Analysis and improvement of work postures in the building industry: application of the computerised OWAS method.
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Summary
The work described here examined the use of the OWAS (Ovako Working Posture Analysing System) method to analyse work postures in building construction, the development of a portable computer system for theOWAS method, and improvement of work posture identified as poor, and use as part of the ergonomics training programme of the company.
- Type
- article
- Published
- 1991-02-01
- Cited by
- 200
- References
- 15
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Keywords
Workload, Work (physics), Human factors and ergonomics, Engineering, Construction industry
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