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- Kneeling
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- Crawling
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9/1/1997 - Conference papersThe purpose of this study was to examine the lifting capacity of low-seam coal miners in four restricted postures (roof heights of 36", 40", 44", and 48"), investigate the associated metabolic costs, and to examine electromyographic (EMG) data from eigh...
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9/1/1997 - Book chaptersThe Bureau of Mines performed a pilot study examining the effects of posture on back strength and Maximum Acceptable Weight of Lift on six healthy male subjects (M = 32 years + 4 SD).
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8/1/1997 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe study was conducted to determine whether the kneeling posture alters extension torque capabilities in isometric and isokinetic exercises as compared with standing. A split-pilot experimental design was used to evaluate the influence of posture, tru...
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6/1/1997 - Conference papersThis paper describes the underground mine trials and the testing done to evaluate properties of the viscoelastic foams. The paper also discusses the development of an analytical model using the data from underground trials and the foam testing.
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11/1/1988 - Peer reviewed journal articlesResults of this Bureau of Mines study indicate that it may be advisable to reduce the weight of materials that are handled repetitively in the kneeling posture.
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10/1/1988 - Conference papersEight men participated in a pilot study to evaluate the effects of shock and whole-body vibration (WBV) on heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), and subjective discomfort.
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1/1/1980 - Open File ReportsThis report describes a study designed to evaluate a proposed modification in the cap lamp battery cord intended to reduce the incidence of snagging and catching of the cord.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program