Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the leading occupational disease and a major
contributor to the development of age-related hearing loss. The pharmacological prevention …

Studies on hand-transmitted vibration exposure, biodynamic responses, and biological
effects were conducted by researchers at the Health Effects Laboratory Division (HELD) of …

Motor-manual tree felling and processing (MMTFP) is among the most used options in
timber harvesting operations and it is formally known to be a heavy job exposing the workers …

Increasing concerns on human driver comfort/health and emerging demands on suspension
systems for off-road vehicles call for an effective and efficient off-road vehicle ride dynamics …

Respondent error, low resolution, and study participant burden are known limitations of diary
timelines used in exposure studies such as the National Human Exposure Assessment …

Forest workers encounter many health-related problems due to their harsh working
conditions. This study focused on the evaluation of the physical workload of tree fellers …

Electronic waste (e-waste) is a growing occupational and environmental health issue
around the globe. E-waste recycling is a green industry of emerging importance, especially …

In many activities, chainsaw users are exposed to the risk of injuries and several other
hazard factors that may cause health problems. In fact, environmental and working …

Tree felling is recognized as one of the most difficult and physically demanding work phases
in motor–manual wood harvesting, during which maintaining good posture can avert …

Hand-arm vibration (HAV), which potentially causes vibration white finger (VWF), and
occupational noise are serious issues in the agricultural and forestry industries. Generally …