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View article: Skilled Workers’ Perspectives on Utilizing a Passive Shoulder Exoskeleton in Construction
Skilled Workers’ Perspectives on Utilizing a Passive Shoulder Exoskeleton in Construction Open
This field study explores construction workers’ perceptions of using a passive shoulder exoskeleton to better understand how to improve its adoption in construction. We provided forty-one construction workers with an exoskeleton to perform…
View article: Exploring the link between occupationally relevant whole body vibration and headache and neck pain: is elevated muscle tension an intermediary factor?
Exploring the link between occupationally relevant whole body vibration and headache and neck pain: is elevated muscle tension an intermediary factor? Open
Whole body vibration (WBV) is linked to short- and longer-term adverse health outcomes, including cognitive impairment, stress and memory loss, loss of balance, reduced proprioception, visual and vestibular disturbances, gastrointestinal p…
View article: STTI Healthy Work Environment Conference 2021 - Quantifying Nurse Workload and Care Quality Indicators Using Simulation
STTI Healthy Work Environment Conference 2021 - Quantifying Nurse Workload and Care Quality Indicators Using Simulation Open
This is a presentation from the STTI Healthy Work Environment Conference 2021 that presents the team's work on using discrete event simulation to quantify nurse workload and care quality.
View article: STTI Healthy Work Environment Conference 2021 - Quantifying Nurse Workload and Care Quality Indicators Using Simulation
STTI Healthy Work Environment Conference 2021 - Quantifying Nurse Workload and Care Quality Indicators Using Simulation Open
This is a presentation from the STTI Healthy Work Environment Conference 2021 that presents the team's work on using discrete event simulation to quantify nurse workload and care quality.
View article: Quantifying Nurse Workload and Care Quality Indicators with Simulation: Future Health Human Resources Decision Support Tools
Quantifying Nurse Workload and Care Quality Indicators with Simulation: Future Health Human Resources Decision Support Tools Open
This poster features the design of a discrete event simulation tool to test various organizational design and staffing policies for the treatment of COVID-19 patients and to determine the impact of such decisions on nurse workload and qual…
View article: Using Computerized Simulation to Quantify Nurse & Healthcare Aides’ Workload, Fatigue Levels, and Patient Care Quality, in Complex Continuing Care Settings
Using Computerized Simulation to Quantify Nurse & Healthcare Aides’ Workload, Fatigue Levels, and Patient Care Quality, in Complex Continuing Care Settings Open
This handout provides an overview of the CCC Project in terms of literature background, methodology, research objectives, and prospective organizational outcomes.
View article: Quantifying Nurse Workload and Care Quality Indicators with Simulation: Future Health Human Resources Decision Support Tools
Quantifying Nurse Workload and Care Quality Indicators with Simulation: Future Health Human Resources Decision Support Tools Open
This poster features the design of a discrete event simulation tool to test various organizational design and staffing policies for the treatment of COVID-19 patients and to determine the impact of such decisions on nurse workload and qual…
View article: Using Computerized Simulation to Quantify Nurse & Healthcare Aides’ Workload, Fatigue Levels, and Patient Care Quality, in Complex Continuing Care Settings
Using Computerized Simulation to Quantify Nurse & Healthcare Aides’ Workload, Fatigue Levels, and Patient Care Quality, in Complex Continuing Care Settings Open
This handout provides an overview of the CCC Project in terms of literature background, methodology, research objectives, and prospective organizational outcomes.
View article: Quality, productivity, and economic implications of exoskeletons for occupational use: A systematic review
Quality, productivity, and economic implications of exoskeletons for occupational use: A systematic review Open
The objective of this systematic review was to synthesize the current state of knowledge on the quality and productivity of workers and their work while wearing exoskeletons, as well as the economic implications of exoskeletons for occupat…
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: Working in the digital economy: A systematic review of the impact of work from home arrangements on personal and organizational performance and productivity
Working in the digital economy: A systematic review of the impact of work from home arrangements on personal and organizational performance and productivity Open
Work-from-home has become an increasingly adopted practice globally. Given the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, such arrangements have risen substantially in a short timeframe. Work-from-home has been associated with several physical an…
View article: Working from home: Impacts on mental and physical health of Canadian employees during the COVID-19 pandemic
Working from home: Impacts on mental and physical health of Canadian employees during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed various aspects of our lives, including how we work. Since the start of the pandemic, numerous organizations in Canada have mandated their employees to work from home (WFH) on a full-time basis…
View article: Musculoskeletal symptoms associated with workplace physical exposures estimated by a job exposure matrix and by self‐report
Musculoskeletal symptoms associated with workplace physical exposures estimated by a job exposure matrix and by self‐report Open
Background A job‐exposure matrix (JEM) is an efficient method to assign physical workplace exposures based on job titles. JEMs offer the possibility of linking work exposures to outcome data from national health registers that contain job …
View article: Applying two general population job exposure matrices to predict incident carpal tunnel syndrome: A cross-national approach to improve estimation of workplace physical exposures
Applying two general population job exposure matrices to predict incident carpal tunnel syndrome: A cross-national approach to improve estimation of workplace physical exposures Open
Objectives A job exposure matrix (JEM) is a tool to estimate workers' exposure to occupational physical risk factors. We evaluated the performance of two general population JEM (CONSTANCES and O*NET) to detect known exposure-disease relati…
View article: Modeling the Effect of the 2018 Revised ACGIH<sup>®</sup> Hand Activity Threshold Limit Value<sup>®</sup> (TLV) at Reducing Risk for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Modeling the Effect of the 2018 Revised ACGIH<sup>®</sup> Hand Activity Threshold Limit Value<sup>®</sup> (TLV) at Reducing Risk for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Open
Recent studies have shown the 2001 American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH®) Threshold Limit Value (TLV®) for Hand Activity was not sufficiently protective for workers at risk of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). These…
View article: Cross-national comparison of two general population job exposure matrices for physical work exposures
Cross-national comparison of two general population job exposure matrices for physical work exposures Open
Objectives Job exposure matrices (JEMs) are increasingly used to estimate physical workplace exposures. We conducted a cross-national comparison of exposure estimates from two general population JEMs to aid the interpretation of exposure–o…
View article: The CONSTANCES job exposure matrix based on self-reported exposure to physical risk factors: development and evaluation
The CONSTANCES job exposure matrix based on self-reported exposure to physical risk factors: development and evaluation Open
Objectives Job exposure matrices (JEMs) can be constructed from expert-rated assessments, direct measurement and self-reports. This paper describes the construction of a general population JEM based on self-reported physical exposures, its…
View article: The combined fatigue effects of sequential exposure to seated whole body vibration and physical, mental, or concurrent work demands
The combined fatigue effects of sequential exposure to seated whole body vibration and physical, mental, or concurrent work demands Open
Many occupations in agriculture, construction, transportation, and forestry are non-routine, involving non-cyclical tasks, both discretionary and non-discretionary work breaks, and a mix of work activities. Workers in these industries are …
View article: Turbulent Touch: Touchscreen Input for Cockpit Flight Displays
Turbulent Touch: Touchscreen Input for Cockpit Flight Displays Open
Touchscreen input in commercial aircraft cockpits offers potential advantages, including ease of use, modifiability, and reduced weight. However, tolerance to turbulence is a challenge for their deployment. To better understand the impact …
View article: Fatigue at the Workplace: Measurement and Temporal Development
Fatigue at the Workplace: Measurement and Temporal Development Open
Fatigue at the workplace has been described as a multidimensional construct, affecting the overall state of the whole organism, which may be a consequence of prolonged work and various psychological, socioeconomic, and environmental factor…