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Iran University of Medical Sciences

[ 1 ] - Investigating of the relationship between musculoskeletal Discomforts and the permissible levels of manual load lifting and postural assessment score (Case study in a printing industry)

Introduction: Musculoskeletal Discomforts are one of the main problems in all occupations and industries. Printing industry workers are involved in tasks that increase the risk of musculoskeletal Discomforts. So, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between musculoskeletal Discomforts and manual load lifting and workers’ postures in a printing industry. Methods: In this st...

[ 2 ] - Comparative assessment of manual load lifting tasks in three methods: KIM-LHC, WISHA and SNOOK tables: Case study in printing industry

Background: today, musculoskeletal disorders are considered as a serious threat for workers, and one of the main activities, which leads to these problems, is lifting tasks. Moreover, workers in printing industry are widely involved in inappropriate postures and lifting loads. The aim of this study was to compare the results of assessment of lifting tasks with KIM-LHC, WISHA and Snook tables in...

[ 3 ] - Design and validation of a tool to assess the safety principles of working with nanomaterials in nanotechnology laboratories

Introduction: The unique properties of nanomaterials, in addition to their applications in science and technology, can be a threat to human health and the environment. Exposure to these materials may occur in workplaces or in research laboratories. It can be said that about half of people with occupational exposure to nanomaterials work in academic environments and laboratories. So, the present...