Injury and Disability: Identification and Reduction

Abstract

Background. This effort was developed to support new initiatives within the Vulnerability Analysis Branch to enhance warfighter performance among all Airmen. Methods. Electronic data were utilized in epidemiological investigations to identify Airmen at increased risk for decreased warfighter performance. Results. Airmen consistently noted at increased risk included battlefield airmen and enlisted civil engineers. Conclusions. This project fulfilled stated objectives. The follow-on work unit will utilize workplace investigational techniques to identify specific workplace hazards and take a broader approach, engaging individuals with expertise in biomechanics and ergonomics to identify specific hazards and develop recommendations to improve warfighter performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA514583

Entities

People

  • Eric R. Master
  • Timothy S. Webb
  • Timothy. S. Wells

Organizations

  • Infoscitex Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Body Regions
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Health
  • Spine
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics