A method of ergonomic workplace evaluation for assessing occupational risks at workplaces.
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The paper discusses new trends in developing and implementing methods of workplace analysis. It presents a sample method of ergonomic workplace evaluation developed at the Poznañ University of Technology. The method is a response to the industrial sector's demand for tools supporting occupational risk assessment. The authors also present opportunities and benefits of applying the method in occupational safety management systems, which have gained increasing popularity in recent years.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics : JOSE
دوره 7 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001