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Occupational safety and health problems of workers in Hong Kong recycling industries - A preliminary ergonomic study

  • City University of Hong Kong

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Abstract

Recycling industry is developing rapidly in Hong Kong recently. However, there is insufficient information about the current situation of this industry in Hong Kong. The aims of this study were to 1) understand the situations and possible causes of the safety and health problems of workers in Hong Kong recycling industry, 2) identify and evaluate their safety and health problems, 3) propose possible solutions, and 4) provide recommendations and indications of further possible work. By conducting interview with the use of questionnaire, risk analysis, and measurement of workplace condition, the situations and possible causes of the problems were understood, identified and evaluated. Possible solutions were proposed accordingly and indications for further work were suggested.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIMECS 2011 - International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2011
Pages1285-1290
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2011, IMECS 2011 - Kowloon, Hong Kong
Duration: 16 Mar 201118 Mar 2011

Publication series

NameIMECS 2011 - International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2011
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceInternational MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2011, IMECS 2011
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityKowloon
Period16/03/1118/03/11

Keywords

  • Ergonomics
  • Recycling
  • Safety and health

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