Work-related problems in metal handling tasks in Bangladesh: obstacles to the development of safety and health measures

Article Abstract:

Metal-handling practices of metal workers in Bangladesh that could contribute or lead to musculoskeletal and psychosocial disorders were identified. Criticisms were brought up to raise international awareness on the importance of ergonomics in occupational health and safety. These include observations on the poor working conditions and environments, work schedules, wage systems and climatic conditions. Also noted were the workers' exposure to psychosomatic problems, stress and musculoskeletal wear.

Health aspects, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Physiological aspects, Work, Work (Labor), Metal products industry, Metalworking industry, Bangladesh, Metalworkers

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A data mining technique for discovering distinct patterns of hand signs: implications in user training and computer interface design

Article Abstract:

A data mining technique to discover distinct patterns of hand signs from sensor data is described. In user training and computer interface design, it is important to have knowledge of which computers can easily recognize signs and which signs are not distinguishable by computers.

Analysis, Innovations, Technology application, Computer-aided design, Computer aided design, Data warehousing/data mining, Data mining

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