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040 _cAIMIT LIBRARY
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082 _a001.0723381
_bGITL
245 _aDevelopments in agricultural and industrial ergonomics/
_cEdited by L P Gita...[et.al].
260 _aNew Delhi :
_bAllied Publishers Pvt Ltd ,
_c2009.
300 _axi;196p. ;
_bHB
440 _vVolume-II : Women at Work
500 _aThis book is a vital compilation of research presented at the International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE-2007, hosted by the Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering in Bhopal. As part of the two-volume proceedings titled "Developments in Agricultural and Industrial Ergonomics," this specific text is dedicated to a crucial and often underrepresented area of study. It focuses exclusively on the ergonomic challenges and considerations for women across different spheres of their lives. The volume is thoughtfully organized into two comprehensive sections. The first, "Women in Agriculture," delves into the physical demands and specific risks faced by women working in the agricultural sector. It presents studies aimed at designing better tools, practices, and environments to enhance their safety, health, and productivity. The second section, "Women at Work and Home," broadens the scope to address the diverse ergonomic needs in various occupational settings beyond farming, as well as within the domestic environment. This dual approach provides a holistic examination of the factors affecting women's well-being and performance, making the volume an essential resource for ergonomists, designers, policymakers, and anyone committed to creating equitable, efficient, and safe spaces for women.
700 _aGite, L P.
_9259191
700 _aMehta, C R.
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700 _aKotwaliwale, Nachiket.
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700 _aMajumder, Joydeep.
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