| Document ID (ISN) | 106020 |
| CIS number |
07-208 |
| ISBN(s) |
3-86509-214-4 |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
Fb 1032
|
| Author(s) |
Bleyer T., Hold U., Macheleidt M., Müller-Arnecke H.W., Rademacher U., Windel A.
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin |
| Title |
Lifting and carrying aids in emergency services - Compilation and examination of major interfaces |
| Original title |
Hebe- und Tragehilfen im Rettungsdienst - Zusammenstellung und Betrachtung wesentlicher Schnittstellen [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2004. 140p. Illus. 54 ref. Price: EUR 14.00. |
| Internet access |
http://www.baua.de/nn_28502/de/Publikationen/Forschungsberichte/2004/Fb1032,xv=vt.pdf [in German]
|
| Abstract |
Factors such as patient weight, the narrowness of stairways and landings and the use of lifting aids have an impact on the physical load of the bearer's body during patient transport or emergency operations. This study evaluates various transport aids from the standpoint of their ease of handling and flexibility of use. By means of an ergonomic evaluation, it examines the interfaces between aids and bearers. An analysis of patient transport operations also provides information on postures and movements, particularly with respect to the hand-arm system. Recommendations are proposed for optimizing the use of various aids on the basis of the overall information gathered, taking ergonomic and anthropometric aspects into account. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
transport of persons; health care personnel; lifting equipment; manual lifting |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
description of equipment; evaluation of equipment; report; Germany; ergonomic evaluation; anthropometry; handles; hand; ambulances; work posture |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Materials handling and storage
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
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