The Identification,Assessment and Impact of ‘Good Ergonomics Practices’ for Casual Apparel Manufacturing within Levi Strauss Europe,Middle East and Africa
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The Identification,Assessment and Impact of ‘Good Ergonomics Practices’ for Casual Apparel Manufacturing within Levi Strauss Europe,Middle East and Africa
It has been recognised by ergonomists for some time that there are a number of risk reduction measures and controls that can be used to control the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (Buckle, P, 1988; Putz-Anderson, V, 1988. Their introduction into a casual apparel manufacturing environment where production is driven by incentive working presents particular challenges. The identification and promulgation of good practices is a key aspect being used in driving an ergonomics strategy in Levi Strauss Europe, Middle East and Africa (LSEMA) with the aim of reducing and controlling musculoskeletal risk.
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