| Document ID (ISN) | 59277 |
| CIS number |
92-2072 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0014-0139 - Ergonomics |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Stċlhammar H.R., Louhevaara V. |
| Title |
Anthropometric, muscle strength and spinal mobility characteristics as predictors in the rating of acceptable loads in parcel sorting |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 1992, Vol.35, No.9, p.1033-1044. 37 ref. |
| Abstract |
The rating of acceptable load attained with a standard test and a work-simulating test for postal parcel sorting was related to anthropometric, muscle strength, and spinal mobility characteristics of 18 male sorters. The dynamic endurance of hand-grip muscles, trunk strength, and spinal flexibility seemed to be the most powerful predictors for the psychophysically assessed acceptable loads in experienced workers performing manual materials handling tasks. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
manual handling; maximum acceptable weight of lift; postal services |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
endurance limit; bending posture; statistical evaluation; anthropometry; muscular strength |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Finland |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Communications industry
|
