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A Biomechanical Analysis of Manual Materials Handling Tasks in Restricted Working Postures

publication (OP) published in 1988

A biomechanical analysis of a bolter cable pulling task

conference proceedings item published in 1994

A comparison of approaches in establishing manual handling limits in restricted working postures

conference proceedings item published in 1991

A comparison of fatigue failure responses of old versus middle-aged lumbar motion segments in simulated flexed lifting

journal article published in 2007

A regression-based computer model for calculating illumination on underground mobile equipment

conference proceedings item published in 1994

A scientific look at back belts ⬇️

conference proceedings item published in 1994

A scientific look at back belts ⬇️

journal article published in 1994

A scientific look at back belts ⬇️

journal article published in 1995

A visual warning system to reduce struck-by or pinning accidents involving mobile mining equipment

journal article published in 2012

Acceptable loads and physiological stresses when lifting a crib block

conference proceedings item published in 1991

Acceptable weights and physiological costs of performing combined manual handling tasks in restricted postures

journal article published in 1991

Acceptable workloads for three common mining materials

journal article published in 1992

Advancing towards automated ergonomic assessment: a panel of perspectives

conference proceedings item published in 2021

Advancing workplace safety surveillance with ambulatory inertial sensors

final grant report published in 2022

Age awareness training for miners ⬇️

NIOSH information circular published in 2008

An analysis of injury claims from low-seam coal mines

journal article published in 2009

An approach to identify jobs for ergonomic analysis

conference proceedings item published in 2001

An ergonomic assessment tool for evaluating the effect of back exoskeletons on injury risk

journal article published in 2022

An exploratory study of loading and morphometric factors associated with specific failure modes in fatigue testing of lumbar motion segments

journal article published in 2006

An improved seat for underground mobile equipment

abstract published in 1998

An upper extremity risk assessment tool based on material fatigue failure theory: the Distal Upper Extremity Tool (DUET)

journal article published in 2018

Analysis of applied forces and electromyography of back and shoulders muscles when performing a simulated hand scaling task

journal article published in 2010

Analyzing factors influencing struck-by accidents of a moving mining machine by using motion capture and DHM simulations

journal article published in 2009

Analyzing factors influencing struck-by accidents of a moving mining machine by using motion capture and DHM simulations ⬇️

conference proceedings item published in 2008

Assessing psychosocial and personal factors in industrial work: issues and challenges for the occupational ergonomics practitioner and researcher

conference proceedings item published in 2020

Assessment of whole-body vibration exposures and influencing factors for quarry haul truck drivers and loader operators

journal article published in 2014

Back Injury Research At the U.S. Bureau of Mines Ergonomics Laboratory

publication (OP) published in 1985

Back Loading During Simulated Underground Materials Handling

publication (OP) published in 1986

Back injury control measures for manual lifting and seat design ⬇️

journal article published in 2007

Back injury control measures for manual lifting and seat design

conference proceedings item published in 2007

Back strength and lifting capacity of underground miners

conference proceedings item published in 1987

Biomechanical modeling of asymmetric lifting tasks in constrained lifting postures

conference proceedings item published in 1990

Biomechanical modeling of symmetric lifting tasks in constrained lifting postures

conference proceedings item published in 1990

Biomechanics of a cable hanging task

conference proceedings item published in 1998

Bone mineral content and fatigue failure of lumbar motion segments in simulated flexed lifting: does specimen age influence the relationship?

conference proceedings item published in 2005

Bureau of mines ergonomic research to reduce back injuries and improve ergonomics aspects of mining equipment

conference proceedings item published in 1992

Can the revised NIOSH lifting equation be improved by incorporating personal characteristics?

