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Document ID (ISN)73953
CIS number 99-2079
ISSN - Serial title 0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics
Year 1999
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Fredericks T.K., Fernandez J.E.
Title The effect of vibration on psychophysically derived work frequencies for a riveting task
Bibliographic information Mar. 1999, Vol.23, No.5-6, p.415-429. Illus. 24 ref.
Abstract A laboratory experiment was conducted to determine maximum acceptable task frequencies (MAF) for males performing a simulated riveting task at different wrist postures and applied force levels using an operational rivet gun. Twelve healthy males from a university population served as subjects. Results indicated that MAF decreased significantly with a deviation in wrist posture and an increase in applied force. These results were supported by various physiological variables and ratings of perceived exertion. It was also determined that decrements in MAF due to vibration were 36% while decrements due to wrist posture were 19%. This would indicate that vibration, as a risk factor in the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, is of more concern than wrist posture. Implications of the findings are discussed. Topics: grip strength; hand-arm vibration; human experiments; musculoskeletal diseases; repetitive strain injury; riveting; speed of work; upper extremities; vibrating tools; vibration measurement; vibration; work posture; wrist.
Descriptors (primary) speed of work; riveting; vibration
Descriptors (secondary) vibrating tools; vibration measurement; grip strength; hand-arm vibration; repetitive strain injury; musculoskeletal diseases; upper extremities; wrist; human experiments; work posture
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Ergonomics and work organization
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Vibration