Job rotation as a factor in reducing physical workload at a refuse collecting department

Article Abstract:

The effects of job rotation the physical workload was studied in male employees at a refuse collection department. Each employee could alternative between two of three possible jobs. Job rotation led to a significant fall of the perceived load and energetic load and a slight fall of the postural load, suggesting that the amount of work undertaken during job rotation led to an overall reduced physical workload.

Officials and employees, Physiological aspects, Materials handling, Sanitation services, Refuse collection

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The physical demands upon (Dutch) fire-fighters in relation to the maximum acceptable energetic workload

Article Abstract:

A study assessing the tasks and activities that make physical demands on Dutch fire-fighters, and comparing them with a guideline related to development of excessive fatigue, is conducted. It is found that though the number of incidents and the occupational demands are low during 24-hour shifts, the peak loads for the two tasks are energetically high and can lead to excessive fatigue.

United States

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What do we know about ageing at work? Evidence-based fitness for duty and health in fire fighters

Article Abstract:

A study observing the lifting capacity of aged Dutch fire workers during simulations is presented. Compared to their younger colleagues, older fire fighters experience significant higher emotional and mental demands, and for better evaluation pre-employment or on-employment examinations are recommended.

Netherlands, Science & research, Aged, Research, Medical examination, Physical fitness, Elderly workers

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