conference proceedings item published in 2018

Characteristics of gait in restricted vertical space versus unrestricted walking

conference proceedings item published in 2010

Characterizing posture and associated physiological demand during evacuation

journal article published in 2018

Collaborative ergonomics field research: an assessment of risk factors at four mines ⬇️

journal article published in 2004

Comparative evaluation of light emitting diode cap lamps with an emphasis on visual performance in mesopic lighting conditions

conference proceedings item published in 2011

Comparative evaluation of light emitting diode cap lamps with an emphasis on visual performance in mesopic lighting conditions

journal article published in 2014

Comparing upper arm and trunk kinematics between manufacturing workers performing predominantly cyclic and non-cyclic work tasks

journal article published in 2021

Comparison of Longwall & Continuous Mining Safety in U.S. Coal Mines 1988-1997

conference proceedings item published in 1998

Comparison of cap lamp and laser illumination for detecting visual escape cues in smoke ⬇️

journal article published in 2014

Compression and shear loads on lumbar spine motion segments in neutral and flexed postures ⬇️

conference proceedings item published in 2003

Computer simulations help determine safe vertical boom speeds for roof bolting in underground coal mines

journal article published in 2005

Continuous mining: a pilot study of the role of visual attention locations and work position in underground coal mines ⬇️

journal article published in 2009

Deep South Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center

final grant report published in 2022

Demands on the knee during kneeling and squatting activities common to low-seam mining ⬇️

NIOSH report of investigations published in 2011

Determinants of the fatigue life of musculoskeletal tissues

conference proceedings item published in 2021

Development and validation of a cumulative exposure shoulder risk assessment tool based on fatigue failure theory

journal article published in 2021

Development and validation of an easy-to-use risk assessment tool for cumulative low back loading: the Lifting Fatigue Failure Tool (LiFFT)

journal article published in 2017

Development of ergonomics audits for bagging, haul truck, and maintenance and repair operations in mining

journal article published in 2017

Discomfort glare comparison for various LED cap lamps

journal article published in 2011

Discomfort glare comparison for various led cap lamps

conference proceedings item published in 2010

Do back belts really work to reduce back injuries in workplace

publication published in 1994

Do inflammatory responses to eccentric exercise suggest a fatigue failure process?

conference proceedings item published in 2014

Do light-emitting diode cap lamps enable improvements in miner safety? ⬇️

journal article published in 2009

Do light-emitting diode cap lamps enable improvements in miner safety?

conference proceedings item published in 2009

Dynamic biomechanical modelling of symmetric and asymmetric lifting tasks in restricted postures

journal article published in 1994

EMG and joint angle-based machine learning to predict future joint angles at the knee

journal article published in 2021

Effect of Posture on Metabolic Expenditure Required to Lift a 50- Pound Box

publication (OP) published in 1988

Effect of operator position on the incidence of continuous mining machine/worker collisions

conference proceedings item published in 2007

Effects of Posture on the Body's Response to Manual Lifting

publication

Effects of Posture on the Body's Response to Manual Lifting Tasks

publication (OP) published in 1989

Effects of age and obesity on trunk kinetics and kinematics during dominant side one-handed carrying

journal article published in 2019

Effects of lifting in four restricted work postures

chapter published in 1997

Effects of load and posture on the recruitment of trunk muscles

conference proceedings item published in 2002

Effects of posture on back strength and lifting capacity

conference proceedings item published in 1997

Effects of posture on dynamic back loading during a cable lifting task

journal article published in 2002

Effects of random whole-body vibration on back strength and back endurance

conference proceedings item published in 1989

Effects of torso flexion on fatigue failure of lumbar motion segments ⬇️

abstract published in 2004

Effects of torso flexion on fatigue failure of lumbosacral motion segments

abstract published in 2004

Effects of torso flexion on fatigue failure of the human lumbosacral spine ⬇️

dissertation published in 2003

Electromyography of the thigh muscles during lifting tasks in kneeling and squatting postures

journal article published in 2011

Ergonomic seat with viscoelastic foam reduces shock on underground mobile equipment

conference proceedings item published in 1997

Ergonomic seat with viscoelastic foam reduces shock on underground mobile equipment ⬇️

