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ID (ISN) del documento58944
Número CIS 92-1725
ISSN - Título de la serie 1775-8785 - Archives des maladies professionnelles
Año 1990
Número de serie
Autor(es) Léonard R., Claisse J.L., De Jonghe C., Corbey R., Hallot R.
Título Work on pylons
Título original Le travail sur pylônes [en francés]
Información bibliográfica 1990, Vol.51, No.7, p.489-495. Illus. 7 ref.
Resumen The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physical and nervous load of workers on pylons. Stress was quantified by means of continuous registration of heart-beat, followed by computerised analysis. Nervous load was evaluated by measurement of blood and urinary levels of cortisol and catecholamines. The results of the measurements allowed both to propose adaptations in the rhythm of climbing (ascending speed and use of platforms to rest), and to recommend elements pertaining to the concept and the construction of future pylons. Minimal standards were also established to serve as a guideline for the occupational physician during periodical follow-up examinations as well as during the pre-employment examination of workers.
Descriptores (primarios) estrés neuropsíquico; capacidad de trabajo; vigilancia de la urea en sangre; trabajo sobre postes; medida de la frecuencia cardíaca; trabajo en altura
Descriptores (secundarios) encuesta epidemiológica; exámenes médicos de contrato; médicos de trabajo; exámenes médicos periódicos
Tipo de documento D - Artículos periódicos
País / Estado o ProvinciaBélgica
Tema(s) Patología profesional
Broad subject area(s) Fisiología, ergonomía
Navegación por categoria(s) Biological monitoring
Mental stress and burnout