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Investigation on Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Ergonomic Risk Factors at Metal Stamping Industry

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The objective of the study is to identify the symptoms ofmusculoskeletal disorder (MSD) and ergonomic risks on manual handling task at a metal stamping company. Data were collected using Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) and the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). The results revealed that there were significant relationships between self-reported pain and RULA posture scores on the trunk and neck regions with reference to MSD symptoms. Further, the results of RULA score also indicated high risk posture level on the task being investigated.

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Vathna Mean*, Nor Suliani Abdullah, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Hideki Aoyama, Kruy Sothea

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Ergonomic Risk Factors, Manual Handling, Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD)

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