Document ID (ISN) | 73953 |
CIS number |
99-2079 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics |
Year |
1999 |
Convention or series no. |
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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 Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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Browse category(ies) |
Vibration
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