The belief rule-base (BRB) model is a new intelligent expert system with the characteristics
of both expert system and data-driven model. In BRB there are many if-then rules which use …

Purpose This paper aims to examine the moderating effect of Industry 4.0 (I4. 0)
technologies on the relationship between socio-technical (ST) practices and workers' health …

Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a recognized health hazard that primarily affects the
musculoskeletal system of human beings. Although research works on WBV are …

The implementation of lean manufacturing (LM) means a systematic approach of various
management methods and practices, which may influence individuals' job content and the …

Traditional methods for assessing the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders
(WMSDs) have a low sensitivity to changes in input variables. Using them, it is possible to …

Introduction: There are some inherent problems with the use of observation methods in the
ergonomic assessment of working posture, namely the stability and precision of the …

Workplace environment can have a considerable impact on the physical, psychological and
maternal health of pregnant healthcare workers. This article aimed to summarise the impact …

Accurate ergonomic risk assessment is a key to effective workplace design and modification
in construction. However, conventional ergonomic risk assessment methods are time …

The ergonomic assessment of adopted working postures is essential for avoiding
musculoskeletal risk factors in manufacturing contexts. Several observational methods …

The paper describes the testing activity carried out on a commercial passive lower limb
exoskeleton: the Chairless Chair, a wearable sitting support that allows workers to switch …