References for the QEC system and on risk assessment for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) (Please contact Dr Guangyan Li to suggest references that can be added to this list, thank you!) E-mail:  guangyan.li@humaneng.co.uk

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Mirmohamadi, M., Seraji, J.N., Shahtaheri, J. Lahmi, M. and Ghasemkhani, M., 2004. Evaluation of risk factors cause musculoskeletal disorders in one of the furniture producer based on the QEC method. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 33, 2.

Li, G. and Buckle, P., 2004. Quick Exposure Checklist (QEC) for the assessment of workplace risks for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). In: Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics Methods, (eds. N. Stanton, A. Hedge, K. Brookhuis et al.), CRC Press.

David, G., Woods, V., Buckle, P. and Stubbs, D., 2003, Further development of the Quick Exposure Check (QEC). In: Ergonomics in the Digital Age. Proceedings of the XVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, August 24-29, 2003, Seoul, Korea.

Ghafarian, V., Sayadli, S. and Kavian, L.J., 2003, Evaluation of correlation in two job analysis techniques of QEC and Ergo-easer. In: Ergonomics in the Digital Age. Proceedings of the XVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, August 24-29, 2003, Seoul, Korea.

Takala, E.P., 2003, How does the scientific literature support the exact risk limits for work-related neck and upper limb disorders? In: Ergonomics in the Digital Age. Proceedings of the XVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, August 24-29, 2003, Seoul, Korea.

Buckle, P., Stubbs, D. and Devereux, J., 2003, Musculoskeletal disorders prevention in the United Kingdom. In: Ergonomics in the Digital Age. Proceedings of the XVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, August 24-29, 2003, Seoul, Korea.

Dempsey, P.G., 2003, Exposure assessment and musculoskeletal disorders: Will ergonomists ever develop a dosimeter? In: Ergonomics in the Digital Age. Proceedings of the XVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, August 24-29, 2003, Seoul, Korea.

Christensen, H., Sogaard, K., Birch, L. and Jensen, C., 2003, Precision demand as a risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders. In: Ergonomics in the Digital Age. Proceedings of the XVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, August 24-29, 2003, Seoul, Korea.

Fallentin, N., 2003, Occupational exposure limits or ergonomics programs - Developmental trends in EU and the US. In: Ergonomics in the Digital Age. Proceedings of the XVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, August 24-29, 2003, Seoul, Korea.

Brown, R. and Li, G., 2003, The development of action levels for the 'Quick Exposure Check' (QEC) system. In: Contemporary Ergonomics 2003, (ed. P.T. McCabe), London: Taylor & Francis, 41-46.

Ghafarian, V. and Sayadli, Sh., 2002, Evaluation of correlation in two job analysis techniques of QEC and Ergo-easer. Paper presented at the National Ergonomics Conference (Iran), 22-23 October, 2002, Iranian Ergonomics Association.

Yarahmadi Rasoul, 2002, Assessment of musculoskeletal risk exposure worker using QEC method.  Paper presented at the National Ergonomics Conference (Iran), 22-23 October, 2002, Iranian Ergonomics Association.

Steele, D. and Stubbs, D., 2002, Measuring working postures of midwives in the healthcare setting. In: Contemporary Ergonomics 2002, (ed. P.T. McCabe), London: Taylor & Francis, 39-44.

Alsaleh, K., Leaver, R. and Crawford, J., 2001, Cumulative trauma disorders in manula assembly, humanizing work and work environment. In: Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Congress, (eds. G. Ray, A. Ganguli and P. Nag), December 11-14, 2001, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India, 288-294

Brown, R., 2001, Further evaluation of the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) System, with particular attention to the scoring system. Unpublished MSc thesis, University of Sunderland.

Sabiston, J., 2001, An investigation into the cross validation of frequently used task analysis tools within the same working environment. Unpublished MSc thesis, University of Sunderland.

Li, G., 2001, A proactive approach to work-related low-back pain and other musculoskeletal problems in the workplace - Application of QEC system in industry. Paper presented at the "Backs For The Future Symposium 2001", Industry Centre, Sunderland, UK

Assessing WMSDs, 2001, HFES Bulletin, Vol.44, No.2, February 2001, p4

Li, G. and Buckle, P., 2000, Evaluating change in exposure to risk for musculoskeletal disorders - A practical tool. In: Proceedings of the IEA 2000/HFES 2000, July 30-August 4, San Diego, 5-407-408.

Musculoskeletal disorders - re-evaluating risks. The Safety & Health Practitioner, April 2000, p31.

Quick Exposure Check (news report). The Ergonomist, Number 364, Oct.2000, p6.

Musculoskeletal disorders - studying ways to evaluate risks. The Ergonomist, Number 356, February 2000, p3.

Li, G. and Buckle, P., 1999, Current techniques for assessing physical exposure to work-related musculoskeletal risks, with emphasis on posture-based methods. Ergonomics, 42, 5, 674-695.

Li, G and Buckle, P., 1999, Evaluating change in exposure to risk for musculoskeletal disorders - a practical tool. HSE Contract report 251/1999 HSE Books ISBN 0 7176 1722 X, pp82.

David, G.C., 1999, Preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomics 99, The Safety and Health Practitioner, July, 1999.

Li, G. and Buckle, P., 1998, A practical method for the assessment of work-related musculoskeletal risks - Quick Exposure Check (QEC). In the Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 42nd Annual Meeting, October 5-9, Chicago, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society: 1351-1355.

Buckle, P. and Li, G. 1998, Applying fuzzy logic in the assessment of posture and frequency of movement. Proceedings of PREMUS-ISEOH '98 3rd Int Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. 21-25 September, Helsinki Finland. p.53

Buckle, P. and Li, G. 1998, A user-orientated tool for assessing risks to musculoskeletal disorders. Proceedings of PREMUS-ISEOH '98 3rd Int Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, 21-25 September 1998, Helsinki Finland. p.113

Li, G. and Buckle, P., 1997, The development of a practical tool for musculoskeletal risk assessment. In: Contemporary Ergonomics 1997, (ed. S.A. Robertson), London: Taylor&Francis, 442-447.

Buckle, P. and Li, G., 1997, A practical approach to musculoskeletal risk assessment in the real workplace. In: From Experience to Innovation. Proceedings of the 13th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association. Vol. 4, (eds. P. Seppala, T. Luopajarvi, C. Nygard and M. Mattila), June 29-July 4, Finland, 138-140.

Buckle, P. and Li, G., 1997, The developing of methods/tools to help participatory approaches to prevention of musculoskeletal disorders at work. In: From Experience to Innovation. Proceedings of the 13th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association. Vol. 4, (eds. P. Seppala, T. Luopajarvi, C. Nygard and M. Mattila), June 29-July 4, Finland, 257-259.

Buckle, P. and Li, G., 1996, User needs in exposure assessment for musculoskeletal risk assessment. In: Virtual Proceedings of CybErg 1996: The First International Cyberspace Conference on Ergonomics, (eds.:L.Straker and C. Pollock), Curtin University of Technology. http://www.curtin.edu.au/conference/cyberg

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