[align=left]Abstract

Some tools or interfaces designed not to fit the size of individuals make users experience discomfort and lower productivity. Previous studies on hands tend to focus only on measuring lengths of various

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An ergonomic expert system for risk assessment of work-related musculo-skeletal disorders

Sonja Pavlovic-Veselinovic a, Alan Hedge b, *, Matija Veselinovic c
a Faculty of Occupational Safety, University of Nis, Serbia
b Cornell University, USA
c Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Nis, Serbia

Abstract

A computer-based expert system (SONEX) was developed to identify ergonomic risks for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) in a wide v

[align=left]Paolo Lenzuni a, *, Roberto Deboli b, Christian Preti b, Angela Calvo c
a Italian National Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), Florence Research Unit, Florence, Italy
b Institute for Agricultural and Earth-moving Machines (IMAMOTER), Italian National Research Council, Turin, Italy
c Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (DISAFA), University of Turin, It

[align=left]The Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) was designed to quickly quantify risks associated with computer work and to establish an action level for change based on reports of worker discomfort. Computer use risk factors were identified in previous research and standards