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• Comparison of Passive Seat Suspension with Different Configuration of Seat Pads and Active Seat Suspension
  4/1/2008 - Conference papers
  Through 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.
• Back Injury Control Measures for Manual Lifting and Seat Design
  12/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This 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.
• Biomechanical Modeling of Spinal Loading Due to Jarring and Jolting for Heavy Equipment Operators
  8/1/2003 - Conference papers
  A multi-body biomechanical model was developed that can be used to assess the risk of low back disorders due to occupational exposure to jarring and jolting from operation of heavy mobile equipment (e.g., trucks, haulers, graders, tractors, etc.)
• The Effects of Restricted Workspace on Lumbar Spine Loading
  3/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  Coal miners often handle heavy electrical power cables, weighing up to 10 kg per meter. These cables are manually lifted and attached to the mine roof to prevent damage from mobile underground equipment.
• Improved Seat Reduces Jarring/Jolting for Operators of Low-Coal Shuttle Cars
  12/1/1999 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  With input from underground shuttle-car operators, this study addressed a component of WBV that is germane to underground mining: high-energy impacts or shocks.
• Job Design: An Effective Strategy for Reducing Back Injuries
  1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This paper discusses methods for reducing musculoskeletal injuries in mines. Included are discussions of how to implement ergonomics committees, methods for identifying hazards, ways to formulate and implement solutions, and followup analysis.
• Nature and Cost of Low Back Pain
  1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This review paper describes the current state of knowledge regarding low back pain (LBP) - the causes, risk factors for LBP, effectiveness of treatments, recovery from back pain, and methods that can be used to help control the problem.
• A Scientific Look at Back Belts
  1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  The U.S. Bureau of Mines reviewed literature relating to the effectiveness of back belts in the workplace.