Relation between grip force, ergonomic interventions, and task performance: a review
The impact of grip force (GF) on occupational and clinical settings is evident in various
ergonomics and medical applications. Enhancing work productivity and fostering employee …
ergonomics and medical applications. Enhancing work productivity and fostering employee …
Comparative assessment of shift in hearing threshold among handicraft operatives in India
This case-control exploratory study is first of its kind to assess the noise exposure and loss in
hearing threshold (HT) due to the occupational use of hand tools used for handicraft work …
hearing threshold (HT) due to the occupational use of hand tools used for handicraft work …
Effects of operation type and handle shape of the driver controllers of high-speed train on the drivers' comfort
B Guo, L Tian, W Fang - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2017 - Elsevier
The design of a high-speed train controller affects the driver's health, operating performance
and even safety. Understanding the effects of the design factors on the physical ergonomics …
and even safety. Understanding the effects of the design factors on the physical ergonomics …
Measuring static muscular strength among female operatives: a cross-sectional comparison in different handicraft occupations
Purpose. Loss of static muscular strength is the most common work-related problem among
handicraft workers involved in hand-intensive jobs. A cross-sectional comparative …
handicraft workers involved in hand-intensive jobs. A cross-sectional comparative …
The effect of epoxy coating on the fatigue strength of grade-A mild steel
In this study, tension fatigue tests of grade-A marine mild steel with epoxy type of coating
were carried out and the corresponding S–N curves with a survival probability of 97.5% are …
were carried out and the corresponding S–N curves with a survival probability of 97.5% are …
A comparative assessment of static muscular strength among female operative's working in different handicraft occupations in India
An ergonomic assessment of static muscular strength like hand grip-and pinch strength in
handicraft occupation was made. In total, 170 female participants were selected for the case …
handicraft occupation was made. In total, 170 female participants were selected for the case …
Ergonomics investigation for orientation of the handles of wood routers
Objectives. Improperly designed hand tools not only expose workers to potential health risks
but also hamper their productivity. This study tries to improve the ergonomics of wood …
but also hamper their productivity. This study tries to improve the ergonomics of wood …
Influence of handle shape and size to reduce the hand-arm vibration discomfort
BACKGROUND: Non-automated tool handles transmit a large magnitude of vibration to
operators' hands, causing discomfort and pain. Therefore, the need for a better handle …
operators' hands, causing discomfort and pain. Therefore, the need for a better handle …
[HTML][HTML] Occupational health and safety status in the Windhoek construction industry: A Namibian perspective
Construction industry remains the dangerous industry in the world, due to the nature of work
and the working environment which exposes workers to different types of hazards and …
and the working environment which exposes workers to different types of hazards and …
A new methodology for measuring the vibration transmission from handle to finger whilst grip**
The transmission of vibration from hand-held tools via work gloves and into the operators'
hands can be affected by several factors such as glove material properties, tool vibration …
hands can be affected by several factors such as glove material properties, tool vibration …