Evaluation of a risk assessment method for manual handling tasks at lower forces and higher frequency - "Key indicator method for assessing physical workload during manual handling operations"
- Project number:
- F 2195
- Institution:
Institut für Arbeitsmedizin, Sicherheitstechnik und Ergonomie e.V. (ASER) an der Bergischen Universität Wuppertal
- Status:
- finished
- Description:
The aim of the project is the evaluation of the key indicator method for risk assessment in manual operation tasks. For this purpose, the method will be applied in 200 corresponding work places to analyse the physical workload. The results will be compared with the stress and strain perception, the complaints of shoulder/neck/arm, and the results of physical examination of the workers to analyse the relationship between load situation and work-related complaints. Consistency, reliability and validity are further aspects. As a result, the key indicator method Manual Handling Operations/Repetitive Work will be released for practical application.
Project results:
Report "Key indicator method manual handling operations 2011"- More information:
Unit 3.1 "Prevention of Work-related Diseases"
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