A study on ergonomics awareness in Nigeria

Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

Volumn 4, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 731-734

  Ismaila, S O ^a  

^a Department of Mechanical Engineering   (Nigeria)

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EID: 77953050671     PISSN: 19918178     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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