Isometric Pull-Push Strengths in Workspace. 1, Strength Profiles

• Autorzy: Das B. , Wang Y.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The isometric pull and push strength profiles of males and females were determined in seated and standing positions in the workspace. The strongest pull strength location was at extreme reach vertically above the shoulder for both males and females. The greatest pull strength of 400 Newtons (N) for males was recorded in the seated and standing positions. Females. pull strengths in the seated and standing positions were 222 and 244 N, respectively. The strongest push strength was always at the maximum reach at the overhead location. Males. maximum push strength was 227 N in the seated position and 251 N in the standing position. Females’ maximum push strength was 96 N in the seated position and 140 N in the standing position. On the average the strength in the standing position was 79% of the seated position. The push strength was 71% of the pull strength and females were 56% as strong as males.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

isometric strength; push and pull strengths; workspace reach levels; vertical and horizontal angles; workstation design

PL

pchanie; siła mięśni; praca mięśni; pozycja przy pracy; pozycja siedząca; pozycja stojąca

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2004
• Tom: Vol. 10, No. 1
• Strony: 43--58
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 27 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Das B.

• Department of Industrial Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada

autor

Wang Y.

• School of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada

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