Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Illnesses Through Ergonomics: The Air Force PREMIER Program. Volume 2: Job Requirements and Physical Demands Survey Methodology Guide (Field Version).

Abstract

The United States Air Force consists of over 500,000 Military and civilian workers performing diverse jobs and tasks at multiple installations around the world. A typical installation has hundreds of administrative and industrial work areas of various sizes. In industrial work areas, workers perform maintenance/inspection jobs where exposure often vary on a daily basis. This report descrines a methodology which allow technicians with minimal ergonomics training to help focus and prioritize population based ergonomic improvement efforts in an efficient and standardized manner. Results of pilot testing for reproducibility, sensitivity, validity, and practicality are also included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA325511

Entities

People

  • Andrew Marcotte
  • Edward J. Cogburn
  • Marilyn Joyce
  • Nancy Miller
  • Richard Barker

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Operations
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Beta Testing
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Literature Surveys
  • Maintenance
  • Medical Personnel
  • Public Health
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistics
  • Surveys
  • Therapy
  • Training
  • Wounds And Injuries

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  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Systems Analysis and Design