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Participatory Work Improvement in Small Workplaces by ITANI, Toru

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Current situation and future issues of work-related diseases in Japan by Itani, Toru

“…According to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, more than 1,000 workers are killed by occupational accidents and diseases every year, in…”
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Effects of a Modified Ambulance Night Shift System on Fatigue and Physiological Function among Ambulance Paramedics by Takeyama, Hidemaro, Itani, Toru, Tachi, Norihide, Sakamura, Osamu, Murata, Kensaburo, Inoue, Tatsuki, Takanishi, Toshimasa, Suzumura, Hatsuko, Niwa, Sayuri

“…Abstract: Effects of a Modified Ambulance Night Shift System on Fatigue and Physiological Function among Ambulance Paramedics: Hidemaro TAKEYAMA, et al…”
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Effects of Adjustable Sit-stand VDT Workstations on Workers' Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Alertness and Performance by EBARA, Takeshi, KUBO, Tomohide, INOUE, Tatsuki, MURASAKI, Gen-i, TAKEYAMA, Hidemaro, SATO, Tomoaki, SUZUMURA, Hatsuko, NIWA, Sayuri, TAKANISHI, Toshimasa, TACHI, Norihide, ITANI, Toru

“…Adjustable sit-stand workstations, which are designed to allow workers to sit and stand autonomously while working, were examined to identify the effects on…”
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How do the timing and length of a night-shift nap affect sleep inertia? by Kubo, Tomohide, Takahashi, Masaya, Takeyama, Hidemaro, Matsumoto, Shun, Ebara, Takeshi, Murata, Kensaburo, Tachi, Norihide, Itani, Toru

“…Napping is one strategy that may assist night shiftworkers to cope with sleepiness and fatigue. However, one potential disadvantage of napping is that…”
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The Nighttime Nap Strategies for Improving Night Shift Work in Workplace by TAKEYAMA, Hidemaro, KUBO, Tomohide, ITANI, Toru

“…Nighttime napping is an effective measure to prevent adverse effects due to night shift work. A characteristic of nighttime nap is that it can result in…”
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Interactive Model of Subsidiary Behaviors, Work Performance and Autonomic Nerve Activity during Visual Display Terminal Work by Takanishi, Toshimasa, Ebara, Takeshi, Murasaki, Gen‐i, Kubo, Tomohide, Tachi, Norihide, Itani, Toru, Kamijima, Michihiro

“…Abstract: Interactive Model of Subsidiary Behaviors, Work Performance and Autonomic Nerve Activity during Visual Display Terminal Work: Toshimasa TAKANISHI, et…”
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Impact of Nap Length, Nap Timing and Sleep Quality on Sustaining Early Morning Performance by KUBO, Tomohide, TAKEYAMA, Hidemaro, MATSUMOTO, Shun, EBARA, Takeshi, MURATA, Kensaburo, TACHI, Norihide, ITANI, Toru

“…The study examined how nap length, nap timing and sleep quality affect early morning performance (6:00 to 8:00). Twelve students participated in a simulated…”
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Promotion of a Healthy Work Life at Small Enterprises in Thailand by Participatory Methods by KRUNGKRAIWONG, Sudthida, ITANI, Toru, AMORNRATANAPAICHIT, Ratanaporn

“…The major problems of small enterprises include unfavourable working conditions and environment that affect safety and health of workers. The WISE (Work…”
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Ergonomics solution for crossing collisions based on field assessment of visual environment at urban intersections in Japan by Mori, Midori, Horino, Sadao, Kitajima, Sou, Ueyama, Masaru, Ebara, Takeshi, Itani, Toru

“…This paper aims to assess quantitatively the actual visual environment of uncontrolled urban downtown intersections in Japan in relation to frequently…”
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Approaches to Occupational Health Based on Participatory Methodology in Small Workplaces by ITANI, Toru, TACHI, Norihide, TAKEYAMA, Hidemaro, EBARA, Takeshi, TAKANISHI, Toshimasa, MURATA, Kensaburo, INOUE, Tatsuki, SUZUMURA, Hatsuko, KURUNGKRAIONG, Sudthida, KHUVASANONT, Tanavadee, BATINO, Jose Maria

