Developing Ergonomics Measurement Tool for Public Sectors by Abdullah, Nor Azimah Chew

“…Based on the findings, a more cohesive study should be established where future research can focus on the effect of musculoskeletal problems among industries as to build perception about the significance of ergonomics amongst Malaysian workforce in order to improve health and performance of workers and lead to higher organizational productivity and efficiency.…”
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Validity test for simple ergonomics risk assessment (SERA) method by Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani, Md Deros, Baba, A.Ghani, Jaharah, Ismail, Ahmad Rasdan, Mohd Nawi, Nur Syazwani, Abdull, Noor Hidayah

“…Validity test is important during the development of ergonomics measurement.Failure to conduct validity tests will result in the measurement method being developed to be incapable of providing reliable ergonomics measurements.The objective of this study is to conduct validity test on the simple method ergonomics measurement which was developed.The method named Simple Ergonomics Risks Assessment (SERA).Content validity test and criterion validity test were conducted.The content validity test consists of 6 ergonomics experts who actively provide inputs and positive feedbacks to improve the measurement method being developed.Meanwhile, the criterion validity test involves data collection of complaints on body parts among oil palm workers which were derived from Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and ergonomics risk assessment scores obtained from SERA. …”
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Ergonomic problems and stress among workers in a manufacturing company by Hassan, Zuraida, Mohd Sarif, Nurul Hayati Hanisah

“…Ergonomics is one of the most important elements which influence both the productivity and the quality of workers’ output.Avoidance of the ergonomic consideration while designing the work and work process increases stress among workers. …”
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A Preliminary Review of Multiscale Fret as Innovation of Ergonomic Guitar by Sulistiono, Sulistiono, Suhardi, Bambang, Ishartomo, F, Nugraha, I

“…The development of multiscale fret as innovation of ergonomic guitar concept aims to make this innovation applied more by guitar luthiers in designing a guitar signature that is modern and ergonomic. …”
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Ergonomics risk among computer user of Universiti Utara Malaysia students by Saimat, Siti Nazuah, Nawi, Nur Syazwani

“…Ergonomics risk factors are about the situation that can make people get pain. …”
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Instrument - Ergonomic issues (IEI) integrating mixed mode of research in instrument construction by Kumar M., Dileep, Govindarajo, Normala S, Ismail, Noor Azizi

“…There are several issues related to ergonomics in oil palm plantations.In order to measure the causative factors of ergonomics quantitative measurements are hardly ever exists.A cross-country study was conducted to identify the root cause of ergonomics issues in oil palm plantations, with an objective of defining properly the concept ergonomics issues, contextualizing the topic to oil palm plantations.The study followed mixed methodology integrating quantitative methods. …”
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Malaysian oil palm workers are in pain: Hazards identification and ergonomics related problems by Mohd Nawi, Nur Syazwani, Md Deros, Baba, Ab. Rahman, Mohd Nizam, Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani, Nordin, Norani

“…Agricultural activities have always been associated with hazards and injuries.Most common injuries experienced by workers are health, safety and ergonomic injuries.It stems from many causes, such as the use of manual tools, incorrect working position, inadequate rest and overloading.This paper aims to reveal the daily hazardous work task of oil palm plantation workers with highlighting the ergonomics problems and risk of injury they faced.Observations of work tasks and distribution of Modified Nordic Questionnaire (MNQ) were performed for every work unit.Worker’s activities and posture while performing work tasks were recorded extensively using camera and video recordings for ergonomics analysis.Results from the observation and questionnaire survey conducted, showed that oil palm plantation workers are exposed to the risk of dangerous work every day.Fresh fruit bunches cutter and loose fruit collectors were having highest body pain complaints and almost from them are having low back pain problems.Therefore, it is necessary for an immediate action from the management in order to determine the current prevalence of ergonomic injuries. …”
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Ergonomic Studies on Safety and Health Work in the Industrial Building System (IBS) Project by Zailani, Muhamad Al Amin, Mohd Nawi, Nur Syazwani

“…Ergonomic in the construction industry is a priority for construction workers to produce high quality work, good health and good comfort. …”
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The perception ergonomic seating chair in lecture hall: student comfortability and body posture by Nor Hashim, Abdul Aziem, Mad Lazim, Halim

