Development of new hard hat dimensions using user-centered design approach among oil palm harvesters

• Main Authors: Mohd Shukoor, Nor Shuhada, Mohd Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri, Guan, Ng Yee, Mohd Suadi Nata, Dayana Hazwani
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IOS Press 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53930/1/Development%20of%20new%20hard%20hat%20dimensions%20using%20user-centered%20design%20approach%20among%20oil%20palm%20harvesters.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53930/; https://content.iospress.com/articles/work/wor2741
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Background: Hard hats are among the personal protective equipment (PPE) used in many industries to reduce the impact of any falling object on the skull and also to prevent head and brain injuries. However, the practice of wearing a safety helmet during working hours is still low. This is due to the...