Are posture data from simulated tasks representative of field conditions? Case study for overhead electric utility workers

References

• Benjamini , Y. and Hochberg , Y. 1995 . Controlling the false discovery rate: a practical and powerful approach to multiple testing . Journal of the Royal Statistical Society , 57 ( 1 ) : 289 – 300 .
   Google Scholar
• Bernard , B.P. 1997 . “ Musculoskeletal disorders and workplace factors ” . In A critical review of epidemiologic evidence for work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the neck, upper extremity, and low back , 97 – 141 . Washington, DC : NIOSH. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No .
   Google Scholar
• Buckle , P. 2011 . ‘The perfect is the enemy of the good’ – ergonomics research and practice. Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors Annual Lecture 2010 . Ergonomics , 54 ( 1 ) : 1 – 11 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chaffin , D.B. 1973 . Localized muscle fatigue – definition and measurement . Journal of Occupational Medicine , 15 ( 4 ) : 346 – 354 .
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Chung , A.Z.Q. and Shorrock , S.T. 2011 . The research-practice relationship in ergonomics and human factors – surveying and brindging the gap . Ergonomics , 54 ( 5 ) : 413 – 429 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• David , G.C. 2005 . Ergonomics methods for assessing exposure to risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders . Occupational Medicine , 55 ( 3 ) : 190 – 199 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Delleman , N.J. and Dull , J. 2007 . International standards on working postures and movements ISO11226 and EN 1005-4 . Ergonomics , 50 ( 11 ) : 1809 – 1819 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dul , J. , Bruder , R. , Buckle , P. , Carayon , P. , Falzon , P. , Marras , W.S. , Wilson , J.R. and van der Doelen , B. 2012 . A strategy for human factors/ergonomics: developing the discipline and profession . Ergonomics , 55 ( 4 ) : 377 – 395 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) . Occupational health and safety annual report 2011: occupational health and safety injury surveillance among electric energy workers, 1995–2010 . Palo Alto, CA : EPRI .
   Google Scholar
• Filippin , L.I. and Wagner , M.B. 2008 . Evidence based physical therapy: a new perspective . Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy , 12 ( 5 ) : 432 – 433 .
   Google Scholar
• Hansson , G.-Å. , Asterland , P. , Holmer , N.-G. and Skerfving , S. 2001 . Validity and reliability of triaxial accelerometers for inclinometry in posture analysis . Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing , 39 ( 4 ) : 405 – 413 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hansson , G.-Å. , Arvidsson , I. , Ohlsson , K. , Nordander , C. , Mathiassen , S.E. , Skerfving , S. and Balogh , I. 2006 . Precision of measurements of physical workload during standardised manual handling. Part II: Inclinometry of head, upper back, neck and upper arms . Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology , 16 ( 2 ) : 125 – 136 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hansson , G.-Å. , Balogh , I. , Ohlsson , K. , Granqvist , L. , Nordander , C. , Arvidsson , I. , Åkesson , I. , Unge , J. , Rittner , R. , Strömberg , U. and Skerfving , S. 2010 . Physical workload in various types of work: part II. Neck, shoulder and upper arm . International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics , 40 ( 3 ) : 267 – 281 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Jansen , J.P. , Burdorf , A. and Steyerberg , E. 2001 . A novel approach for evaluating level, frequency and duration of lumbar posture simultaneously during work . Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health , 27 ( 6 ) : 373 – 380 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mathiassen , S.E. and Winkel , J. 1991 . Quantifying variation in physical load using exposure-vs-time data . Ergonomics , 34 ( 12 ) : 1455 – 1468 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Moriguchi , C.S. , Alencar , J.F. , Miranda Junior , L.C. and Gil Coury , H.J.C. 2009 . Musculoskeletal symptoms among energy distribution network linemen . Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy , 13 ( 2 ) : 123 – 129 .
   Google Scholar
• Moriguchi , C.S. , Carnaz , L. , Alencar , J.F. , Miranda , L.C. Jr , Granqvist , L. , Hansson , G.-Å. and Gil Coury , H.J.C. 2011 . Postures and movements in the most common tasks of power line workers . Industrial Health , 49 ( 4 ) : 482 – 491 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Oldham , J.A. , Schofield , S. , Callaghan , M.J. and Winstanley , T. 2000 . An investigation of the validity of ‘simulated’ work related tasks in relation to ‘real life’ situations in the fire service training environment . Occupational Medicine , 50 ( 8 ) : 599 – 607 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Oliveira , A.B. , Silva , L.C.C.B. and Coury , H.J.C.G. 2011 . How do low/high height and weight variation affect upper limb movements during manual material handling of industrial boxes? . Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy , 15 ( 6 ) : 494 – 502 .
   Google Scholar
• Petruzzello , S.J. , Gapin , J.I. , Snook , E. and Smith , D.L. 2009 . Perceptual and physiological heat strain: examination in firefighters in laboratory- and field-based studies . Ergonomics , 52 ( 6 ) : 747 – 754 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Rodack , A.L.F. and Vieira , J.E. 2010 . The effect of different supermarket checkout workstation on trunk kinematics of checkout operators . Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy , 14 ( 1 ) : 39 – 44 .
   Google Scholar
• Salmon , P.M. , Stanton , N.A. , Walker , G.H. , Jenkins , D. , Baber , C. and McMaster , R. 2008 . Representing situation awareness in collaborative systems: a case study in the energy distribution domain . Ergonomics , 51 ( 3 ) : 367 – 384 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Scott , P.A. and Renz , M.C. 2006 . A combined field and laboratory investigation for the effective application of ergonomics in situ . Applied Ergonomics , 37 ( 6 ) : 785 – 792 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Seeley , P.A. and Marklin , R.W. 2003 . Business case for implementing two ergonomic interventions at an electric power utility . Applied Ergonomics , 34 ( 5 ) : 429 – 439 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Svendsen , S.W. , Bonde , J.P. , Mathiassen , S.E. , Stengaard-Pedersen , K. and Frich , L.H. 2004 . Work-related shoulder disorders: quantitative exposure-response relationships with reference to arm posture . Occupational and Environmental Medicine , 61 ( 10 ) : 844 – 853 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• van Dieën , J.H. , Faber , G.S. , Loos , R.C.C. , Kuijer , P.P.F.M. , Kingma , I. , van der Molen , H.F. and Fings-Dresen , M.H.W. 2010 . Validity of estimates of spinal compression forces obtained from worksite measurements . Ergonomics , 53 ( 6 ) : 792 – 800 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Wahlström , J. , Mathiassen , S.E. , Liv , P. , Hedlund , P. , Ahlgren , C. and Forsman , M. 2010 . Upper arm postures and movements in female hairdressers across four full working days . The Annals of Occupational Hygiene , 54 ( 5 ) : 584 – 594 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Westgaard , R. and Winkel , J. 1997 . Ergonomic intervention research for improved musculoskeletal health: a critical review . International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics , 20 ( 6 ) : 463 – 500 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Winkel , J. and Mathiassen , S.E. 1994 . Assessment of physical work load in epidemiologic studies: concepts, issues and operational considerations . Ergonomics , 37 ( 6 ) : 979 – 988 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Winkel , J. and Westgaard , R. 1992 . Occupational and individual risk factors for shoulder-neck complaints: part II – The scientific basis (literature review) for the guide . International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics , 10 ( 1-2 ) : 85 – 104 .
   Google Scholar