Ergonomics, Volume 42, Issue 1 (1999)

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Ergonomics, Volume 42, Issue 1 (1999)

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Editor's Preface
ERNEST VOLINN, EDWARD A. CLANCY & PATRICK G. DEMPSEY
Pages: 1-2
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
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The psychophysical approach to manual materials handling task design
M. M. AYOUB†PATRICK G. DEMPSEY
Pages: 17-31
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforThe psychophysical approach to manual materials handling task design | References | PDF (207.2 KB)
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Maximum acceptable forces of dynamic pushing: comparison of two techniques
VINCENT M. CIRIELLO, RAYMOND W. MCGORRY, SUSAN E. MARTIN & ILYA B. BEZVERKHNY
Pages: 32-39
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforMaximum acceptable forces of dynamic pushing: comparison of two techniques | References | PDF (139 KB)
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Beyond psychophysics: the need for a cognitive engineering approach to setting limits in manual lifting tasks
WALDEMAR KARWOWSKI, WOOKGEE LEE, BILL JAMALDIN, PAUL GADDIE, REN-LIU JANG & K. K. ALQESAIMI
Pages: 40-60
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforBeyond psychophysics: the need for a cognitive engineering approach to setting limits in manual lifting tasks | References | PDF (326.5 KB)
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Comparison of the sensitivity of three psychophysical techniques to three manual materials handling task variables
SHRAWAN KUMAR, YOGESH NARAYAN & SIGRUN BJORNSDOTTIR
Pages: 61-73
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforComparison of the sensitivity of three psychophysical techniques to three manual materials handling task variables | References | PDF (298 KB)
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Assessment of human muscle strength for engineering purposes: a review of the basics
KARL H. E. KROEMER
Pages: 74-93
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforAssessment of human muscle strength for engineering purposes: a review of the basics | References | PDF (288.6 KB)
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Low-back stresses when learning to use a materials handling device
DON B. CHAFFIN, BENJAMIN S. STUMP, MAURY A. NUSSBAUM & GERRI BAKER
Pages: 94-110
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforLow-back stresses when learning to use a materials handling device | References | PDF (303.9 KB)
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The effects of lifting speed on the peak external forward bending, lateral bending, and twisting spine moments
S. A. LAVENDER, Y. C. LI, G. B. J. ANDERSSON & R. N. NATARAJAN
Pages: 111-125
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforThe effects of lifting speed on the peak external forward bending, lateral bending, and twisting spine moments | References | PDF (428 KB)
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Determination of the effect of lift characteristics on dynamic performance profiles during manual materials handling tasks
K. A. KHALAF, M. PARNIANPOUR, P. J. SPARTO & K. BARIN
Pages: 126-145
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforDetermination of the effect of lift characteristics on dynamic performance profiles during manual materials handling tasks | References | PDF (357 KB)
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Muscle responses to simulated torque reactions of hand-held power tools
T. ARMSTRONG, C. BIR, J. FOULKE, B. MARTIN, L. FINSEN & G. SJOGAARD
Pages: 146-159
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforMuscle responses to simulated torque reactions of hand-held power tools | References | PDF (216.6 KB)
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Computer key switch force-displacement characteristics and short-term effects on localized fatigue
ROBERT G. RADWIN & BARRY A. RUFFALO
Pages: 160-170
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforComputer key switch force-displacement characteristics and short-term effects on localized fatigue | References | PDF (188.3 KB)
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Under-reporting of work-related disorders in the workplace: a case study and review of the literature
GLENN PRANSKY, TERRY SNYDER, ALLARD DEMBE & JAY HIMMELSTEIN
Pages: 171-182
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforUnder-reporting of work-related disorders in the workplace: a case study and review of the literature | References | PDF (156.2 KB)
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Analysis of workers' compensation claims associated with manual materials handling
PATRICK G. DEMPSEY & LOBAT HASHEMI
Pages: 183-195
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforAnalysis of workers' compensation claims associated with manual materials handling | References | PDF (158.8 KB)
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Hourly trends in workers' compensation claims
FADI A. FATHALLAH & GEORGE E. BROGMUS
Pages: 196-207
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforHourly trends in workers' compensation claims | References | PDF (249.4 KB)
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The effectiveness of commonly used lifting assessment methods to identify industrial jobs associated with elevated risk of low-back disorders
W. S. MARRAS, L. J. FINE, S. A. FERGUSON & T. R. WATERS
Pages: 229-245
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforThe effectiveness of commonly used lifting assessment methods to identify industrial jobs associated with elevated risk of low-back disorders | References | PDF (239.3 KB)
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Analysis of multiple activity manual materials handling tasks using A Guide to Manual Materials Handling
A. MITAL
Pages: 246-257
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforAnalysis of multiple activity manual materials handling tasks using A Guide to Manual Materials Handling | References | PDF (166.1 KB)
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Do workplace interventions prevent low-back disorders? If so, why?: a methodologic commentary
ERNEST VOLINN
Pages: 258-272
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforDo workplace interventions prevent low-back disorders? If so, why?: a methodologic commentary | References | PDF (215.9 KB)
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