| Document ID (ISN) | 105575 |
| CIS number |
06-1129 |
| ISBN(s) |
2-89631-009-6 |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
Etudes et recherches R-431
|
| Author(s) |
Bellemare M., Beaugrand S., Champoux D., Larue C., Massicotte P., Gonella M. |
| Title |
Study of subway operators' OHS problems and possibilities for cab layout reorganization |
| Original title |
Etude de la problématique santé et sécurité du travail des opérateurs du métro et des possibilités de réaménagement des loges de conduite [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut de recherche Robert Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2005. xii, 169p. Illus. 33 ref. Price: CAD 16.05. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge. Report is also available on CD-ROM (included). |
| Internet access |
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-431.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
This study examined the working conditions and health status of subway drivers in Montreal. It was based on an analysis of company data on occupational accidents and sickness absences, a questionnaire survey of drivers and observations of drivers at work. Results indicated that exposure to vibration and uncomfortable work posture were the main constraints for cab drivers. Computer simulations and full-size mock-up trials led to proposed modifications for increasing the space inside the cab and to proposed criteria for choosing and positioning new seats. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Quebec; ergonomics; public transport; drivers seats; rail transport; drivers cabs |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Canada; report; vibration; equipment layout; sitting posture; design of equipment; musculoskeletal diseases; psychology of work organization; mental health; questionnaire survey; standing posture |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation
Ergonomics
Rail transportation
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