{"title":"Psychological and mechanical workload and musculoskeletal symptoms among female child-care workers","authors":"P. Larsman, A. Pousette, J. Hanse","doi":"10.3233/OER-2007-7405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/OER-2007-7405","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91780,"journal":{"name":"Occupational ergonomics : the journal of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety","volume":"7 1","pages":"275-287"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/OER-2007-7405","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70149567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of sound types and volumes on simulated driving, vigilance tasks and heart rate","authors":"B. Dalton, David G. Behm, A. Kibele","doi":"10.3233/OER-2007-7302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/OER-2007-7302","url":null,"abstract":"The objective was to determine whether specific types and volumes of sounds affect driving-related tasks. Participants completed six trials while exposed to different sound types (hard rock, classical music and industrial noise) and volumes (53 versus 95 db (A)). Participants executed a randomized order of tasks, involving: movement (MT), reaction time (RT), simulated driving (SimD), and non-conscious perception of masking stimuli. The results suggest high volumes impaired SimD, RT and MT. During hard rock music, accommodation HR was significantly higher whereas male RT was slower than female RT. However, RT was enhanced when subjects were exposed to hard rock music during a non-conscious task of longer duration. SimD crashes increased during quiet hard rock music in comparison to quiet industrial noise. Experimental HR was lower during quiet sound volumes for both genders. In summary, loud volumes affect simple vigilance whereas hard rock music may affect tasks involving concentration and attention especially with males.","PeriodicalId":91780,"journal":{"name":"Occupational ergonomics : the journal of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety","volume":"7 1","pages":"153-168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/OER-2007-7302","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70149284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Crossland, M. Evans, D. Grist, Mark Lowten, H. Jones, R. Bridger
{"title":"Motion-induced interruptions aboard ship: Model development and application to ship design","authors":"P. Crossland, M. Evans, D. Grist, Mark Lowten, H. Jones, R. Bridger","doi":"10.3233/OER-2007-7304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/OER-2007-7304","url":null,"abstract":"The most severe direct motion induced effect on the ability of an individual to work in a moving environment probably occurs in gross body tasks requiring balance and co-ordination, be it the crew trying to undertake their task effectively or the passenger trying to walk around the vessel. During rough weather, working in the ship becomes more difficult and even the most experienced sailor will experience events where they must stop their activity, be it a specific task or merely standing, and hold on to some suitable point to minimise the risk of injury.","PeriodicalId":91780,"journal":{"name":"Occupational ergonomics : the journal of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety","volume":"7 1","pages":"183-199"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/OER-2007-7304","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70149522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of noise and music on human and task performance: A systematic review","authors":"B. Dalton, David G. Behm","doi":"10.3233/OER-2007-7301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/OER-2007-7301","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of the present paper was to review the literature to develop an understanding of the effects of noise and music on human performance. The second purpose was to study the effects of music on a commonly performed task that is frequently accompanied by background music: driving. Background noise not only affects public health, but it also negatively affects human performance in such tasks as comprehension, attention, and vigilance. However, some studies have indicated that noise exposure may not affect simple vigilance. Despite music's distinct difference from noise it too affects human performance negatively and positively. The results are inconclusive on the effects of music and task performance. More specifically, the effects of music on driving performance are quite similar to that of noise on task performance. Music seems to alleviate driver stress and mild aggression while at times facilitating performance. However, during other conditions of music, driving performance is impaired. Different aspects of sound (i.e. volume, type, tempo) impact human performance differently. It is still unknown which aspect (music or noise) affects task performance to a greater degree.","PeriodicalId":91780,"journal":{"name":"Occupational ergonomics : the journal of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety","volume":"7 1","pages":"143-152"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/OER-2007-7301","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70149205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of illumination and inclination of test objects on the detectability of surface flaws.","authors":"J. Schneider, A. Ermert, H. Strasser","doi":"10.3233/OER-2009-0170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/OER-2009-0170","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91780,"journal":{"name":"Occupational ergonomics : the journal of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety","volume":"8 1","pages":"159-169"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/OER-2009-0170","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70149671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Physiological responses of core and skin temperature of two age groups to working in the cold at -3°C and -24°C.","authors":"K. Kluth, Mario Penzkofer, H. Strasser","doi":"10.3233/OER-2009-0166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/OER-2009-0166","url":null,"abstract":"It has not yet been established whether an age-related organization of the work and rest times for order-pickers working in deep cold-storage depots with chill room and cold store is necessary or not. In order to assess the physical effects of order-picking of cold food at about +3◦C and of frozen food at about −24◦C, 30 male subjects (Ss) were classified into two age groups (20to 35-year-olds and 40to 65-year-olds). Their body core temperature was taken every 15 min at the tympanum, and the skin temperature was measured at several positions during whole-day