Job Level Risk Assessment Using Task Level Strain Index Scores: A Pilot Study

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

Abstrakty

EN

This paper explores 2 methods of modifying the Strain Index (SI) to assess the ergonomic risk of multi-task jobs. Twenty-eight automotive jobs (15 cases and 13 controls) were studied. The first method is based on the maximum task SI score, and the second method is modeled on the NIOSH Composite Lifting Index (CLI) algorithm, named cumulative assessment of risk to the distal upper extremity (CARD). Significant odds ratios of 11 (CI 1.7–69) and 24 (CI 2.4–240) were obtained using the modified maximum task and CARD, respectively. This indicates that modification of the SI may be useful in determining the risk of distal upper extremity injury associated with a multi-task job.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Strain Index; Distal Upper Extremity (DUE); multi-task risk assessment

PL

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

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2005
• Tom: Vol. 11, No. 2
• Strony: 141--152
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 8 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Drinkaus P.

• Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

autor

Bloswick D. S.

• Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

autor

Sesek R.

• Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

autor

Mann C.

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

autor

Bernard T.

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

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