Role of ergonomics in the transfer of technology to industrially developing countries

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<abstract>Technological development has contributed to economic growth and social progress as well as a reduction of many sources of occupational accidents, injuries and stresses. Consideration of ergonomics in the choice and utilization of the transferred technology can help to create a good fit between technology, technology users and the operating environment. Application of ergonomics is, however, not widely spread in most IDC. Ergonomics input willl create the appropiate working environment in which people are safe and motivated to participated and can better utilize company resources for increasing system productivity, reliability and availability</abstract>
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<text>Vol. 43 nº 7, July 2000 ; p. 903-907</text>
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