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Document ID (ISN)61709
CIS number 94-387
Year 1991
Convention or series no.
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 ProvinceFinland
Subject(s) Construction industry
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Construction industry and civil engineering
Risk evaluation