An ergonomic assessment of upper limb musculoskeletal risk factors using revised strain index (RSI) and threshold limit value for hand activity level (TLV- HAL) in hand-swen shoe workers

• Published in: Majallah-i muhandisī-i bihdāsht-i ḥirfahʹī = Journal of occupational hygiene engineering Vol. 4; no. 4; pp. 39 - 46
• Main Authors: Hajaghazadeh, Mohammad, Ghahramani, Abolfazl, Hajaghazadeh, Mohamad
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Persian
• Published: Hamadan University of Medical Sciences 01.01.2018
• Subjects: Ergonomic assessment; overexertion; repetitive action; shoe

Introduction: Repetitive movements and overexertion during occupational activities can lead to musculoskeletal disorders in the upper limbs. The aim of this study was to assess the ergonomic risk factors of the upper limb extremities using modified strain index (RSI) and threshold limit value for ha...