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A means for predicting low-back musculo-skeletal disorders from jolting and jarring of heavy equipment operators.
- Source :
- Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science; Jul2011, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p379-394, 16p, 2 Color Photographs, 3 Illustrations, 1 Diagram, 6 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- This article presents a step-by-step procedure for predicting the occurrence (or non-occurrence) of lumbar spinal disorders in workers subjected to long-term, whole-body vibration exposure. The procedure consists of relatively simple steps including the use of a biodynamic computer model together with an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard. The underlying analysis is based upon Kane's equations and the resulting worker model is validated with experimental data provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Biodynamics Laboratory, University of Vermont, and with published data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CHRONIC disease risk factors
OCCUPATIONAL disease risk factors
MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases
SPINE diseases
RISK of backache
INJURY risk factors
BIOLOGICAL models
BIOMECHANICS
BLUE collar workers
COMPUTER simulation
KINEMATICS
LUMBAR vertebrae
MACHINERY
RESEARCH funding
PHYSIOLOGICAL stress
VIBRATION (Mechanics)
DISEASE risk factors
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1463922X
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 62667379
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14639221003725431