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Document ID (ISN)111194
CIS number 10-0877
ISSN - Serial title 1886-6123 - Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo
Year 2009
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Patrón Vilar J.M., Ledesma de Miguel J.
Title Evaluation of the postural load at forestry workplaces
Original title Evaluación de la carga postural en puestos de trabajo en el sector forestal [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Dec. 2009, No.55, p.34-40. Illus. 4 ref.
Abstract In this study, three forestry workplaces were analyzed (tree pruning at height and on ground, and tree felling), the final objective being to evaluate the physical workload of workers under various postures. The evaluation was conducted using several methods, including RULA and OWAS. Findings are discussed and recommendations aimed at reducing the onset of certain muskculoskeletal disorders are proposed.
Descriptors (primary) logging and forestry operations; tree felling; tree lopping; musculoskeletal diseases; physical workload; work posture
Descriptors (secondary) Spain; work at height; measurement of physical workload; job study
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Forestry
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Exposure evaluation
Work posture