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PROF. MADYA DR. KARMEGAM A/L KARUPPIAH
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
megam@upm.edu.my
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PROFESSIONAL

NAME :
(Prof. Madya Dr.) KARMEGAM A/L KARUPPIAH
POST :
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ENTITY :
FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

FIELD OF SUPERVISION
HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS / INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE / OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH / PUBLIC HEALTH / SAFETY, HEALTH AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION
PHD
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERDANG, SELANGOR
Graduated : 2012
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING)
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERDANG, SELANGOR
Graduated : 2005
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL)
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERDANG, SELANGOR
Graduated : 2000
DIPLOMA PENDIDIKAN
MAKTAB PERGURUAN TEKNIK KUALA LUMPUR
Graduated : 2002
BOOK PUBLICATION
1. Malaysian Palm Oil Mill Industry: Analyses on economics, social, safety and health
    ISPN: 9789670924939
2. EOH3202 Occupational Health
    ISPN: 9789673446247
3. Vibrating Feet For Active Women
    ISPN: 9786297689159
JOURNAL PUBLICATION
1. Safety System for Child Pillion Riders of Underbone Motorcycles in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
2. Children Pillion Rider Safety Awareness among Motorcycle Users in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
3. Non-Compliance of Malaysia Motor Vehicles (Safety Seatbelts) Rules 1978
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
4. Hazard and Risk Analysis of Different Sterilizer Technology in Palm Oil Mills
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
5. NEEDLESTICK AND SHARP INJURIES AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN SAUDI HOSPITALS: A REVIEW
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
6. Conceptual Framework for the Design of a Child Motorcycle Safety Seat
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
7. Materials Selection for Wet Cylinder Liner
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
8. Evaluation of Motorcyclist?s Discomfort during Prolonged Riding Process with and without Lumbar Support
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
9. Interventions to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders among Motor Vehicle Workers: A Review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
10. Conceptual design and prototype of smart calling system research
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
11. Heat Related Illness in Palm Oil Mill Workers under Heat Stress
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
12. Ergonomics in agriculture: An Approach in Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
13. Risk Factors of Muscular Discomfort among Motorcyclist-Review Article
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
14. A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF INTERVENTION TO REDUCE MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS: HAND AND ARM DISORDERS
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
15. A NEED FOR NEW ACCIDENT THEORIES IN MALAYSIA?
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
16. Effects of gaseous nitriding AISI4140 alloy steel on corrosion and hardness properties
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ERA
17. Potential safety risks in schools: Ensuring the safety of our precious ones
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
18. Vibration exposure and work-musculoskeletal disorders among traffic police riders in Malaysia: A review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
19. Health care workers safety: Screening and immunization: A review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
20. How safe are our children in vehicles on the road? A Malaysian perspective
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
21. Economic effectiveness of Ergonomics interventions
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
22. Case study: Sonic effect of product setup on perceived quality: an approach to home appliance design
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
23. Calf massager: Intervention for body muscle discomfort during prolonged standing
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
24. Latex glove industry: Prevalence of heat‐related illness among Malaysian workers
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Social Science Citation Index (JCR)
25. A Review: Muscle Discomfort of Police Officers in Vehicles
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
26. Ergonomic Interventions: Comparisons between Footrest and Anti-Fatigue Mat In Reducing Lower Leg Muscle Discomforts during Prolonged Standing
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
27. Risk factors analysis: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among male traffic policemen using high-powered motorcycles
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
28. Likert Scale vs. Visual Analogue Scale on Vehicle Seat Discomfort Questionnaire: A Review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
29. Respiratory Effects of Exposure to High Levels of Particulate Among Malaysian Traffic Police
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
30. Prevalence of safety equipment and helmet use among school students commuting to school in South Selangor, Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
31. Footrest intervention: Association between prolonged standing and perceived exertion in the body parts among industrial workers using Borg’s scale questionnaire
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Social Science Citation Index (JCR)
32. High-Powered Police Motorcycle: Muscle Discomfort Among Malaysian Traffic Police Riders
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
33. Does Prolonged Standing at Work Among Teachers Associated With Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)?
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
34. Prevention of Occupational Traumas by Developing an Ergonomic Design and Modifying Farmers’ Postures in Walnut Gardens of Tuyserkan, Iran
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
35. Associations of Occupational, Socio-Demographic and Lifestyle Factors with Lung Functions in Malaysian Traffic Policemen
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
36. Ergonomic Risk Assessment On Selected Hot-Work Workers At Company XXX
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
37. Impacts of pm2.5 on respiratory system among traffic policemen
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Social Science Citation Index (JCR)
