Spinal compression tolerance limits for the design of manual material handling operations in the workplace
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Causes contributing to spinal compression are reviewed and guidelines are furnished for manual handling operations. Manual material handling operations are the chief source of low back injuries. Work tolerance limits had to be set for manual handling operations. Biomechanical directions based on spinal compression tolerance limits (SCTL) are furnished for operations design. Age, gender, body weight and spinal component comprised 42%-74% variation in compressive strength of the lower lumbar. Tolerance limits should be assigned at the damage load instead of the load at fracture.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1993
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Effects of job-stimulated flexibility and strength-flexibility training protocols on maintenance employees engaged in manual handling operations
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A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of four flexibility and strength-flexibility training programs on dynamic strength, endurance time and truncal flexibility of maintenance workers. The study tested 24 maintenance employees involved in manual material handling operations. Results show that the training generated increased physical capacity. A follow-up program is advised to continue the gains achieved in initial training.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1992
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Physical training: a tool for increasing work tolerance limits of employees engaged in manual handling tasks
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Research was done to examine the importance of physical fitness as a preventive measure against musculoskeletal injuries caused by manual materials handling. The study aims to discuss the role of fitness in the prevention of occupational disorders, review methods which contribute to increased human physical capacity and analyze studies describing the impact of such training on materials handling workers.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1992
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