Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea (대한인간공학회지)

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Ergonomic Guidelines and Intervention Procedures for Farm Workers

  • Jeong, Byung-Yong (Department of Industrial & Management Engineering, Hansung University) ;
  • Kim, Yong-Hwan (Department of Industrial & Management Engineering, Hansung University)
  • Received : 2011.06.08
  • Accepted : 2011.07.18
  • Published : 2011.08.31
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Abstract

Objective: The aim of this paper is to introduce ergonomic guidelines and intervention procedures for farm workers. Background: It is necessary to ameliorate the conditions of risky and hazardous work for farm workers. Method: Various references and books have been reviewed to assess ergonomic guidelines and intervention procedures for farm workers. Results: Human centered intervention has become an important approach not only to prevent musculoskeletal disorders but also to enhance the efficiency of work for farm workers. Conclusion: Farm work should be improved by active cooperation with researchers in field of ergonomics. Application: These results can be used to provide baseline information for more effective improvements of farm work.

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