| Document ID (ISN) | 65061 |
| CIS number |
95-1528 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0014-0139 - Ergonomics |
| Year |
1994 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Burton A.K., Tillotson K.M., Boocock M.G. |
| Title |
Estimation of spinal loads in overhead work |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 1994, Vol.37, No.8, p.1311-1321. Illus. 39 ref. |
| Abstract |
A field study revealed that motor mechanics typically spent 8% of their time working overhead with up to 10° of lumbar extension. In a laboratory study, stature change was measured in subjects performing simulated motor vehicle maintenance tasks both overhead and at chest height. The overhead task entailed more lumbar extension and perceived exertion than did the chest-height task; only small changes in stature were observed at the end of the work period and there was no significant difference between the tasks. No evidence was found to indicate a need for ergonomic intervention in overhead work tasks as far as spinal loading is concerned. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
work posture; body mechanics; spinal column; service stations and repair shops |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
curvature of spine; lumbar column |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation
Work posture
Ergonomics
|
