Self-evaluation of biomechanical task demands, work environment and perceived risk of injury by nurses: A field study

Occupational Ergonomics

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 13-27

  Karwowski, Waldemar ^a   Jang, Ren Liu ^a   Rodrick, David ^a   Quesada, Peter M ^a   Cronin, Sherill N ^b  

^a University of Louisville   (United States)

^b BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Biomechanical tasks demands; Nursing; Perceived risk of musculoskeletal injury; Physical exertion; Work environment

Indexed keywords

EID: 35848968854     PISSN: 13599364     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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