Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors : Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, July 17-21, 2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA

Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Hand Arm Vibration, Grip Strength Assessment and the Prevalence of Health Disorders Among Stone Crushing Workers....Pages 3-13
Understanding Shoulder Injury....Pages 14-22
Firing of a Cannon: Biomechanical Evaluation of Ergonomic Hazards....Pages 23-33
The Effects of a Combined Hip Flexion and Pelvis Movement Intervention on Postural Stability, Spinal Loading and Lumbar Flexion When Reaching and Lifting....Pages 34-41
A Pilot Study of Gender Differences on Anthropometric Measurements in Singapore Population....Pages 42-51
Anthropometric Evaluation of the Design of the Classroom Desk for the Eighth and the Ninth Grades of Benghazi Schools....Pages 52-59
The Biomechanics and Ergonomics of the Impact of Anti-fatigue Mats on Decreasing Whole Body Vibration....Pages 60-66
Front Matter....Pages 67-67
Development of an Ergonomic Evaluation Tool for Health-Promoting Physical Workplaces....Pages 69-74
A Study of Incentive Stimulating Human Error Activity on Public Service....Pages 75-80
An Interview Study on Children’s Spectacle Frame Fit....Pages 81-88
A Comparative Study of the Effects of Electrical Stimulation and Intermittent Compressive Forces on Soft Tissue Mechanical Properties....Pages 89-97
Prospective Design of Seating Systems for Digitalized Working Worlds....Pages 98-105
Human Factors Field Evaluation of a Blast Debris Protection Design Concept....Pages 106-113
An Ergonomic Analysis of the Traditional Sorbetes Cart....Pages 114-123
Adoption of Construction Ergonomic Interventions on Building Construction Sites in Nigeria....Pages 124-133
The Impact of Ergonomics Interventions on Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Construction Workers....Pages 134-144
Assessment in Office Work and Productivity....Pages 145-152
Evaluation of Bodily Discomfort of Employees in a Slaughterhouse....Pages 153-162
Front Matter....Pages 163-163
Use of Soft Tissue Properties for Ergonomic Product Design....Pages 165-171
Assessment of Human Balance Due to Recoil Destabilization Using Smart Clothing....Pages 172-183
Front Matter....Pages 163-163
Systems Anthropometry of Digital Human Models for Seat Design....Pages 184-195
The Veronesi Method -  Judicial Expertise for Physical Therapists....Pages 196-207
Total Force of Pinch and Grasp by Hand Postures....Pages 208-212
Investigation of Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Associated Risk Factors in the HORECA Sector....Pages 213-226
Front Matter....Pages 227-227
Investigation of the Effectiveness of European Assembly Worksheet in Assessing Organizational Measures for MSD Risk Assessment....Pages 229-235
Analysis of Exoskeleton Introduction in Industrial Reality: Main Issues and EAWS Risk Assessment....Pages 236-244
A Successful Ergonomic Solution Based on Lean Manufacturing and Participatory Ergonomics....Pages 245-257
Assessments of Ergonomic Risks in Banana Cultivation and Production....Pages 258-263
A Proposal for Field-Oriented System to Support Medical Risk Management. Support of Risk Management in Small and Medium Sized Hospital....Pages 264-270
Risk of Developing Musculoskeletal Disorders in a Meat Processing Plant....Pages 271-278
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) in Construction Workers and Main Causes....Pages 279-286
Ultraviolet Radiation in Sunlight and Artificial Lighting Systems: Are They Alike?....Pages 287-298
Ergonomic Risks of Physical Load on Administrative Workers in a Higher Education Institution 2015-Cartagena....Pages 299-307
Front Matter....Pages 309-309
What are the Major Risk Factors for Falls Among Community-Dwelling Korean Older Women?....Pages 311-322
Acupuncture/Acupressure for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) Relieving in the Elderly: A Review....Pages 323-334
Effect of Motion Type and Inclination on Muscle Activity and Edema....Pages 335-342
Front Matter....Pages 343-343
Women’s Clothing Choices are Being Inhibited by Poor Fit....Pages 345-356
Reading Task Investigation of the Kindle app in Three Mediums....Pages 357-364
Fashion Education Innovations Based on Ergonomic Design....Pages 365-371
An Explorative Study of Elderly Fashion....Pages 372-379
Front Matter....Pages 343-343
Old Fashion to New Fashion: The Creative Fashion Design Concepts from Nail Cover of Qing Dynasty....Pages 380-386
Investigation on Human Body Movements and the Resulting Body Measurement Variations....Pages 387-399
Front Matter....Pages 401-401
On Ergonomic Perception....Pages 403-410
Formulation of Field Data Base Model of Productivity for Standalone Sewing Machine Operation Based on Ergonomic Considerations....Pages 411-421
Formulation of Field Data Based Model of Human Energy Expenditure During Wheat Grinding Operation Based on Anthropometric and Ergonomic Considerations....Pages 422-434
Posture Analysis of Face Drilling Operation in Underground Mines in India: A Case Study....Pages 435-445
Heart Rate Based Evaluation of Operator Fatigue and Its Effect on Performance During Pipeline Work....Pages 446-454
Assessment of Heat Stress Impacts on Construction Workers: A South African Exploratory Study....Pages 455-465
Characteristics of Cutting Performance for Japanese Sewing Scissors Made by the “So-hizukuri” Forging Process....Pages 466-478
Eye Movement Analysis of Japanese Sewing Scissors Craftsman....Pages 479-490
Investigation on Effect of Mattress Hardness on Sleep Comfort of Middle-Aged and Old Women....Pages 491-502
Back Matter....Pages 503-505