A comparison of neck bending and flexion measurement methods for assessment of ergonomic risk

• Autorzy: Zare M. , Biau S. , Gourlay A. , Roquelaure Y.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Head movements of workers were measured in the sagittal plane in order to establish a precise and accurate assessment method to be used in real work situations. Measurements were performed using two inclinometers connected to an embedded recording system. Two quantitative analysis methods were tested, i.e., measurement of bending with an inclinometer attached to the head, and measurement of flexion/extension by using an additional inclinometer located at C7/T1. The results were also compared with a video observation method (qualitative). The results showed that bending measurements were significantly different from those of flexion/extension for angles between 0° and 20°, and angles >45°. There were also significant differences between workers for flexion >45°, reflecting individual variability. Additionally, several limitations of observational methods were revealed by this study.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ergonomic; flexion; bending; head; cervical spine

PL

ergonomia; pozycja zgięta; uraz głowy; uraz odcinka szyjnego kręgosłupa

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2015
• Tom: Vol. 21, No. 3
• Strony: 330--335
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 18 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Zare M.

• University of Angers, France

autor

Biau S.

• National Scool of Equitation, France

autor

Gourlay A.

• University of Angers, France

autor

Roquelaure Y.

• University of Angers, France
• Centre Hopital Universite (CHU) Angers, France

Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.