“…The objective of this study is to identify experience when sitting on the chair in Lecture Hall 6, to identify the knowledge about ergonomics among males and females and to determine factors likely cause the ergonomic problem. …”
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Communicating effectively the lifelong blue print and its demands to improve Open Distance Learning (ODL) ergonomics by Dzakiria, Hisham, Mohamad, Bahtiar

“…This paper is intended to improve Open Distance Learning (ODL) ergonomics to minimize attrition rate in Malaysia lifelong learning initiatives.The issue confronting learning ergonomics which design characteristics in the learning process and the environment is its influence and impact on learning performance adaptability.Profiling the learners can improve ergonomics in ODL.Communicating such initiatives effectively offers possible improvements in course design, facilitation of meaningful learning experiences, student comfort and productivity; the accumulation of these attributes could reduce learning frustrations in the process of acquiring new knowledge.…”
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Conceptual design of semi-automatic wheelbarrow to overcome ergonomics problems among palm oil plantation workers by Nawik, N. S. M., Deros, B.M., Rahman, M. N. A., Sukadarin, E. H., Nordin, Norani, Tamrin, S. B. M., Bakar, S. A., Norzan, M. L.

“…The aim of this research is to improve the design of a wheelbarrow, which is suitable for workers and a small size oil palm plantation.The wheelbarrow design was drawn using CATIA ergonomic features. The characteristic of ergonomics assessment is performed by comparing the existing design of wheelbarrow. …”
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A systematic review of ergonomic risk factors associated with computer work-related musculoskeletal disorders in office workstations by Abdol Rahman, Mohd Nasrull, Mohamad, Siti Shafika

“…This review aims to give an overview of ergonomic risk factors associated with computer work-related musculoskeletal disorders in office workstations. …”
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A systematic review of ergonomic risk factors associated with computer work-related musculoskeletal disorders in office workstations by Abdol Rahman, Mohd Nasrull, Mohamad, Siti Shafika

“…This review aims to give an overview of ergonomic risk factors associated with computer work-related musculoskeletal disorders in office workstations. …”
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Proposed Improvement of Occupational Safety Health in Gamelan Wirun Palu Gongso Industry Using Participatory Ergonomics Approach by Suhardi, Bambang, Citrawati, Agustina, Astuti, Rahmaniyah Dwi, Adiasa, Iksan

“…This study aims to identify hazards in the workplace, determine the highest priority of hazards to be solved, and then provide recommendations for improvement based on the priority. A participatory ergonomic approach is used to solve the problems in this study. …”
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Postural assessment in pen-and-paper-based observational methods and their associated health effects: a review by Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani, Md Deros, Baba, Ghani, Jaharah A, Mohd Nawi, Nur Syazwani, Ismail, Ahmad Rasdan

“…Introduction: This review describes standardized ergonomics assessment based on pen-and-paper observational methods for assessing ergonomics risk factors.Objective: The three main objectives are to analyze published pen-and-paper observational methods, to extract and understand the risk levels of each method and to identify their associated health effects. …”
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Job demands, low back pain, and job crafting behaviors: a proposed framework by Al-Natour, Malek Ahmad, Abdullah, Nor Azimah Chew

“…Though the relationship between JDs and LBP is well-established in the ergonomics literature, studies on the role of proactive behaviors are neglected. …”

On modelling cognitive load during reading task by Ghanimi, Hayder M. A., Ab. Aziz, Azizi, Ahmad, Faudziah

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WMSD complaints among palm oil plantation workers: Impact of machine and technology usage by Mohd Nawi, Nur Syazwani, Md Deros, Baba, Ab. Rahman, Mohd Nizam, Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani, Nordin, Norani

“…Practitioner Summary: Machines and technologies would be very helpful tools, if the designers have considered various ergonomic factors at the design stage. This is important because a good and realistic relationship needs to be established between human user and machine. …”
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Malaysian manufacturers' values in the product design process by Saud, Mohammad Basir, Melan, Mustakim, Adawiyah, Wiwiek Rabiatul

“…The findings of this study revealed that Malaysian SMIs are generally using several values such as ergonomics, aesthetics, technical aspects, environmental impacts, value analysis, quality functional deployment, etc for designated products for exports market. …”
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Assessing the level of safety Knowledge-Attitude-Behaviour (Safety KAB): A case study in a public cleansing firm by Zulkifly, Syazwan Syah, Syed Ismail, Sharifah Norkhadijah, Hasan, Nor Halim, Mahadi, Muhammad Razif, Baharudin, Mohd Rafee

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