Physical strain and work ergonomics in farmers with disabilities

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

Volumn 3, Issue 1-2, 1997, Pages 77-88

  Nevala Puranen, Nina ^a   Sörensen, Lars ^b  

^a FINNISH INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH   (Finland)

^b Peurunka Medical Rehabilitation and Physical Exercise Centre   (Finland)

Author keywords

Agriculture; Disability; Ergonomics; Injury; Rehabilitation; Strain

Indexed keywords

EID: 85008776228     PISSN: 10803548     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10803548.1997.11076366     Document Type: Article

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