Co-design and development of the sit-stand e-guide: An e-training program for the optimal use of sit-stand workstations
Appl Ergon. 2023 Dec 19;116:104207. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104207. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis paper describes the co-design and development process of an evidence-informed e-training program (Sit-Stand e-Guide) to support the safe and optimal use of sit-stand workstations from ergonomics and behavioural change perspectives. Using an instructional system design process, supported by a participatory design approach, data was collected through three workshops with workplace consumers (staff [n = 5] and managers [n = 5]), and subject matter experts (n = 5). Content and learning activities were developed based on be...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 21, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Haroun Zerguine Genevieve N Healy Ana D Goode Alison Abbott Venerina Johnston Source Type: research
Evaluation of different feedback designs for target guidance in human controlled robotic cranes: A comparison between high and low performance groups
Appl Ergon. 2023 Dec 20;116:104204. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104204. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLabour shortages and costly operator training are driving the need for digital on-board robotic crane operator support in forestry and construction. This simulator study investigated the effects of sonification (auditory, pitch/loudness) and continuous visual (brightness/size) feedback on aiming movements with a robotic crane for low and high performers. The feedback was designed non-linear and linear. Thirty-six participants controlled a robotic crane bimanually using joysticks across 320 movements. Performance and skill i...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 21, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Felix A Dreger Gerhard Rinkenauer Source Type: research
Co-design and development of the sit-stand e-guide: An e-training program for the optimal use of sit-stand workstations
Appl Ergon. 2023 Dec 19;116:104207. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104207. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis paper describes the co-design and development process of an evidence-informed e-training program (Sit-Stand e-Guide) to support the safe and optimal use of sit-stand workstations from ergonomics and behavioural change perspectives. Using an instructional system design process, supported by a participatory design approach, data was collected through three workshops with workplace consumers (staff [n = 5] and managers [n = 5]), and subject matter experts (n = 5). Content and learning activities were developed based on be...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 21, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Haroun Zerguine Genevieve N Healy Ana D Goode Alison Abbott Venerina Johnston Source Type: research
Evaluation of different feedback designs for target guidance in human controlled robotic cranes: A comparison between high and low performance groups
Appl Ergon. 2023 Dec 20;116:104204. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104204. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLabour shortages and costly operator training are driving the need for digital on-board robotic crane operator support in forestry and construction. This simulator study investigated the effects of sonification (auditory, pitch/loudness) and continuous visual (brightness/size) feedback on aiming movements with a robotic crane for low and high performers. The feedback was designed non-linear and linear. Thirty-six participants controlled a robotic crane bimanually using joysticks across 320 movements. Performance and skill i...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 21, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Felix A Dreger Gerhard Rinkenauer Source Type: research
Differential effects of sex on upper body kinematics and kinetics during fatiguing, Asymmetric lifting
This study quantified sex-specific biomechanical adaptations to fatigue in asymmetric lifting. Twenty-one females and fifteen males performed a prolonged asymmetric lifting protocol while upper body, trunk and pelvis kinematics were collected. Features of movement identified with principal component analysis, and peak joint angular velocities and moments were calculated. Sex-specific kinematic adaptations to fatigue included females adopting a 'stoop-like' lifting strategy to a greater extent than males. Additionally, females exhibited higher vertical elbow positions during load rotation, moved their body toward the destin...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 15, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Michelle R Cardoso Daniel P Armstrong Steven L Fischer Wayne J Albert Source Type: research
Differential effects of sex on upper body kinematics and kinetics during fatiguing, Asymmetric lifting
This study quantified sex-specific biomechanical adaptations to fatigue in asymmetric lifting. Twenty-one females and fifteen males performed a prolonged asymmetric lifting protocol while upper body, trunk and pelvis kinematics were collected. Features of movement identified with principal component analysis, and peak joint angular velocities and moments were calculated. Sex-specific kinematic adaptations to fatigue included females adopting a 'stoop-like' lifting strategy to a greater extent than males. Additionally, females exhibited higher vertical elbow positions during load rotation, moved their body toward the destin...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 15, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Michelle R Cardoso Daniel P Armstrong Steven L Fischer Wayne J Albert Source Type: research
Differential effects of sex on upper body kinematics and kinetics during fatiguing, Asymmetric lifting
This study quantified sex-specific biomechanical adaptations to fatigue in asymmetric lifting. Twenty-one females and fifteen males performed a prolonged asymmetric lifting protocol while upper body, trunk and pelvis kinematics were collected. Features of movement identified with principal component analysis, and peak joint angular velocities and moments were calculated. Sex-specific kinematic adaptations to fatigue included females adopting a 'stoop-like' lifting strategy to a greater extent than males. Additionally, females exhibited higher vertical elbow positions during load rotation, moved their body toward the destin...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 15, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Michelle R Cardoso Daniel P Armstrong Steven L Fischer Wayne J Albert Source Type: research
