Reducing back stress to nursing personnel: an ergonomic intervention in a nursing home

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A study was conducted in two units of a nursing home to prove that ergonomic innovation can reduce back stress and injuries caused to nursing assistants by patient transfers and other physical chores. Nursing assistants were provided with and trained in the use of suitable mechanical hoists, walking belts, shower chairs and extra frames and slings, to facilitate patient transfers. No injuries or loss in working days occurred during the last four months of the study but wider-based studies in various nursing homes are required to substantiate the findings.

Usage, Evaluation, Causes of, Ergonomics, Backache, Back pain, Nurses' aides, Nursing services

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Musculoskeletal disorders among male sewing machine operators in shoemaking

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One-hundred and forty-three Mexican male sewing machine operators employed in shoe factories were studied on the degree and frequency of appearance of musculoskeletal disorders arising from their occupation. All subjects had been exposed to the machine for at least one year. Reports of low back pain among the subjects were the most frequent, followed by shoulder pains and neck pains.

Footwear industry, Work environment, Home appliances industry, Appliance industry, Machine sewing, Shoemakers

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Static friction properties between human palmer skin and five grabrail materials

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The amount of friction between a handrail and the palm of the hand should be optimal to prevent hand slip. Five materials were tested for friction and they were chrome, stainless steel, knurled steel, textured aluminum and powercoated steel. Textured materials worked better for soapy hands, smooth worked best for dry or wet hands.

Australia, Statistical Data Included, Measurement, Materials, Skin friction (Fluid dynamics), Hand-railing, Railings

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