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Ergonomic Job Analysis: A Structured Approach for Identifying Risk Factors Associated with Overexertion Injuries and Disorders

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Pages 353-363 | Received 16 Jul 1990, Accepted 15 Oct 1990, Published online: 24 Feb 2011

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