Browsing University of Waterloo by Supervisor "Wells, Richard"
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Assessing Workers’ Ability to Recognize Lifting Risk Factors for Low Back Pain: Investigating the Efficacy of a Simple Educational Message.
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-21)Introduction: Participatory ergonomic approaches have been shown to be an effective method for identifying work place hazards. Since in many workplaces, expertise in ergonomics is not available, simple educational messages ... -
Effect of Degrees of Freedom on Effort and Rate of Fatigue Accumulation During the Supine Chest Press
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-19)INTRODUCTION For workplace tool design and exercise equipment design alike, the number of the degrees of freedom to be controlled in a tool or machine has been shown to affect the biological response of the user. Studies ... -
Effects of Seat Suspension Types on Truck Drivers’ Vigilance
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-22)Background: Due to long work hours and irregular work schedules, truck drivers can become fatigued, which can increase the risk of traffic collisions. Further, professional truck drivers are at an increased risk for ... -
Fatigue at the Workplace: Measurement and Temporal Development
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-12)Fatigue at the workplace has been described as a multidimensional construct, affecting the overall state of the whole organism, which may be a consequence of prolonged work and various psychological, socioeconomic, and ... -
Knowledge Transfer and Exchange in Work and Health Research
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-28)Knowledge transfer and exchange (KTE) is the practice of preparing and disseminating research to those who can use it. The burden of workplace injury and illness can be great affecting workers, workplaces, the medical ...