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- Title
Ergonomic risk factors and their association with musculoskeletal disorders among Indian dentist: a preliminary study using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment.
- Authors
Golchha, Vineet; Sharma, Pooja; Wadhwa, Jitesh; Yadav, Deepti; Paul, Rahul
- Abstract
Ergonomics is the scientific study of people and their work. The manufacturers typically do not design to accommodate the dimensions of the individual user. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have emerged as major health problem among workers in both industrialized and industrially developing countries. Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) was developed to investigate the exposure of the individual workers to risk factors associated with work-related upper limb disorders.
- Publication
Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research, 2014, Vol 25, Issue 6, p767
- ISSN
1998-3603
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.4103/0970-9290.152202