Physically Disabled at Work: Need for Ergonomic Interventions

The work environment and work tasks should be adapted to make work possible to persons with permanent physical disabilities. A physical disability complicates the journey to and from work and the physical demands at work. The aim of this study was to describe the journey to and from work, physical l...

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Published in:Journal of occupational rehabilitation 1999-12, Vol.9 (4), p.215-225
Main Authors: Nevala-Puranen, N, Seuri, M, Simola, A, Elo, J
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