Differential effects of sex on upper body kinematics and kinetics during fatiguing, Asymmetric lifting
This study quantified sex-specific biomechanical adaptations to fatigue in asymmetric lifting. Twenty-one females and fifteen males performed a prolonged asymmetric lifting protocol while upper body, trunk and pelvis kinematics were collected. Features of movement identified with principal component analysis, and peak joint angular velocities and moments were calculated. Sex-specific kinematic adaptations to fatigue included females adopting a 'stoop-like' lifting strategy to a greater extent than males. Additionally, females exhibited higher vertical elbow positions during load rotation, moved their body toward the destin...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 15, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Michelle R Cardoso Daniel P Armstrong Steven L Fischer Wayne J Albert Source Type: research
Differential effects of sex on upper body kinematics and kinetics during fatiguing, Asymmetric lifting
This study quantified sex-specific biomechanical adaptations to fatigue in asymmetric lifting. Twenty-one females and fifteen males performed a prolonged asymmetric lifting protocol while upper body, trunk and pelvis kinematics were collected. Features of movement identified with principal component analysis, and peak joint angular velocities and moments were calculated. Sex-specific kinematic adaptations to fatigue included females adopting a 'stoop-like' lifting strategy to a greater extent than males. Additionally, females exhibited higher vertical elbow positions during load rotation, moved their body toward the destin...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 15, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Michelle R Cardoso Daniel P Armstrong Steven L Fischer Wayne J Albert Source Type: research
Validation of the Borg CR10 Scale for the evaluation of shoulder perceived fatigue during work-related tasks
The objective was to validate the Borg CR10 for the evaluation of shoulder perceived fatigue during lifting tasks. Seventy adults in working age performed three rhythmic lifting tasks with two loads (15% and 30% of maximal voluntary contraction). Using generalized repeated-measures ANOVA (Generalized Estimating Equations), statistically significant Task and Load effects (p < 0.001), as well as Task × Load interaction effects (p < 0.0001) were observed on Borg CR10, without any influence of sex. The Borg CR10 is a valid tool to assess shoulder perceived fatigue as it can discriminate between tasks of different diffic...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 13, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Antoine Frasie Micha ël Bertrand-Charette Maxence Compagnat Laurent J Bouyer Jean-S ébastien Roy Source Type: research
Thermoregulation of feet in cold environments: A study on alpinism
This study represents a preliminary approach to establishing a reliable protocol for assessing the thermal performance of cold protective footwear.PMID:38091693 | DOI:10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104205 (Source: Applied Ergonomics)
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 13, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Eleonora Bianca Francesca Dotti Francesco Orrico Ada Ferri Source Type: research
Designing for passengers' information needs on fellow travelers: A comparison of day and night rides in shared automated vehicles
Appl Ergon. 2023 Dec 12;116:104198. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104198. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTShared automated mobility-on-demand promises efficient, sustainable, and flexible transportation. Nevertheless, security concerns, resilience, and their mutual influence - especially at night - will likely be the most critical barriers to public adoption since passengers have to share rides with strangers without a human driver on board. Prior research points out that having information about fellow travelers could alleviate the concerns of passengers and we designed two user interface variants to investigate the role of th...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 13, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Lukas A Flohr Martina Schu ß Dieter P Wallach Antonio Kr üger Andreas Riener Source Type: research
Validation of the Borg CR10 Scale for the evaluation of shoulder perceived fatigue during work-related tasks
The objective was to validate the Borg CR10 for the evaluation of shoulder perceived fatigue during lifting tasks. Seventy adults in working age performed three rhythmic lifting tasks with two loads (15% and 30% of maximal voluntary contraction). Using generalized repeated-measures ANOVA (Generalized Estimating Equations), statistically significant Task and Load effects (p < 0.001), as well as Task × Load interaction effects (p < 0.0001) were observed on Borg CR10, without any influence of sex. The Borg CR10 is a valid tool to assess shoulder perceived fatigue as it can discriminate between tasks of different diffic...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 13, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Antoine Frasie Micha ël Bertrand-Charette Maxence Compagnat Laurent J Bouyer Jean-S ébastien Roy Source Type: research
Thermoregulation of feet in cold environments: A study on alpinism
This study represents a preliminary approach to establishing a reliable protocol for assessing the thermal performance of cold protective footwear.PMID:38091693 | DOI:10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104205 (Source: Applied Ergonomics)
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 13, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Eleonora Bianca Francesca Dotti Francesco Orrico Ada Ferri Source Type: research
Designing for passengers' information needs on fellow travelers: A comparison of day and night rides in shared automated vehicles
Appl Ergon. 2023 Dec 12;116:104198. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104198. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTShared automated mobility-on-demand promises efficient, sustainable, and flexible transportation. Nevertheless, security concerns, resilience, and their mutual influence - especially at night - will likely be the most critical barriers to public adoption since passengers have to share rides with strangers without a human driver on board. Prior research points out that having information about fellow travelers could alleviate the concerns of passengers and we designed two user interface variants to investigate the role of th...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - December 13, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Lukas A Flohr Martina Schu ß Dieter P Wallach Antonio Kr üger Andreas Riener Source Type: research
