Ergonomics of Carrying Loads by Women in Hills: For Drudgery Reduction, Safety and Comfort
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Edition
1st.ed.
Publisher
ISBN
9788180699306
Length
xx+156p., Illustrations; 23cm.
Subjects
The book is based on an economic research on load carrying activities by hill women of Uttarakhand to assess the impact of the activities on their health—the health hazards, injuries and musculoskeletal disorders in particular. It views the changes in the physiological responses and perceived exertion due to loads, modes, grades and environmental conditions—critical factors in the life of hill women. It notes the effect of different environment ...
