Ergonomic evaluation of processes and products in the manufacture of upholstery

Patrícia Bhering Fialho1, Amaury Paulo de Souza, Luciano José Minette

  • 1Federal Center of Technological Education of Minas Gerais - CEFETMG, Santa Rita st.,900, Curvelo, Minas Gerais, Brazil. patriciabhering@bol.com.br

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|February 10, 2012
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