Journal article
Posture Evaluation of Firefighters During Simulated Fire Suppression Tasks
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Posture mechanics during fire suppression tasks are associated with musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters.
METHODS: This study uses the Ovako Working Posture Analyzing System (OWAS) ergonomics tool to describe and evaluate the postures of 48 firefighters during 3 simulated tasks: (a) hose drag, (b) hose pull, and (c) high-rise pack lift. Ergonomics intervention prioritizations based on the OWAS action classification (AC) scores …
Authors
Kajaks T; Ziebart C; Galea V; Vrkljan B; MacDermid JC
Journal
Workplace Health & Safety, Vol. 71, No. 12, pp. 606–616
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
December 2023
DOI
10.1177/21650799231214275
ISSN
2165-0799