The influence of work characteristics on the need for recovery and experienced health: A study on coach drivers

Article Abstract:

Occupationally induced fatigue in coach drivers is investigated, to determine whether high job demands and low job control predict the perceived work load and the subjective need to recover. The results show that need for recovery is a powerful predictor of experienced health complaints in coach drivers. The findings need to be further investigated to determine whether they can be generalized for other occupations and to include objective recovery measurements.

Ergonomics, Bus drivers

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Effects of a thermal-insulating mouse pad on temperature of forearm and hand during computer tasks

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An experiment was carried out to study the difference in skin temperature and comfort of the arm when using a thermal-insulating mouse pad and a placebo pad while on the computer, due to upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. It was concluded that the thermal-insulating pad was much more comfortable and there was no decrease in temperature during the mouse tasks but increase in pad size could have a positive influence on both internal and external cooling.

Mineral Wool Manufacturing, Mineral wool, Insulation NEC, Thermal insulation, Insulating materials, Computer accessories, Thermal properties, Insulation (Heat), Musculoskeletal diseases, Printer accessory

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Efficacy of adjusting working height and mechanizing of transport on physical work demands and local discomfort in construction work

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The effect of adjusting height and mechanization of transport on physical work demands and local discomfort of bricklayers' work during a field experiment in the construction industry was evaluated. It was seen that the local discomfort of the lower back was significantly less in the ergonomic conditions, while no difference was found for local discomfort of the shoulder between both conditions in bricklayers' assistants.

Netherlands, Shoulder pain, Bricklayers, Low back pain

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