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Ergonomics is primarily concerned with the relation between workers and their environment. In other words, it is the study of the work conditions and how they directly affect the workers' capabilities and/or limitations. A job hazard analysis, on the other hand, focuses on identifying hazards before they occur, thereby eliminating or reducing workplace ...

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