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A randomized and controlled trial of a participative ergonomics intervention to reduce injuries associated with manual tasks: Physical risk and legislative

Authors :
Straker, L.
Pollock, C.
Egeskov, R.
Burgess-Limerick, R.
Source :
Ergonomics. Feb 5, 2004, Vol. 47 Issue 2, 166-188
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

A randomized and controlled trial of Perform, a participative ergonomics intervention designed to reduce the risks of injury associated with manual skills is reported. The results highlight a significant decrease in estimates of manual task risk and suggest a better legal compliance in the Experimental group.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00140139
Volume :
47
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Ergonomics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.125270915