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Publikováno v:
Sensors, Vol 21, Iss 19, p 6646 (2021)
Previous research identifies that pushing and pulling is responsible for approximately 9–18% of all low back injuries. Additionally, the handle design of a cart being pushed can dramatically alter a worker’s capacity to push (≅9.5%). Surprising
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https://doaj.org/article/32aebcd0a7524f688d2df464821bcc41
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Forest Engineering. 25:83-100
The 1980s were very active years for the world’s forest harvesting industry. Many new machines and logging systems were being introduced, particularly in North America and Scandinavia. However, the forest engineering community had no dedicated scie
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https://doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2014.958906
https://doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2014.958906
Autor:
Jeremy Rickards, Carol Putnam
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Workplace Health Management. 5:210-219
PurposeWhile the rationale for interventions in a workplace to enhance employee health are well documented, practitioners have difficulty making an economic case to justify the investment required and to demonstrate positive returns on that investmen
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https://doi.org/10.1108/17538351211268863
https://doi.org/10.1108/17538351211268863
Autor:
Jeremy Rickards
Publikováno v:
The Forestry Chronicle. 84:539-542
Human Factors Engineering is an interdisciplinary science concerned with the effect of work on the human body and its relationship to the workplace. Since the 1970s, UNB – Forest Engineering has been a major contributor to teaching and research in
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https://doi.org/10.5558/tfc84539-4
https://doi.org/10.5558/tfc84539-4
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 36:761-766
This study assessed quantitatively knee extension and flexion muscle coactivation and strength before and after a 6-week strength-training program in older adults. Fifteen older adults between the ages of 55 and 75 years participated in this study. T
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2006.05.006
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2006.05.006
Publikováno v:
Robotica. 23:319-327
This study presents a novel means of assessing upper limb tasks by using mechanical energy. Potential energy quantifies six work related activities, studied for 20 working-age non-prosthesis users and three powered below elbow prosthesis users. Two m
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https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::0b711f76700d072ae44c09740f38821f
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0263574704001341
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0263574704001341
Autor:
Usha Kuruganti, Jeremy Rickards
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 34:451-457
Human factors engineering (HFE) is the study of the impact of workplace design, and workplace environment, on people and includes those issues that have an impact on the body's structure and functioning. The goal of HFE is to assure the personal heal
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https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::865fad9a30b46d6bc636a31cf9783cdb
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2004.05.004
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2004.05.004
Publikováno v:
Applied Ergonomics. 32:225-237
Microbreaks are scheduled rest breaks taken to prevent the onset or progression of cumulative trauma disorders in the computerized workstation environment. The authors examined the benefit of microbreaks by investigating myoelectric signal (MES) beha
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https://doi.org/10.1016/s0003-6870(00)00071-5
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0003-6870(00)00071-5
Publikováno v:
Ergonomics. 43:1887-1903
Occupationally induced hand and wrist repetitive strain injuries (RSI) such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are a growing problem in North America. The purpose of this investigation was to apply a modification of the wrist flexion/ extension models o
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https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130050174527
https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130050174527
Autor:
J. R. Sexsmith, Edmund Biden, Jeremy Rickards, D. F. Lovely, K. Rush, T. W. Hruczkowski, B. Hudgins
Publikováno v:
Journal of Microcomputer Applications. 18:127-147
This paper describes the design and development of an eight-channel ambulatory monitor for use in ergonomic and rehabilitation studies. This portable, battery operated instrument is capable of recording various physiological and biomechanical paramet
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https://doi.org/10.1016/s0745-7138(05)80023-5
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0745-7138(05)80023-5