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• Physical Limitations and Musculoskeletal Complaints Associated With Work in Unusual or Restricted Postures: A Literature Review
  1/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper argues that workers who adopt unusual or restricted postures appear to be at higher risk of musculoskeletal complaints and often exhibit reduced strength and lifting capacity.
• A Checklist for Evaluating Cab Design of Construction Equipment
  10/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This article introduces a one-page checklist for evaluating cab design of construction equipment.
• An Ergonomic Evaluation of Excavating Operations: A Pilot Study
  7/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The objective of this study was to systematically characterize the ergonomic hazards associated with excavating operations.
• An Approach to Identify Jobs for Ergonomic Analysis
  3/1/2001 - Conference papers
  This paper describes the use of four sources of data (injury records, the Nordic Standardized Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, supervisor interviews and management concerns) to prioritize jobs for ergonomic analysis.
• Strength Testing
  3/1/2001 - Book chapters
  The purpose of this chapter is to discuss some of the fundamental principles of strength assessment in ergonomics, so that these procedures can be better applied to control the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.
• Physical Strength Assessment in Ergonomics
  1/1/1998 - Conference papers
  This publication concerns human physical strength testing. Its purpose is not to recommend any particular type of testing, but rather to describe the types of testing available and their uses.
• Technology News 459 - Ergonomic Seat Reduces Shock for Low-Seam Shuttle Car Operators
  5/1/1997 - Technology News
  The lack of sufficient vertical clearance in some underground mines is an impediment to providing adequate shock isolation systems on mine equipment seats.
• Ergonomic and Statistical Assessment of Safety in Deep-Cut Mines
  1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This paper examines safety concerns associated with deep-cut mining, using the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration accident database, interviews with mine workers and operators, and conversations with state, local, and union representatives.
• Human Factors in Mining
  1/1/1988 - Information Circulars
  Information Circular describing various human factors within mining, including system design, capabilities and limitations, errors and accidents, and environmental factors. Bureau of Mines publication.