Sheet Metal Manual Handling Aids: Effects of Design Differences on Muscle Activity and Subjective Assessment

Manual material handling is a common task in various industries and has been linked to work-related musculoskeletal injuries. Handling heavy and bulky sheet metal manually can cause awkward postures and forceful exertion, leading to intense biomechanical load on the workers. A trolley lifter was de...

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Published in:	International Islamic University Malaysia Engineering Journal
Main Authors:	Nadiah Ahmad, Radin Zaid Radin Umar, Isa Halim, Dian Mardi Safitri
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2025-01-01
Subjects:	Ergonomics manual material handling trolleys sheet metal electromyography
Online Access:	https://journals.iium.edu.my/ejournal/index.php/iiumej/article/view/3397

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