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Document ID (ISN)71693
CIS number 98-1500
ISSN - Serial title 0018-7208 - Human Factors
Year 1998
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Lavender S.A., Chen S.H., Li Y.C., Andersson G.B.J.
Title Trunk muscle use during pulling tasks: Effects of a lifting belt and footing conditions
Bibliographic information Mar. 1998, Vol.40, No.1, p.159-172. Illus. 20 ref.
Abstract Topics: back belts; electromyography; flooring; lumbar column; manual handling; measurement of load on muscles; physical workload; pulling tasks; slippery floors; work posture.
Descriptors (primary) pulling tasks; back belts; manual handling; physical workload
Descriptors (secondary) flooring; slippery floors; electromyography; lumbar column; measurement of load on muscles; work posture
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Materials handling and storage
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Belts, harnesses and lifelines