Linda M. Rose
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View article: Predicting Discomfort from Workload Parameters – Towards the Design of Comfortable Work
Predicting Discomfort from Workload Parameters – Towards the Design of Comfortable Work Open
Occupational ApplicationsWe present empirical data on how perceived discomfort varies under different loading situations based on analyzed experimental data. We propose mathematical models to calculate endurance time and recovery needs bas…
View article: Is there a u-shaped relationship between load levels and fatigue and recovery? An examination of possible mechanisms
Is there a u-shaped relationship between load levels and fatigue and recovery? An examination of possible mechanisms Open
In a previous study, an unexpected u-shaped relationship was observed between load level and fatigue/recovery responses. Moderate load levels resulted in lower perceived discomfort, pain, and fatigue, and shorter recovery times compared to…
View article: Towards safety and autonomy in the home bathroom: Identifying challenges, needs and gaps
Towards safety and autonomy in the home bathroom: Identifying challenges, needs and gaps Open
This qualitative study aims to identify challenges, needs and gaps for home care bathroom tasks and gather information that will allow for user-centered, sustainable solutions for home care in the bathroom. Twenty-one interviews were carri…
View article: Reaction force exposure for tightening tool users: A psychophysical based experimental study of electric right-angle nutrunners
Reaction force exposure for tightening tool users: A psychophysical based experimental study of electric right-angle nutrunners Open
Reaction forces from nutrunner tools constitute a risk of developing MSDs. However, recommendations for sustainable reaction force levels are lacking. The aim of this study was to inform recommendations regarding reaction load exposures fr…
View article: Reaction load exposure from handheld powered tightening tools: A scoping review
Reaction load exposure from handheld powered tightening tools: A scoping review Open
Assembly workers using handheld powered tightening tools are repetitively subjected to reaction loads resulting from the tool handle. Despite the vast amount of research, tool manufacturers and OSH practitioners still lack well-grounded re…
View article: The RAMP package for MSD risk management in manual handling – A freely accessible tool, with website and training courses
The RAMP package for MSD risk management in manual handling – A freely accessible tool, with website and training courses Open
In this paper the RAMP Package is presented with the objective to facilitate the application of the RAMP tool to systematically manage MSD risks. The package consists of the RAMP tool (Risk Assessment and Management tool for manual handlin…
View article: Development and evaluation of RAMP II - a practitioner’s tool for assessing musculoskeletal disorder risk factors in industrial manual handling
Development and evaluation of RAMP II - a practitioner’s tool for assessing musculoskeletal disorder risk factors in industrial manual handling Open
RAMP II is an observation-based tool developed for assessing a wide range of musculoskeletal disorder risk factors related to industrial manual handling. RAMP II, which is part of the RAMP tool, is based on research studies and expert judg…
View article: Modelling endurance and resumption times for repetitive one-hand pushing
Modelling endurance and resumption times for repetitive one-hand pushing Open
This study's objective was to develop models of endurance time (ET), as a function of load level (LL), and of resumption time (RT) after loading as a function of both LL and loading time (LT) for repeated loadings. Ten male participants wi…
View article: Development and evaluation of RAMP I – a practitioner’s tool for screening of musculoskeletal disorder risk factors in manual handling
Development and evaluation of RAMP I – a practitioner’s tool for screening of musculoskeletal disorder risk factors in manual handling Open
RAMP I is a screening tool developed to support practitioners in screening for work-related musculoskeletal disorder risk factors related to manual handling. RAMP I, which is part of the RAMP tool, is based on research-based studies combin…
View article: Expert user perspectives of the Ergo-Index model for analysis of work tasks
Expert user perspectives of the Ergo-Index model for analysis of work tasks Open
The purpose of this study is to evaluate an updated beta version of Ergo-Index, adigital tool for ergonomic risk assessments. The evaluation was performed with 15expert users who assessed type, distance, height and exposure time of certain…
View article: Shifting to proactive risk management : Risk communication using the RAMP tool
Shifting to proactive risk management : Risk communication using the RAMP tool Open
Ergonomic risk factors are major contributors to work-related musculoskeletaldisorders and quality deficiencies in the manufacturing industry. Due to lack of tools or systemsthat can support a syst ...