| Document ID (ISN) | 64860 |
| CIS number |
95-1538 |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Shtayin Ch., Gilad Y., Laurig V., Shefer A., Langer R., Meser E. |
| Title |
Characterization, identification and diagnosis of the factors responsible for the development of Neuritis Ulnaris among diamond polishers |
| Original title |
Ifyun ziuy veivchun hagormim lehitpatchut noyritus ulnaris bemelatshei yahalomim [in Hebrew] |
| Bibliographic information |
Israel Institute of Technology, Faculty of Industrial and Management Engineering, Haifa, Israel, IIT Research Report HEIS-1-93, 1993. 28 + 46p. Illus. Bibl.ref. |
| Abstract |
A cohort of 246 polishers was studied. On an average workday, 41% of the polishers had to interrupt their work because of pain in the hands, for periods from 30min. to one week. There was no significant difference between the left and the right hand. The ergonomics of polishing were analyzed; wrist movements were involved in 50% of the polishing cycle. Recommendations are made for the optimum design of work stations. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
diamond cutting; jewellery manufacture; wrist; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Israel; occupational medicine; cohort study; polishing machines |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Israel |
| Subject(s) |
Other industries and occupations
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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| Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics
Glass, pottery and related materials
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