| Document ID (ISN) | 107442 |
| CIS number |
07-1486 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Jones T., Kumar S. |
| Title |
Comparison of ergonomic risk assessments in a repetitive high-risk sawmill occupation: Saw-filer |
| Bibliographic information |
2007, Vol.37, p.744-753. Illus. 15 ref. |
| Abstract |
The aims of this study were to compare the results of various ergonomic risk assessment methods, and to examine the association between the measure of risk obtained by applying these methods and incidence rates recorded in practice. Quantified physical exposure information collected from 15 saw-filers in four sawmill facilities was used to calculate the RULA, REBA, ACGIH TLV, Strain Index and OCRA procedures for various postures and efforts. Recorded incidence of upper extremity musculoskeletal injury in the saw-filer position ranged from 0.12 to 0.86 per person year worked. The assessment methodologies examined broadly agreed that a level of risk was associated with performance of the saw-filer job. The sensitivity of each of the risk assessment methods is discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
repetitive work; repetitive strain injury; sawmilling industry; risk factors |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
reliability; ergonomic evaluation; comparative study; upper extremity disorders; frequency rates |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Woodworking industry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Lumber and the woodworking industry
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Woodworking industry
|
