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4/1/2008 - Conference papersThrough modeling, this paper analyzes the performance of vehicle operators when subjected to vibration from rough road conditions, and quanttifies the energy transmission in the presence of specialized seat padding and active suspension.
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12/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article discusses research results of studies that shed light on possible mechanisms through which low back injuries may occur and how this knowledge can be leveraged to reduce the risk of low back pain.
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11/1/2006 - Conference papersResearchers performed laboratory studies on four passive and two semi-active seat suspension designs. These six seat suspension systems were tested and analyzed, for vertical vibration only, using the ISO 5007 Standard.
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10/1/2006 - Conference papersThis study focused on reducing injury risk by improving seating on transport vehicles such as scoops, mantrips, personnel carriers, and rail-mounted locomotives.
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6/1/2006 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThis study compared NIOSH and existing seat designs on low- and mid-coal seam shuttle cars.
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6/1/2006 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThe First American Conference on Human Vibration (ACHV) was held in Morgantown, West Virginia, June 5-7, 2006.
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7/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH researchers evaluated four seat designs on mine haulage vehicles with regard to roadway-induced jarring/jolting and operator comfort; the performances of the seat designs are compared.
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7/1/2004 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis review evaluates selected papers that have studied exposure to whole-body vibration and awkward posture among operators of mobile equipment.
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8/1/2003 - Conference papersA field study was conducted to evaluate four seat designs on shuttle cars, including two NIOSH-designed seats.
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7/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe objective of this study was to systematically characterize the ergonomic hazards associated with excavating operations.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program