Assessment of musculoskeletal load in refuse collectors

Background: The aim of this work was to assess the load on the musculoskeletal system and its effects in the collectors of solid refuse. The rationale behind this study was to formulate proposals how to reduce excessive musculoskeletal load in this group of workers. Material and Methods: The study g...

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Main Authors: Zbigniew W. Jóźwiak, Alicja Bortkiewicz, Teresa Makowiec-Dąbrowska, Bronisław Kapitaniak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2013-08-01
Series:Medycyna Pracy
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Online Access:http://medpr.imp.lodz.pl/Ocena-obciazenia-ukladu-ruchu-u-ladowaczy-nieczystosci-stalych,487,0,2.html