A video-based method for evaluation of low-back load in long-cycle jobs
Article Abstract:
A method based on biomechanical analysis of video-recordings assesses the influence of physical loads and support on the lumbar spine and identifies biomechanical risk of back disorders in industrial work. The method considers body postures and occurrence of support and external load. The compression of the L5-S1 intervertebral disc and strain on the lumbodorsal fascia is calculated after every five seconds during each task. However, task by task analysis of the load fails to provide an accurate picture of continuous load over the complete workday.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Optimum seat pan and back-rest parameters for a comfortable tractor seat
Article Abstract:
An experiment aimed to determine the pressure distribution at the seat/operator interface, for seat pan and back-rest profiles for tractor drivers in a static condition. Sitting posture was affected by the length of the operator's physique, and seat pan curvature and subject's weight have a significant affect on pressure distribution. Back-rest curvature and inclination also have a significant affect on pressure distribution.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Isodynamic evaluation of trunk muscles and low-back pain among workers in a steel factory
- Abstracts: Producer prices in cotton markets: evaluation of reported price information accuracy. Empirical investigation of competition in Japan's raw cotton market: implications for US cotton exports
- Abstracts: A market-based evaluation of discretionary accrual models. Discussion of a market-based evaluation of discretionary accrual models
- Abstracts: Does section 2703 apply to the valuation of family limited partnerships? Estate planning with short sales
- Abstracts: Chilled pot desserts set to soar in value Cold comfort UK: DETERGENT TABLETS GAIN IN POPULARITY