Reports on an observational study of civil engineering work in Brazil which uncovered several areas where work practices result in ergonomically unsaf...
Report of a study which was conducted to determine the biomechanical stresses on the upper extremity and lower back regarding various size bricks used...
Report of a study of bricklayers laying concrete blocks which was performed to determine the biomechanical stresses and metabolic demands on their low...
Report on a study which was conducted to measure the whole body isometric strength capability and horizontal shear forces of 47 male construction work...
Report on the results of a study on workers' postural instability while lifting or hanging drywall sheets....
Two prototypes of transportable work which improved ergonomics were tested in tile-setting companies to evaluate the opinions of tile setters of the s...
Report on an intervention project using a participatory process to develop a system for carpenters and laborers to obtain body harness equipment satis...
Report on a study designed to develop a tool to determine the ergonomic risk factors of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) and slips/ fall potential a...
Report on a study which documented changes in electromyographic (EMG) activity and shoulder moment resulting from changes in overhead work posture of...
Report on the results of a study exploring an optimum measurement strategy for the application of manual materials handling guidelines in scaffolding....