Work related neck and upper limb symptoms have a multi-factorial origin. Possible risk
factors are of a physical, psychosocial or personal origin. These factors can reinforce each …

Trends in global working life suggest that the occurrence of jobs characterized by long-
lasting low-level loads or repetitive operations is increasing. More physical “variation” is …

Factors such as repetitiveness of work, required application of forces, handling of heavy
loads, and awkward, static postures expose assembly line workers to risks of …

Objectives In spite of preventive efforts, organizations and employees face several
challenges related to working life and occupational health, such as a substantial prevalence …

The aim of this systematic review was to summarise evidence on the effects of job rotation
on musculoskeletal complaints, exposures related to musculoskeletal complaints and …

Background Faster recovery from work may help to prevent work-related ill health. Aims To
provide a preliminary assessment of the range and nature of interventions that aim to …

Objectives We sought to determine whether interventions that target work organization or the
psychosocial work environment are effective in preventing or reducing work-related …

The aim of study is to suggest a job rotation schedule by developing a mathematical model
in order to reduce cumulative workload from the successive use of the same body region …

Time is a key issue for both ergonomists and engineers when they engage in production
system interventions. While not their primary purpose, the actions of engineers have major …

Background Waste collectors around the world are at risk for work‐related disorders and
injuries. The aim of this study was to assess work demands, acute physiologic responses …