Interaction of Physical and Mental Work

• Autorzy: Singh S. , Aghazadeh F. , Ray T. G.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The objective of the research was to determine the effect of mental load on the physical capacity of an individual. An experiment involving 9 combinations of lifting tasks, 1 lowering task, and 3 treadmill tasks was conducted. Heart rate was measured and maximum acceptable weight of lift was determined using the psychophysical method. A simple multiplication task was used as the mental load. The output variables were determined with and without the mental task. The results indicate that the individual’s physical capacity decreased with the mental task while lifting from floor to knuckle and shoulder to reach lifting heights.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

physical work; mental work; psychophysical methods; acceptable load limit; fatigue

PL

praca a choroby; praca mięśni; praca umysłowa; obciążenie pracą umysłową; obciążenie fizyczne; zmęczenie; zmęczenie fizyczne

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2002
• Tom: Vol. 8, No. 4
• Strony: 451--463
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 24 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Singh S.

• Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA

autor

Aghazadeh F.

• Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA

autor

Ray T. G.

• Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA

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