Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10366126 | Applied Ergonomics | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
A PCM rolling floor® (RF) was developed to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal complaints among truck drivers. The RF can be used to move packed goods automatically in and out of the cargo space. The efficacy of this intervention on physical work demands, energetic and perceived workload and productivity was evaluated by comparing nine truck drivers working with a RF and a traditional, non-moving floor during a working day. Since the RF was not used during the loading process, no effects were found. The RF reduced the unloading process by 8Â min, decreased the frequency of lifting and setting down goods by 24%, decreased the frequency of handling goods below knee level by 79%, and decreased the frequency of entering the cargo space by 45%. No effect was found on the energetic and perceived workload. The RF resulted in a small increase in productivity.
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Authors
Sandra Verschoof, P. Paul F.M. Kuijer, Monique H.W. Frings-Dresen,