journal article published in 1998

Ergonomics in mining: the Human Factors Program in the Bureau of Mines

journal article published in 1991

Ergonomics issues in mining

chapter published in 1999

Estimating compressive and shear forces at L5-S1: exploring the effects of load weight, asymmetry, and height using optical and inertial motion capture systems

journal article published in 2024

Estimating low back loads of underground mine roof bolter operators using digital human simulations

conference proceedings item published in 2004

Evaluating the OSHA hand speed constant for stamping press applications

journal article published in 2018

Evaluating the effectiveness of estimating cumulative loading using linear integration method

conference proceedings item published in 2018

Evaluating the linear integration method of estimating cumulative loading using an eccentric exercise

conference proceedings item published in 2018

Evaluating the reliability of MRI-derived biomechanically-relevant measures

conference proceedings item published in 2018

Evaluation of glare for incandescent and LED miner cap lamps in mesopic conditions ⬇️

journal article published in 2009

Evaluation of muscle activity, forces, stresses, and moments at the knee during kneeling and squatting tasks ⬇️

abstract published in 2010

Evaluation of peripheral visual performance when using incandescent and LED miner cap lamps

conference proceedings item published in 2008

Evaluation of peripheral visual performance when using incandescent and LED miner cap lamps

journal article published in 2009

Evaluation of visual performance when using incandescent, fluorescent, and LED machine lights in mesopic conditions

conference proceedings item published in 2009

Evaluation of visual performance when using incandescent, fluorescent, and LED machine lights in mesopic conditions

journal article published in 2013

Examining the interaction of force and repetition on musculoskeletal disorder risk: a systematic literature review

journal article published in 2013

Exploring the addition of torso flexion to the LIFFT analysis tool

conference proceedings item published in 2023

External L5-S1 joint moments when lifting wire mesh screen used to prevent rock falls in underground mines

journal article published in 2009

Fatigue failure of lumbar motion segments in a sample of working age specimens ⬇️

abstract published in 2005

Field assessment of biomechanical and physiological demands in sand and limestone bagging operations

conference proceedings item published in 2011

Forced treadmill running reduces systemic inflammation yet worsens upper limb discomfort in a rat model of work-related musculoskeletal disorders

journal article published in 2020

Head-and-face anthropometric survey of Chinese workers

journal article published in 2008

Hot air breathing: effects of elevated wet bulb temperatures on tissue temperatures of the mouth

journal article published in 1985

Human Factors Programme in the Bureau of Mines

publication (OP) published in 1990

Human Factors Research At the U.S. Bureau of Mines

publication

Impact of loading and rest intervals on muscle inflammation

conference proceedings item published in 2014

Impact of loading and work rest intervals on muscle micro-trauma

journal article published in 2018

Improved seat reduces jarring/jolting for operators of low-coal shuttle cars ⬇️

journal article published in 1999

Improving the risk assessment capability of the revised NIOSH lifting equation by incorporating personal characteristics

journal article published in 2019

Increasing evacuation flow through school bus emergency roof hatches

journal article published in 2020

Injury research advocacy a high priority

publication published in 2008

Interaction of Temperatures and Humidity of Inspired Air on Tissue Temperature of the Tongue and Hard Palate

publication (OP) published in 1986

Isometric Pushing, Pulling, and Lifting Strengths in Three Postures

publication (OP) published in 1989

Isometric, isoinertial, and psychophysical strength testing: devices and protocols ⬇️

chapter published in 2004

Issues relevant to biomechanical analysis of loading on the lumbar spine in stooped lifting

publication (OP) published in 1991

Job design: an effective strategy for reducing back injuries ⬇️

conference proceedings item published in 1994

Job rotation and work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a fatigue-failure perspective

journal article published in 2020

Kinematics of the pelvis and lumbar spine during kneeling, stooping, and standing lifts

conference proceedings item published in 1998

Laboratory Assessment of Metabolic Demands of Selected Low-coal Seam Coal Mining Materials-loading Tasks

publication (OP) published in 1987

Lifting in four restricted lifting conditions. Psychophysical, physiological and biomechanical effects of lifting in stooped and kneeling postures

