Musculoskeletal Disorders in Construction Practical Solutions From the Literature
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Sang D. Choi, Ph.D., CSP, CPE, is a professor and director of the graduate program in University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Department of occupational and environmental safety and health. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Western Michigan University. Choi is a professional member of ASSE’s Wisconsin Chapter and he is the editor of the Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research, published by ASSE’s Academics Practice Specialty.
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تاریخ انتشار 2015