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Bernardino Ramazzini, the father of occupational medicine, is also considered to be a pioneer in what field, by pointing out the hazards associated with postures assumed in various occupations?

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Answer: Ramazzini is also considered to be a pioneer in ergonomics.

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Ergonomics is a field of study which explores the interaction between people and their environment. This field focuses on individuals' behavior in relation to their occupation, colleagues, workplace, systems, etc. Ramazzini (1633-1714) devoted particular attention to occupational diseases. He became a pioneer in ergonomics by exploring the hazards caused by postures in different occupations and strongly encouraging workplace inspection.

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