Comparison between using spectral analysis of electrogonimeter data and observational analysis to quantify repetitive motion and ergonomic changes in cyclical industrial work
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Posture classification has been used in various studies of repetitive motions linked with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. A spectral analysis method using electrogoniometric data was compared with observational job analysis. Spectral analysis was able to resolve differences in repetitiveness, RMS deviation and sustained posture, and direct measurement results were more precise than observational analysis.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 2000
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An analytical method for characterizing repetitive motion and postural stress using spectral analysis
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Spectral analysis is investigated as a means to characterize frequency of movements per unit time using elementary peg transfer task. Electrogoniometers are available to measure wrist posture movements while in a monotonous task, but efficient analytical methods are not available for counting the degree of repetitiveness and interaction with postural stresses. Spectral analysis can be extended to resolve differences in repetitiveness, postural stress, and sustained posture for other facets of repetitive manual tasks.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1993
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Forces associated with pneumatic power screwdriver operation: statics and dynamics
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The statics and dynamics of pneumatic power screwdriver operation were investigated in order to predict forces acting against the human operator. Based on tool geometry, mass, orientation in space, feed force and torque build up, a static force model is described.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 2003
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