journal article published in 1990

Lifting in stooped and kneeling postures: effects on lifting capacity, metabolic costs, and electromyography of eight trunk muscles

journal article published in 1988

Locomotion in restricted space: kinematic and electromyographic analysis of stoopwalking and crawling

journal article published in 2011

Longwall mining safety

conference proceedings item published in 1998

Lower injury risk for underground low-coal equipment operators using ergonomic seat with viscoelastic foam ⬇️

conference abstract published in 1997

Machine injury prediction by simulation using human models ⬇️

publication published in 2003

Manufacturing worker perceptions of using wearable inertial sensors for multiple work shifts

journal article published in 2022

Manufacturing worker perceptions of wearing ambulatory inertial sensors in the workplace: an exploratory cluster analysis ⬇️

conference proceedings item published in 2019

Maximum Acceptable Weights of Lift for Common Coal Mine Supply Items

publication (OP) published in 1992

Mining roof bolting machine safety: a study of the drill boom vertical velocity ⬇️

NIOSH information circular published in 2005

Morphometry of the lower lumbar intervertebral discs and endplates: comparative analyses of new MRI data with previous findings

journal article published in 2016

Musculoskeletal disorders as a fatigue failure process: evidence, implications and research needs

journal article published in 2017

Musculoskeletal disorders: the fatigue failure mechanism

book published in 2022

Musculoskeletal stress on miners performing roof screening operations

conference proceedings item published in 2006

National Occupational Research Agenda for musculoskeletal health

conference proceedings item published in 2019

Nature and cost of low back pain ⬇️

conference proceedings item published in 1994

One-handed carrying among elderly and obese individuals: a systematic review to identify research gaps

journal article published in 2018

Ooh, my aching back . . . avoiding injuries in low coal

journal article published in 1990

Physical and cognitive capabilities of children during operation and evacuation of a school bus emergency roof hatch

journal article published in 2018

Physical limitations and musculoskeletal complaints associated with work in unusual or restricted postures: a literature review

journal article published in 2005

Physical limitations of handling materials in restricted postures

abstract published in 1994

Physical strength assessment in ergonomics

book published in 1998

Physical strength assessment in ergonomics

chapter published in 2000

Pilot Subject Evaluation of Whole-body Vibration from an Underground Mine Haulage Vehicle

publication (OP) published in 1988

Prediction models for the cross-sectional areas of lower lumbar intervertebral discs and vertebral endplates

journal article published in 2019

Prediction models for the erector spinae muscle cross-sectional area

journal article published in 2015

Preliminary recommendations for handling and lifting materials in underground low-coal mines

conference proceedings item published in 1987

Quantifying vertebral endplate degeneration using the concavity index

conference proceedings item published in 2018

Recommendations for controlling back injuries in the U.S. mining industry

abstract published in 1994

Recommendations for handling materials in low-seam coal mines

journal article published in 1989

Recommendations for handling materials in low-seam coal mines ⬇️

journal article published in 1990

Reducing Back Injuries in Low-seam Coal Mines Through Task Redesign

publication (OP) published in 1992

Reducing back injuries in low-coal mines: redesign of materials- handling tasks

information circular published in 1990

Reducing back injuries in low-coal mines: redesign of materials-handling tasks

information circular published in 1990

Reducing low back pain and disability in mining ⬇️

NIOSH information circular published in 2008

Reducing musculoskeletal injuries in rail operations ⬇️

lay journal article published in 2008

Regression Modeling of Spinal Forces During Constrained Lifting Postures

publication (OP) published in 1990

Reliability analysis of observation-based exposure assessment tools for the upper extremities: a systematic review

journal article published in 2022

Repeatability of Static and Isokinetic Maximum Voluntary Back Strength Exertions

publication (OP) published in 1988

Roof screening for underground coal mines: recent developments ⬇️

journal article in trade publication published in 2008

Roof screening for underground coal mines: recent developments

conference proceedings item published in 2007

Safety of youth employment: a national study of parents and teens

final grant report published in 2004

Sagittal Plane Kinematic Analysis of Specific Simulated Low-seam Coal Mining Lifting Tasks

