Use of exoskeletal vests (designed to support overhead work) can be an effective
intervention approach for tasks involving arm elevation, yet little is known on the potential …

This paper summarises applications of biomechanical principles and models in industry to
control musculoskeletal disorders of the low back and upper extremity. Applications of 2-D …

An exoskeleton system can be an effective ergonomic intervention for mitigating the risks of
developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders, yet little attention is given to the effects …

Recent human-centered developments in the industrial field (Industry 5.0) lead companies
and stakeholders to ensure the wellbeing of their workers with assessments of upper limb …

Over the years, the industry's interest in using external support devices, such as
exoskeletons, is increasing. They are introduced as a new technique for improving the …

Objective: Recent evidence has found potential associations between cardiovascular
disease (CVD) risk factors and common musculoskeletal disorders. We evaluated possible …

The operators of hand tractors experience high levels of vibration in the hand and arm,
which cause early fatigue and result in shorter work hours. Suitable isolators were designed …

Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent in diagnostic sonographers. This study quantifies
the postural and muscular loads during ultrasound scanning. Video-based stop-motion …

Human–human joint-action in short-cycle repetitive handover tasks was investigated for a
bottle handover task using a three-fold approach: work-methods field studies in multiple …

The relationship between overhead work and musculoskeletal health depends on multiple
task and individual factors. Knowledge gaps persist, despite examination of many of these …