Ergonomic design of silken tofu (taho) vendors' equipment and work method for improved safety and productivity

• Main Authors: Andrews, Michelle R., Angeles, Yasmin B., Gallegos, Jesus C., IV, Seva, Rosemary R.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2009
• Subjects: Design—Human factors; Product design; Musculoskeletal system—Diseases; Industrial Engineering
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/9230
• Institution: De La Salle University

The re-design of the taho vendor apparatus arose in order to address the ergonomic needs and potential occupational hazards of carrying the yoke apparatus. The aim of the study was not to alleviate but to reduce the dangers of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries (MSD/MSI) experienced by the taho...