Self-recordings of upper arm elevation during cleaning - comparison between analyses using a simplified reference posture and a standard reference posture.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To reduce ergonomic risk factors in terms of awkward and constrained postures and high velocities, it is important to perform adequate risk assessments. Technical methods provide objective measures of physical workload. These methods have so far mainly been used by researchers. However, if written instructions how to apply the sensors and how to adopt the reference posture are provided, together with triaxial accelerometers, it may be possible for employees to record their own physical workload. The exposure in terms of e.g. upper arm elevations could then easily be assessed for all workers in a workplace. The main aims of this study were: 1) to compare analyses for self-recording of upper arm elevation during work using a simplified reference posture versus using a stan

SUBMITTER: Dahlqvist C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6238373 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature