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CISDOC database
| Document ID (ISN) | 104980 |
| CIS number |
06-466 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-6870 - Applied Ergonomics |
| Year |
2005 |
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| Author(s) |
Earle-Richardson G., Jenkins P., Fulmer S., Mason C., Burdick P., May J. |
| Title |
An ergonomic intervention to reduce back strain among apple harvest workers in New York State |
| Bibliographic information |
May 2005, Vol.36, No.3, p.327-334. Illus. 18 ref. |
| Abstract |
The impact of modifications to the apple picking bucket on common picking postures, self-reported comfort, ease of use and speed of harvest was examined for 14 apple pickers. The modification consisted of attaching the bucket to a hip belt in addition to the shoulder strap, ensuring a better load distribution. Subjects wore the modified system and their postures were recorded during their work. The modification did not significantly alter time spent in the various postures. 78.6% of interviewed workers preferred the modified bucket, 71.4% noted a difference in the back, neck, or shoulder, while 64.3% said regular use of the modified bucket would slow their work. The modified bucket seems to be generally acceptable to workers, but needs further development to overcome unintended effects. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
New York; physical workload; orchards; ergonomic evaluation; fruit picking |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
subjective assessment; USA; job study; posture recording; comfort assessment; work efficiency |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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| Browse category(ies) |
Agriculture
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