Risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among oil palm fruit harvesters during early harvesting stage

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Risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among oil palm fruit harvesters during early harvesting stage

This cross-sectional study intends to investigate the associations of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among foreign labourers on a socio-economic background, occupational exposure, social lifestyle, and postures adopted during harvesting tasks. A total of 446 male respondents (263 FFB cutters; 183...

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Main Authors:	Ng, Yee Guan, Mohd Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri, Mohd Yusoff, Irwan Syah, Hashim, Zailina, Md Deros, Baba, Abu Bakar, Shahriman, How, Vivien
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Institute of Rural Health in Lublin 2015
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/46196/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/46196/1/Risk%20factors%20of%20musculoskeletal%20disorders%20among%20oil%20palm%20fruit%20harvesters%20during%20early%20harvesting%20stage.pdf

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