Assessment of biomechanical risk at work: practical approaches and tools.
The paper illustrates some methods and tools supporting work-related risk assessment with reference to ergonomics and biomechanics, in particular. These aspects will also be described through the analysis of two case studies in order to highlight the main characteristics and problems found during the application phase. Furthermore, using modelling and simulation software, the utility and reliability of such tools in support of the work-related risk assessment will also be evaluated.
Cocca
Paola
P
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Industriale, Università degli Studi di Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Marciano
Filippo
F
Rossi
Diana
D
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003198:Computer Simulation; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006804:Ergonomics; D005062:European Union; D006801:Humans; D017770:Lifting / Q000009:adverse effects; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012984:Software; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis