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An ergonomic intervention in operation of a rotary maize sheller by TIWARI, P S, PANDEY, M M, GITE, L P, SHRIVASTAVA, A K

“…Research work on the ergonomics of bicycle, reported in literature, mainly deals with sports and rehabilitation activities. However, the use of pedal power for…”
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Push/pull strength of agricultural workers in central India by Tiwari, P.S., Gite, L.P., Majumder, J., Pharade, S.C., Singh, V.V.

“…An agricultural worker has to exert push/pull force in the horizontal plane while operating many farm tools and equipment. However, very little data are…”
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Pedal power for occupational activities: Effect of power output and pedalling rate on physiological responses by Tiwari, P.S., Gite, L.P., Pandey, M.M., Shrivastava, A.K.

“…Because of the socio-economical conditions of farmers in developing countries including India, human muscle power is going to contribute energy requirements…”
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Evaluation of work-rest schedules during operation of a rotary power tiller by Tiwari, P.S., Gite, L.P.

“…The operation of a power tiller involves walking behind the machine on a tilled or puddle land continuously for hours. Physical efforts required for the…”
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Agricultural injuries in Central India: nature, magnitude, and economic impact by Tiwari, P S, Gite, L P, Dubey, A K, Kot, L S

“…A study was carried out in Madhya Pradesh (Central India) to collect data on injury-causing agricultural incidents during the period 1995-1999. The overall…”
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Health Hazards Among Workers of Agro-Processing Industries: An Exploratory Research in Punjab’s Context by Rawat, Indu, Chhuneja, N. K., Gite, L. P., Meena, M. S.

“…Flour dust in Agro-Processing Industries (APIs) is one of the potential sources of health hazards among the workers. Hence, an investigation was undertaken in…”
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Physiological Responses during Operation of a Rotary Power Tiller by Tiwari, P.S., Gite, L.P.

“…A study was carried out at Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, India to measure heart rate and oxygen consumption rate of six male operators…”
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Review of anthropometric considerations for tractor seat design by Mehta, C.R., Gite, L.P., Pharade, S.C., Majumder, J., Pandey, M.M.

“…Tractor driving imposes a lot of physical and mental stress upon the operator. If the operator's seat is not comfortable, his work performance may be poor and…”
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Tractor Controls Actuating Force Limits for Indian Operators by MEHTA, C.R., PANDEY, M.M., TIWARI, P.S., GITE, L.P., KHADATKAR, Abhijit

“…In four-wheel tractors, proper design of controls is important for comfortable and safe operation of the tractor. The design involves location and dimensions…”
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Leg strength of Indian operators in the operation of tractor pedals by Mehta, C.R., Tiwari, P.S., Rokade, S., Pandey, M.M., Pharade, S.C., Gite, L.P., Yadav, S.B.

“…Tractors require more pedal force than road vehicles. The ergonomics literature concerning human strength in the operation of control pedals although extensive…”
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Optimum handle height for an animal-drawn blade harrow by Gite, L P

“…A blade harrow is a tillage implement commonly used by the farmers of Central and Western India. The handle is one of the main components of a blade harrow and…”
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Women empowerment through agricultural mechanization in India by Mehta, C. R., Gite, L. P., Khadatkar, A.

“…Based on the 2011 census, 37% of the total number of agricultural workers in the country are women and by 2020, this figure is expected to be about 45%. The…”
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Makhana (Euryle ferox Salisb.): A high-valued aquatic food crop with emphasis on its agronomic management – A review by Khadatkar, Abhijit, Mehta, C.R., Gite, L.P.

“…•Physical, biological and physiological properties of Makhana (Euryle ferox salisb).•Agronomic management techniques of Makhana in relation to environmental…”
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Interventions to reduce drudgery of workers in the traditional method of harvesting Makhana (Euryale ferox salisb.) seeds from ponds by Khadatkar, Abhijit, Gite, L. P., Gupta, V. K.

“…Makhana (Euryale ferox salisb.) is a seed produced from an aquatic crop, which normally grows in water bodies like ponds. In the traditional way of harvesting,…”
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Hearing impairment of Indian agricultural tractor drivers by Khadatkar, Abhijit, Mehta, C. R., Gite, L. P., Narwariya, B. S., Kumar, Anup

“…Noise is an occupational hazard affecting the health and safety of the tractor drivers. The hearing impairment of Indian tractor drivers has been assessed in…”
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