OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS Balance recovery is a complex, multi-factorial task. When
examining occupational environments for fall safety hazards, practitioners must be aware of …

Ladder falls cause many fatal injuries. The factors that affect whether a ladder perturbation
leads to a fall are not well understood. This study quantified the effects of several factors on …

This study investigated the ergonomics of three simulated 120 m vertical ladder ascents and
differences between novice (NC) and experienced climbers (EC). Seven EC and 10 NC …

This study investigated the effects of aerial ladder rung spacing on firefighter climbing
biomechanics. Ten female and 9 male firefighters ascended and descended instrumented …

Severe and fatal falls involving ladders commonly occur during transitions across the ladder
and another support surface. Slipping is a common initiating event in ladder falls. This study …

Abstract 'Climb assist'claims to reduce strain when climbing ladders; however, no research
has yet substantiated this. The purpose of this study was to assess the physiological and …

Background A plurality of fatal falls to lower levels involve ladders. After a slip/misstep on a
ladder, climbers use their upper and lower limbs to reestablish contact with the ladder …

Objective We examined the impacts of pulling task (breakaway and pull-down tasks at
different postures), glove use, and their interaction on achievable downward pull forces from …

We have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of the robotic and
mechanotherapeutic technologies used for rehabilitation of the upper limbs. Robotic and …

This study compares human climbing performance, including climbing speed and movement
and force patterns, between rail-and rung-climbing styles for a moderate aerial ladder slope …