publication (OP) published in 1987

School bus rear emergency door design improvements to increase evacuation flow

journal article published in 2020

Shock reduction for low-coal shuttle car operators using viscoelastic seating foam

conference proceedings item published in 1998

Socio-ecological approaches for improving agricultural safety and health ⬇️

publication published in 2017

State of the art in young worker safety interventions in the United States ⬇️

conference proceedings item published in 2013

Static and dynamic back strength of underground coal miners

conference proceedings item published in 1989

Strength demands of line handlers on the Panama Canal ⬇️

abstract published in 2002

Strength demands of line handlers on the Panama Canal ⬇️

journal article published in 2003

Strength testing

book or book chapter published in 2001

Task Analysis and Laboratory Simulation of Materials Handling in Underground Low Coal Mines

publication (OP) published in 1987

The Effects of Lifting Posture on Trunk Muscle Activity

publication (OP) published in 1992

The Effects of Posture and Technique on Forces Experienced

publication

The Human Factors Program in the Bureau of Mines

publication (OP) published in 1991

The Kyphotic Lumbar Spine: Issues in the Analysis of the Stresses in Stooped Lifting

publication (OP) published in 1991

The effect of alginate on the invasion of cystic fibrosis respiratory epithelial cells by clinical isolates of pseudomonas aeruginosa

journal article published in 2000

The effects of operator position, pallet orientation, and palletizing condition on low back loads in manual bag palletizing operations

journal article published in 2015

The effects of restricted workspace on lumbar spine loading ⬇️

journal article published in 2001

The effects of scaling height and scaling bar design on applied forces and bilateral muscle activity of the back and shoulders

conference proceedings item published in 2006

The function of trunk muscles during back strength exertions in standing and kneeling positions

publication (OP) published in 1987

The impaired healing hypothesis: a mechanism by which psychosocial stress and personal characteristics increase MSD risk?

journal article published in 2022

The influence of torso flexion on fatigue failure of lumbosacral motion segments ⬇️

conference proceedings item published in 2004

The interaction of force and repetition on musculoskeletal and neural tissue responses and sensorimotor behavior in a rat model of work-related musculoskeletal disorders

journal article published in 2013

The low back cumulative trauma index: a fatigue-failure based risk assessment tool

final grant report published in 2022

The role of force and repetition in musculoskeletal disorder risk

conference proceedings item published in 2011

Tolerance of the lumbar spine to shear: a review and recommended exposure limits

journal article published in 2012

Torque Production and Low Back Forces in Standing and Kneeling Back Exertions

publication (OP) published in 1991

Torso flexion loads and the fatigue failure of human lumbosacral motion segments

journal article published in 2005

Trunk Extension Strength and Muscle Activity in Standing and Kneeling Postures ⬇️

scientific article published on August 15, 1997

Trunk muscle activity among older and obese individuals during one-handed carrying

journal article published in 2019

Unlatching school bus seat belt buckles: considerations for young passengers

journal article published in 2024

Updates on NORA Musculoskeletal Health Cross-Sector Council activities

conference proceedings item published in 2020

Validation of a wireless sensor system for the estimation of cumulative lumbar loads in occupational settings

conference proceedings item published in 2021

Validation of fatigue failure risk assessment tools against physician-diagnosed outcomes

conference proceedings item published in 2021

Validity and reliability of sincerity test for dynamic trunk motions

journal article published in 2003

Visual performance for trip hazard detection when using incandescent and led miner cap lamps

journal article published in 2010

What works (and what doesn't) in mining ergonomics ⬇️

journal article published in 1999

Worker strength evaluation: job design and worker selection

chapter published in 1999

Working in unusual or restricted postures

book or book chapter published in 2006

Workplace risk assessment tools for preventing shoulder disorders

abstract published in 2022

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