The daily work load of refuse collectors working with three different collecting methods: a field study
Article Abstract:
A time analysis of the tasks and activities in the real working situation of refuse collectors working with polythene bags, two-wheeled mini-containers and large four-wheeled containers recommends the reduction of the collector's daily work load lifting bags. Large containers are better than bags for a short period, which results in very high mean energetic work load for the collectors. Accurate measurement of loads is necessary to formulate guidelines for refuse collecting.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1995
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Mechanical loading on the low back in three methods of refuse collecting
Article Abstract:
A study of the mechanical loading on the low back in three different methods of refuse collecting, based on movement analysis, force measurements and biomechanical modelling, spinal compressive and shear forces, revealed that the bag method should be discouraged as it exposes high peak forces on the lower back. The container method and mini-containers are preferred. These can be good alternatives only when they are transported over flat surfaces by a two person operation.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1995
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Guidelines for energetic load in three methods of refuse collecting
Article Abstract:
A study of the energetic workload of male refuse collectors using polythene bags, large four-wheeled and two-wheeled mini-containers reveals that polythene bag collection is suitable for short duration integrated with a small quantity of collected refuse. The study indicates the need for daily job rotation system, particularly for older workers. The large four-wheeled and two-wheeled mini-containers are preferred to polythene bag collection.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1995
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: The four faces of commodification in the development of marketing knowledge. The commodification of marketing knowledge: it's not enough to count the numbers
- Abstracts: An empirical analysis of the limit order book and the order flow in the Paris Bourse. The long-run negative drift of post-listing stock returns
- Abstracts: The wilder shores of equity. Fleming Investment Trusts: trust faces roll-over risk. Mountcashel: spotting a bargain
- Abstracts: Pioneer gold float revived. Sitting on a gold mine. The Bre-X fiasco
- Abstracts: Graystone: pick up on a comeback. Examining the nuts and bolts. Acquisitive Scotswood