| Document ID (ISN) | 102235 |
| CIS number |
03-1446 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0022-443X - Journal of Science of Labour - Rōdō Kagaku |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Okumoto Y., Taruoka M. |
| Title |
Physical load analysis of bush cutting work using a biomechanical load model |
| Original title |
Seirikigaku-moderu ni yoru kusakari-sagyōji no jintai-fuka-kaiseki [in Japanese] |
| Bibliographic information |
2004, Vol.80. No.2, p.49-56. Illus. 8 ref. |
| Abstract |
Reducing physical work load in forestry work is important in Japan, where the majority of forestry workers is quite old (70% are above 50 years of age). This report concerns a study of forestry workers engaged in bush cutting. Physical exertions for lower-level cutting and for work on a slope were difficult to sustain for a long time. It is recommended to limit the duration of continuous cutting work in order to avoid excessive fatigue due to unnatural work postures. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
forestry; Japan; land clearing; physical workload; grass |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
fatigue |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Japan |
| Subject(s) |
Forestry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Forestry and logging
|
