| Document ID (ISN) | 111568 |
| CIS number |
11-0283 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics |
| Year |
2010 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Trask C., Teschke K., Morrison J., Johnson P., Village J., Koehoorn M. |
| Title |
EMG estimated mean, peak, and cumulative spinal compression of workers in five heavy industries |
| Bibliographic information |
2010, Vol.40, p.448-454. 46 ref. |
| Abstract |
The goal of this study was to explore the use of compression-normalized electromyography (CNEMG) to estimate mean, peak, and cumulative loading of the low back in workers of five heavy industries and to compare the estimates to the NIOSH guidelines. Full-shift EMG measurements were collected from 105 workers and transformed into units of low back compressive force. The mean, peak, and cumulative CNEMG as well as the percentage of work time spent above 3400 Newton (N) and 6800 N were calculated. Findings are discussed. CNEMG allowed the feasible investigation of tasks and jobs, and represents a more objective measure of exposure than observations or self-reports. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
British Columbia; back disorders; physical workload; measurement of load on muscles; electromyography |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Canada; exposure evaluation; forestry; woodworking industry; construction industry; road transport; warehousing; description of technique |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational physiology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics
Exposure evaluation
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