Spinal loading and lift style in confined vertical space

• Published in: Applied ergonomics Vol. 84; p. 103021
• Main Authors: Weston, Eric B., Dufour, Jonathan S., Lu, Ming-Lun, Marras, William S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2020
• Subjects: Baggage handling; Kneeling; Sitting; Kneeling; Baggage handling; Sitting

The objective of this study was to investigate biomechanical loads on the lumbar spine as a function of working in a confined vertical space, consistent with baggage handling inside the baggage compartment of an airplane. Ten male subjects performed baggage handling tasks using confined (kneeling, s...