[HTML][HTML] Does the fit of personal protective equipment affect functional performance? A systematic review across occupational domains
Objective To explore the effect of personal protective equipment (PPE) fit on functional
performance across a range of occupational domains. Background PPE introduces an …
performance across a range of occupational domains. Background PPE introduces an …
[HTML][HTML] Occupation-Induced Fatigue and Impacts on Emergency First Responders: A Systematic Review
Fatigue in emergency first responders (EFRs) is known to affect performance abilities and
safety outcomes for both patients and EFRs. The primary aim of this review was to determine …
safety outcomes for both patients and EFRs. The primary aim of this review was to determine …
Identifying the critical physically demanding tasks performed by personal support workers in Canada
DC Ho, D Tolgyesi, C Beech, SL Fischer - Applied Ergonomics, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to increased work demands, personal support workers (PSWs) are experiencing more
work-related injuries. However, little is known about PSW work tasks and their …
work-related injuries. However, little is known about PSW work tasks and their …
A comparison of augmented feedback and didactic training approaches to reduce spine motion during occupational lifting tasks
Manual handling training may be improved if it relied on the provision of individualized,
augmented feedback about key movement features. The purpose of this study was to …
augmented feedback about key movement features. The purpose of this study was to …
The influence of sex and strength capacity on normalized low-back exposure during lifting: Insights from a joint power analysis
Objective Investigate the influence of sex, strength capacity, and relative load mass on low-
back exposure and lower extremity joint power generation in backboard lifting. Background …
back exposure and lower extremity joint power generation in backboard lifting. Background …
Comparing the biomechanical and psychophysical demands imposed on paramedics when using manual and powered stretchers
The aim of this investigation was to compare the effect of three different stretchers (two
powered and one manual) on the biomechanical and psychophysical demands experienced …
powered and one manual) on the biomechanical and psychophysical demands experienced …
[HTML][HTML] Riesgos del personal que labora en atención prehospitalaria: Reto para los servicios de emergencia
A DÍAZ-TAMAYO - Revista Salud Uninorte, 2021 - scielo.org.co
La atención prehospitalaria o la respuesta a una emergencia en el escenario
prehospitalario, definido en un contexto internacional, comprende todas las intervenciones …
prehospitalario, definido en un contexto internacional, comprende todas las intervenciones …
[HTML][HTML] Rethinking paramedic occupational injury surveillance: A systems approach to better understanding paramedic work-related injury
Paramedic work occurs in complex, dynamic, uncontrolled, and unpredictable work
environments which increase their risk of occupational injury. The complex and multi …
environments which increase their risk of occupational injury. The complex and multi …
Considering movement competency within physical employment standards
BACKGROUND: Physical employment standards (PES) ensure that candidates can
demonstrate the physical capacity required to perform duties of work. However, movement …
demonstrate the physical capacity required to perform duties of work. However, movement …
Critical tasks from the global war on terror: A combat-focused job task analysis
Purpose: This study identified critical tasks (CTs) performed by veterans during the Global
War on Terror. Methods: Subject matter experts (SMEs) meeting internationally agreed-upon …
War on Terror. Methods: Subject matter experts (SMEs) meeting internationally agreed-upon …