A Heart Rate Evaluation Approach to Determine Cost-Effectiveness an Ergonomics Intervention

• Autorzy: Bedny G. Z. , Karwowski W. , Seglin M. H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper describes a hear-rate methodology to determine the cost-effectiveness of an ergonomics intervention to reduce workload and improve working conditions. This is a practical approach as opposed to the energy expenditure technique that is difficult to implement in natural settings. This was a laboratory study using a large excavator cabin with devices to simulate excavation operations. Mean heart rate was used to calculate the required rest time during a shift with or without air-conditioning. The criterion for evaluation was differences in required rest time during a shift under these 2 conditions. The simplicity and objectivity of this approach invites use to solve the problem of the economic evaluation of ergonomics interventions.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

fatigue; break time allowances; heart rate evaluations; energy expenditure

PL

wydatek energetyczny; serce; zmęczenie; czas pracy; rozkład czasu odpoczynku; warunki pracy

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2001
• Tom: Vol. 7, No. 2
• Strony: 121--133
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 12 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Bedny G. Z.

• Essex County College, Newark, NJ, USA

autor

Karwowski W.

• Center for Industrial Ergonomics, University of Louisville, KY, USA

autor

Seglin M. H.

• The Montrose Group, South Orange, NJ, USA

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