working shifts. The discontinuously registered temperature at the tympanum yielded a decrease of up to 1.5K in the case of the younger Ss and of up to 2.2K for the older Ss in comparison to the value at the outset. A complete warming-up during the breaks was often not possible. The slight falling of the core temperature during the work in the cold store, measured for both age groups to a different extent, could be compensated by all Ss during the breaks. There were no age-related differences in the results of the measured skin temperatures. Significantly lower temperatures were recorded merely at the nose as well as at the fingers and the toes when working in the cold store. The work in the chill room can be considered as unproblematic.","PeriodicalId":91780,"journal":{"name":"Occupational ergonomics : the journal of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety","volume":"8 1","pages":"147-157"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/OER-2009-0166","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70149893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Gebhardt, B. Kampmann, B. H. Müller, Kersten Bux
{"title":"Calculation of cooling phases in warm and hot environments using the PHS-model","authors":"H. Gebhardt, B. Kampmann, B. H. Müller, Kersten Bux","doi":"10.3233/OER-2009-0167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/OER-2009-0167","url":null,"abstract":"The present article summarizes essential results of the research project \"Testing of the application of the Predicted- Heat-Strain-(PHS-)model for the design of work-rest-cycles while working in hot environment\" which has been executed on behalf of the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA). A pragmatic proposal has been tested on the basis of laboratory experiments and model calculations using the PHS-Model according to ISO 7933. The results show, that the pragmatic proposal could be verified either by physiological measurements and also by the PHS-Model. A procedure to calculate required cooling phases is presented. Based on the results, a guideline is presented, which may be used for the design of work-rest-cycles for work in hot environments.","PeriodicalId":91780,"journal":{"name":"Occupational ergonomics : the journal of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety","volume":"8 1","pages":"195-204"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/OER-2009-0167","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70149452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Heat acclimation and its relation to resting core temperature and heart rate.","authors":"P. Bröde, M. Schütte, B. Kampmann, B. Griefahn","doi":"10.3233/OER-2009-0168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/OER-2009-0168","url":null,"abstract":"Acclimation as an adaptive response of the human body to repeatedly occurring heat stress causes a reduction of core temperature (Tco) and heart rate (HR) at the end of heat exposure. The analysis of three acclimation series (WBGT = 33.5 ◦ C) showed that the lowering of Tco and HR occurred already in the resting period preceding heat stress. The lowered resting values accounted for a substantial part of the beneficial effects of acclimation and may be mainly induced by the physical exercise, as a similar reduction of resting values was also observed under thermally neutral conditions. Expanding the database with short-term acclimation series revealed that the resting values were less reduced for females compared to males, but that the same relations between resting and final Tco and HR existed. The results further suggest that the reduction of resting Tco reflects long term effects of adaptation whereby the resting HR also depends on unspecific situational influences. The lowering of the initial values might be a suitable instrument when considering the effects of acclimation in thermoregulatory models for the assessment of heat stress at the workplace.","PeriodicalId":91780,"journal":{"name":"Occupational ergonomics : the journal of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety","volume":"8 1","pages":"185-193"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/OER-2009-0168","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70149550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
W. Karwowski, R. Jang, David Rodrick, P. Quesada, S. Cronin
{"title":"Self-evaluation of biomechanical task demands, work environment and perceived risk of injury by nurses: A field study","authors":"W. Karwowski, R. Jang, David Rodrick, P. Quesada, S. Cronin","doi":"10.3233/OER-2005-5103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/OER-2005-5103","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91780,"journal":{"name":"Occupational ergonomics : the journal of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety","volume":"5 1","pages":"13-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3233/OER-2005-5103","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70149157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strength demands of line handlers on the Panama canal","authors":"S. Gallagher, R. Unger","doi":"10.3320/1.2766169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3320/1.2766169","url":null,"abstract":"Vessels transiting the Panama Canal are guided through the locks using locomotives attached by means of towlines (made of wire rope), which are fastened to bitts on the deck by line handlers. The latter activity requires high pulling strength demands and is thought to be a cause of the high incidence of low back disorders in these workers. At the invitation of the Panama Canal Commission, NIOSH researchers evaluated the strength demands of line handlers and the strength capabilities of a line handling crew. Strength demands measured during a transit indicated high pulling force demands for attaching ropes to the bow and stern bitts (> 1000 N), but lower force requirements for midships bitts (< 400 N). Tests of pulling strength capabilities of a line handling crew suggest that at least 4-5 line handlers are needed to perform the most demanding tasks. When pulling upwards or downwards on a rope in a team effort, ordering the crew according to stature appears important. Simulation of slippery deck conditions resulted in a 13% decrease in team pulling strength. Though the short duration of the study prevented an extensive evaluation, the data obtained provides insight into the design aspects of occupations where team-pulling activities are required.","PeriodicalId":91780,"journal":{"name":"Occupational ergonomics : the journal of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety","volume":"3 1","pages":"173-184"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69526229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}