Job Level Risk Assessment Using Task Level ACGIH Hand Activity Level TLV Scores: A Pilot Study

• Autorzy: Drinkaus P. , Sesek R. , Bloswick D. S. , Mann C. , Bernard T.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Existing upper extremity musculoskeletal disorder analytical tools are primarily intended for single or monotask jobs. However, many jobs contain more than 1 task and some include job rotation. This case/control study investigates methods of modifying an existing tool, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Hand Activity Level (HAL) Threshold Limit Value (TLV), to assess the upper extremity risk of multi-task jobs. Various methods of combining the task differences and ratios into a job level assessment were explored. Two methods returned significant odds ratios, (p < .05) of 18.0 (95% CI 1.8–172) and 12.0 (95% CI 1.2–120). These results indicate that a modified ACGIH HAL TLV may provide insight into the workrelated risk of multi-task jobs. Further research is needed to optimize this process.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

HAL; TLV; hand activity level; multitask; work-related risk assessment

PL

ocena ryzyka zawodowego; choroby narządów ruchu; obciążenie fizyczne; kończyna górna; siła mięśni; ocena sprawności fizycznej

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2005
• Tom: Vol. 11, No. 3
• Strony: 263--281
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 12 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Drinkaus P.

• Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

autor

Sesek R.

• Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

autor

Bloswick D. S.

• Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

autor

Mann C.

• School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

autor

Bernard T.

• College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA

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