developing countries (DC). More »Knowledge and technology available in ICs have been transferred to DCs in order to increase the process of industrialisation.
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Washington — Journal Article — 12/1/1989 — 0 Views
Surveillance for musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity in industry is in its infancy. Research efforts to elucidate the causal factors of these disorders often rely on either the analysis of existing medical records, worker compensation records (passive surveillance), or the surveying of workers with questionnaire and physical examination (active surveillance). « Less
Washington — Journal Article — 8/1/1986 — 1 Views
