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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Arun DevORCiD, Dr Kew Hong ChewORCiD, Dr Mohammed Abdul Hannan
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This research paper presents an analysis of the different kinds of pains in particular lower back pain (LBP) which result from the awkward sitting position of the driver. The analysis is conducted through library research and respondents' field surveys. The research methodology adopted is content analysis with systematic reviews of relevant related scientific journals since the research study is from the conceptual approach. In addition, the data from the surveys will also be used to strengthen the justification of this research outcome and its hypothesis. The objective of this research paper is to identify the various main types of pain suffered by drivers resulting from sitting in an awkward posture in the car seat either during driving or stationary mode, with the ultimate aim of determining the most dominant and prevalent pain, namely low back pain (LBP) in relation to the sitting postures of drivers With this research knowledge content, it can help develop measures for the transport car manufacturing industries and policymakers for the drivingindustry to reduce ergonomic risk of low back pain (LBP).
Author(s): Halek RBA, Dev AK, Chew KH, Hannan MA
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Open Journal of Safety Science and Technology
Year: 2024
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Pages: 75-85
Print publication date: 01/09/2024
Online publication date: 29/08/2024
Acceptance date: 26/08/2024
Date deposited: 09/09/2024
ISSN (print): 2162-5999
ISSN (electronic): 2162-6006
Publisher: Scientific Research Publishing Inc.
URL: https://doi.org/10.4236/ojsst.2024.143006
DOI: 10.4236/ojsst.2024.143006
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