Prolonged standing during monotonous tasks such as assembly line jobs may lead to
musculoskeletal disorders including increased fatigue, pain and stiffness in active muscles …

For ergonomic intervention of manual materials handling (MMH) tasks, biomechanical,
physiological, and psychophysical approaches have been studied. In the automobile …

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the psychological fatigue and
analyze muscle activity of production workers who are performing processes jobs while …

Workers in various industries where materials are handled manually are at a higher risk of
suffering musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and related body pains. These workers …

BACKGROUND: Prolonged, awkward postures among assembly line workers can lead to
work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). OBJECTIVE: This study determined the …

Sit-stand stools are available for use in industrial settings, but there is a lack of quantitative
evidence demonstrating benefits for lower limb, back and/or neck/shoulder outcomes. In this …

Introduction: The vast majority of ergonomics research has addressed the demands of work
in standing or sitting postures, and understandably so. However, many workers (eg …

An awkward and static work posture has been recognized as a risk factor for workrelated
musculoskeletal problems. The objective of this study was to investigate some of the factors …

In industrial workplaces, many workers perform processes jobs in standing position for a
long period of time. Working in standing position can be linked to versatility because the …

Twelve office workers participated in a study investigating effects of four sit/stand schedules
(90-min sit/30-min stand, 80/40, 105/15, and 60/60) via several objective and subjective …