- Tytuł:
- Low Back Pain Among Residential Carpenters: Ergonomic Evaluation Using OWAS and 2D Compression Estimation
- Autorzy:
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Gilkey, D. P.
Keefe, T. J.
Bigelow, P. L.
Herron, R. E.
Duvall, K.
Hautaluoma, J. E.
Rosecrance, J. S.
Sesek, R. - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/90156.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2007
- Wydawca:
- Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy
- Tematy:
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low back pain
prevalence
lumbar compression
ergonomic factors - Opis:
- Occupational low back pain (LBP) remains a leading safety and health challenge. This cross-sectional investigation measured the prevalence of LBP in residential carpenters and investigated ergonomic risk factors. Ninety-four carpenters were investigated for LBP presence and associated risk factors. Ten representative job-tasks were evaluated using the Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS) and ErgoMaster™ 2D software to measure elements of posture, stress, and risk. Job-tasks were found to differ significantly for total lumbar compression and shear at peak loading (p < .001), ranging from 2 956 to 8 606 N and 802 to 1 974 N respectively. OWAS indicated that slight risk for injury was found in 10 job-tasks while distinct risk was found in 7 of the 10 job-tasks. Seven of the 10 job-tasks exceeded the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) action limit of 3 400 N for low back loading. The point prevalence for LBP was 14% while the annual prevalence was 38%.
- Źródło:
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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics; 2007, 13, 3; 305-321
1080-3548 - Pojawia się w:
- International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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