Application of the concise exposure index (OCRA) to tasks involving repetitive movements of the upper limbs in a variety of manufacturing industries: preliminary validations
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There are significant associations between the concise exposure index (OCRA) and an effect indicator represented by the prevalence of all the work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) of the upper limbs. It is possible to develop a simple linear regression model that appears to give a satisfactory predictive performance of the risk of WMSDs of the upper limbs, based on the OCRA. It has been established that models designed to predict a raised risk of upper limb WMSD should include both a concise index and parameters relating to the breakdown by gender and age of the exposed individuals.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1998
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An observational method for classifying exposure to repetitive movements of the upper limbs
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A model for demonstrating and evaluating the key risk factors associated with occupational exposure to repetitive movements of the upper limbs must take into account type of posture and movements, frequency and repetitiveness of movements, use of force and distribution of recovery periods. Attention must also be given to additional factors such as the requirement for extreme precision and exposure to cold. It is important that the workers themselves undertake the scoring of the perceived physical effort in a particular action.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1998
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Manual handling of loads: the point of view of experts involved in the application of EC directive 90/269
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The application of EC Directive 90/269 pertaining to the manual handling of loads in Italy is discussed. It is argued that application of the directive in the areas of risk assessment, health surveillance and workplace redesign will require the development of procedures for evaluating multiple and complex load handling tasks, creation of efficient global health surveillance strategies and establishment of a data bank of technical and organizational solutions and products.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1997
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