Document ID (ISN) | 61709 |
CIS number |
94-387 |
Year |
1991 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Mattila M., Kivi P. |
Title |
Analysis of problematic working postures and manual lifting in building tasks |
Bibliographic information |
In: Quéinnec Y. and Daniellou F. (eds.), Designing for everyone, Taylor and Francis Ltd., Rankine Road, Basingstoke RG24 OPR, Hants, United Kingdom, 1991, p.281-283. 5 ref. |
Abstract |
On the basis of earlier studies using Job Load and Hazard Analysis at three large construction sites, twelve jobs involving physical workload and having a probable or definite effects on health were subjected to a more detailed method of posture analysis (OWAS). All work situations studied by biomechanical analysis involved the risk of musculoskeletal injuries to a certain percentage of the work population. The multilevel analysis used in this study was useful in identifying the essential problems and in determining appropriate solutions. |
Descriptors (primary) |
Finland; construction industry; hazard evaluation; manual lifting |
Descriptors (secondary) |
work posture; body mechanics; ergonomic evaluation |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | Finland |
Subject(s) |
Construction industry
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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Browse category(ies) |
Construction industry and civil engineering Risk evaluation
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