This paper reviews the literature concerning the use of surface electromyography (sEMG) for
the study of the neck musculature in response to work and workplace design during light …

Conceptually, biological and socioeconomic evolution have occurred concurrently.
However, their rates have been differential. Within a minuscule fraction of time …

Two important goals of ergonomics are the comfort, and the health and safety of workers. In
many ways these are mutually compatible, for where health and safety is jeopardized, the …

Objective: The objectives were to determine the postural consequences of varying computer
monitor height and to describe self-selected monitor heights and postures. Design: The …

The effects of the VDT screen height on working posture and electromyographic (EMG)
activities of the neck and shoulder muscles were determined in 10 healthy subjects. The …

This research describes the influence of “eye level” and “low” monitor locations on the head
and neck posture of subjects performing a word processing task. Lowering the monitor to a …

Background: Gold ornament making industries are one of the widespread small-scale
industries of India. These industries belong to the unorganized sector of the state. A large …

Musculoskeletal neck discomfort is prevalent in many occupations and has been the focus of
much research employing surface electromyography (sEMG). Significant differences in …

A conceptual generic model for fatigue-mediated overexertion, margin of safety, and job-
related risk of injury is proposed. The model has been built with the variables of force …

Purpose Precision handicraft workers are often exposed to stressful postures and poor
working conditions while performing different jobs, that are directly associated with the …