Mining

Operators of industrial equipment – employed in industries such as mining, construction, transportation, forestry, and pulp and paper – are exposed to factors that increase their risk of developing a Musculoskeletal Disorder. Restricted sight-lines are particularly problematic since equipment operators will adopt awkward working postures (combination of rotation, flexion and lateral neck & trunk bend) in an attempt to compensate for restricted sight-lines. Therefore, the interplay between line-of-sight and posture must be explored in order to identify solutions aimed at preventing future injuries/accidents associated with the operation of industrial vehicles. In this regard, the ability to accurately measure line-of-sight and posture during the operation of industrial vehicles is essential. Furhtermore, the ability to use the collected information to subsequently model and estimate postural loading is critical. This study evaluates the feasibility of using a multi method approach to the evaluation of line-of-sight and driving posture in an effort to improve the estimation of postural loading associated with the operation of industrial equipment.

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