“…An intervention based on the methodology developed by the International Labour Office, the Work Improvement in Small Enterprises (WISE) was carried out to…”
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Brief Hourly Exercise during Night Work can Help Maintain Workers' Performance by SATO, Tomoaki, KUBO, Tomohide, EBARA, Takeshi, TAKEYAMA, Hidemaro, INOUE, Tatsuki, IWANISHI, Megumi, TACHI, Norihide, ITANI, Toru, KAMIJIMA, Michihiro

“…Increased night work is an important issue because of its implications on workers' health, safety and performance. This study examined the effects of brief…”
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A Case Study on Evaluations of Improvements Implemented by WISE Projects in the Philippines by TAKEYAMA, Hidemaro, ITANI, Toru, TACHI, Norihide, TAKANISHI, Toshimasa, INOUE, Tatsuki, MURATA, Kensaburo, EBARA, Takeshi, BATINO, Jose Maria

“…The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of work improvements in small enterprises (WISE) on workloads and productivity, and managers' satisfaction…”
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Characterizing Recovery of Sleep after Four Successive Night Shifts by KUBO, Tomohide, TAKAHASHI, Masaya, TACHI, Norihide, TAKEYAMA, Hidemaro, EBARA, Takeshi, INOUE, Tatsuki, TAKANISHI, Toshimasa, MURASAKI, Gen-i, ITANI, Toru

“…The purpose of this study was to characterize the recovery pattern of sleep following simulated, four successive night shifts in ten healthy men (22.9 ± 3.2…”
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Achievement of the POSITIVE (Participation-Oriented Safety Improvement by Trade Union InitiatiVE) Activities in the Philippines by TACHI, Norihide, ITANI, Toru, TAKEYAMA, Hidemaro, YOSHIKAWA, Toru, SUZUKI, Koji, CASTRO, Ariel B.

“…The POSITIVE (Participation-oriented safety improvement by trade union initiative) programme was introduced into the Philippines in 1995. The monitoring of…”
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Effects of the length and timing of nighttime naps on task performance and physiological function by Takeyama, Hidemaro, Matsumoto, Shun, Murata, Kensaburo, Ebara, Takeshi, Kubo, Tomohide, Tachi, Norihide, Itani, Toru

“…To examine the effects of the length and timing of nighttime naps on performance and physiological functions, an experimental study was carried out under…”
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Impact of ISO/TS 20646-1 `Ergonomic Procedures for the Improvement of Local Muscular Workloads' on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders by EBARA, Takeshi, KHUVASANONT, Tanavadee, KRUNGKRAIWONG, Sudthida, AMORNRATANAPAICHIT, Ratanaporn, TACHI, Norihide, TAKEYAMA, Hidemaro, MURATA, Kensaburo, TAKANISHI, Toshimasa, INOUE, Tatsuki, SUZUMURA, Hatsuko, MORI, Midori, ITANI, Toru

“…The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published a new Technical Specification (TS), ISO/TS 20646-1 `Ergonomic procedures for the improvement…”
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Psycho-Physiological Effects of Naps during Night Shifts on Morning Types and Evening Types by Takeyama, Hidemaro, Itani, Torn, Tachi, Norihide, Sakamura, Osamu, Suzumura, Hatsuko

“…An experimental study was carried out under simulated shift-work schedules to examine the effects of a nighttime nap on task performances and…”
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Evaluation of the effects of a health education program on the improvement of hypercholesterolemia by Inoue, Tatsuki, Ebara, Takeshi, Kubo, Tomohide, Takeyama, Hidemaro, Anzai, Masaya, Sakai, Yasuko, Sato, Tomoaki, Itani, Toru

“…This study examined the effects of a health education program based on the self- reliance and self-action philosophy and the use of group work methodology on…”
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Estimation of Energy Expenditure during Sedentary Work with Upper Limb Movement by Tsurumi, Kunio, Itani, Torn, Tachi, Norihide, Takanishi, Toshimasa, Suzumura, Hatsuko, Takeyama, Hidemaro

“…Estimation of Energy Expenditure during Sedentary Work with Upper Limb Movement: Kunio Tsurumi, et al. Health Sciences of Life, Work and Environment,…”
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