38. The Perception on School Footwear Comfort among Primary School Female Teachers in Terengganu
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
39. Developing a new Vertical Multiplier to modify the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
40. Malaysian Traffic Police in Highly Populated Areas: Is it Safe Working Outdoors on a Daily Basis?
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
41. Occupational hazard in Malaysian traffic police: special focus on air pollutants
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
42. Usability testing of a wireless individual indicator system application: Monitoring exposure to outdoor air pollution among Malaysian Traffic Police
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Social Science Citation Index (JCR)
43. Spatial Assessment and Number of Bicycle Stations in an Educational Setting (Case Study: Iran University of Science and Technology)
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
44. Risk Riding Behaviours of Young Motorcyclists Among Students in Univeristi Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
45. Product Design Process in the Context of Sustainable Development: An Approach to Waste Reduction
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
46. Effectiveness of armrest prototype on muscle activity among male motorcyclists
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
47. Concept Development and Field Testing of Wireless Outdoor Indicator System for Use in Monitoring Exposures at Work among Malaysian Traffic Police
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
48. Effects Of Armrest Prototype on Comfort Among Motorcyclists During Prolonged Riding Process.
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
49. Cracking the code: uncovering the factors that drive COVID‑19 standard operating procedures compliance among school management in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
50. Effectiveness of the Developed Hot-work Chair Prototype for Hot-work Workers: A Preliminary Study in the View of Ergonomics
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
51. Empowering Manual Handlers: A Comprehensive Ergonomic Awareness Training Program In Plastic Manufacturing Kulai, Johore
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
PUBLICATION
2024
Effectiveness of the Developed Hot-work Chair Prototype for Hot-work Workers: A Preliminary Study in the View of Ergonomics
2024
Cracking the code: uncovering the factors that drive COVID?19 standard operating procedures compliance among school management in Malaysia
2023
Concept Development and Field Testing of Wireless Outdoor Indicator System for Use in Monitoring Exposures at Work among Malaysian Traffic Police
2023
Protecting Those Who Protect Us: A Review of Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Police Officers
2023
Effectiveness of the developed Hot-work chair prototype for Hot-work workers: A preliminary Study in the View of Ergonomics
2022
Effectiveness of armrest prototype on muscle activity among male motorcyclists
2022
Risk Riding Behaviours of Young Motorcyclists Among Students in Univeristi Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor
2022
Usability testing of a wireless individual indicator system application: Monitoring exposure to outdoor air pollution among Malaysian Traffic Police
2021
Effectiveness of lumbar support with built-in massager system on spinal angle profiles among high-powered traffic police motorcycle riders: A randomised controlled trial
2021
Occupational hazard in Malaysian traffic police: special focus on air pollutants
2020
Impacts of pm2.5 on respiratory system among traffic policemen
2020
The Perception on School Footwear Comfort among Primary School Female Teachers in Terengganu
2020
Footrest intervention: Association between prolonged standing and perceived exertion in the body parts among industrial workers using Borgs scale questionnaire
2020
Does Prolonged Standing at Work Among Teachers Associated With Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)?
2020
Developing a new Vertical Multiplier to modify the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation
2020
Narrative Review of Infection Control Knowledge and Attitude among Healthcare Workers
2020
High-Powered Police Motorcycle: Muscle Discomfort Among Malaysian Traffic Police Riders
2020
Ergonomic Risk Assessment On Selected Hot-Work Workers At Company XXX
2020
Prevalence of safety equipment and helmet use among school students commuting to school in South Selangor, Malaysia
2020
Malaysian Traffic Police in Highly Populated Areas: Is it Safe Working Outdoors on a Daily Basis?
2020
Associations of Occupational, Socio-Demographic and Lifestyle Factors with Lung Functions in Malaysian Traffic Policemen
2019
Calf massager: Intervention for body muscle discomfort during prolonged standing
2019
Risk factors analysis: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among male traffic policemen using high-powered motorcycles
2019
Respiratory Effects of Exposure to High Levels of Particulate Among Malaysian Traffic Police
2019
Case study: Sonic effect of product setup on perceived quality: an approach to home appliance design
2019
Likert Scale vs. Visual Analogue Scale on Vehicle Seat Discomfort Questionnaire: A Review
2019
Latex glove industry: Prevalence of heat?related illness among Malaysian workers
2017
Potential safety risks in schools: Ensuring the safety of our precious ones
2017
Health care workers safety: Screening and immunization: A review
2017
How safe are our children in vehicles on the road? A Malaysian perspective
2017
Vibration exposure and work-musculoskeletal disorders among traffic police riders in Malaysia: A review
2016
Risk Factors of Muscular Discomfort among Motorcyclist-Review Article
2016
Children Pillion Rider Safety Awareness among Motorcycle Users in Malaysia
2016
A NEED FOR NEW ACCIDENT THEORIES IN MALAYSIA?
2016
NEEDLESTICK AND SHARP INJURIES AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN SAUDI HOSPITALS: A REVIEW
2015
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF INTERVENTION TO REDUCE MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS: HAND AND ARM DISORDERS
2015
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NEW MODEL OF MOTORCYCLE SEAT WITH BUILT-IN LUMBAR SUPPORT
2014
Hazard and Risk Analysis of Different Sterilizer Technology in Palm Oil Mills
2014
Interventions to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders among Motor Vehicle Workers: A Review
2014
Non-Compliance of Malaysia Motor Vehicles (Safety Seatbelts) Rules 1978
2014
Heat Related Illness in Palm Oil Mill Workers under Heat Stress
2014
Safety System for Child Pillion Riders of Underbone Motorcycles in Malaysia
2012
Evaluation of Motorcyclist?s Discomfort during Prolonged Riding Process with and without Lumbar Support