Risk factors for lower extremity fatigue among assembly plant workers
dc.contributor.author | Gell, Nancy | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Werner, Robert A. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Hartigan, Anne | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Wiggermann, Neal | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Keyserling, W. Monroe | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2011-03-10T16:03:28Z | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2011-03-10T16:03:28Z | |
dc.date.available | 2012-04-30T18:27:22Z | en_US |
dc.date.issued | 2011-03 | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Gell, Nancy; Werner, Robert A.; Hartigan, Anne; Wiggermann, Neal; Keyserling, W. Monroe (2011). "Risk factors for lower extremity fatigue among assembly plant workers." American Journal of Industrial Medicine 54(3): 216-223. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/83205> | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 0271-3586 | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 1097-0274 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/83205 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background Work-related fatigue of the lower extremities is a known cause of lost productivity and significant employer costs. Common workplace solutions to reduce fatigue levels include anti-fatigue matting, shoe orthoses, or sit/stand work stations. However, assessment of these anti-fatigue measures within the workplace has been limited. Methods This was a cross sectional study in an automotive assembly plant on employees with at least 6 months tenure. Subject data were collected via questionnaires including Likert-scale questions to define fatigue severity. Jobs were evaluated for lower extremity ergonomic exposures via videotaping, pedometers, interviews, and industrial engineering records. Results Lower extremity fatigue at the end of the work day was associated with a higher prevalence of smoking, rheumatoid arthritis, job dissatisfaction, use of shoes with firmer outsoles, and increased time on the job spent standing or walking. Supervisor support and increased time spent on carpet were protective. Lower extremity fatigue that interfered with activities outside of work had additional risk factors including higher BMI, prior diagnosis of osteoarthritis, and increased hours per week spent working. Conclusions While these results identify carpet as being protective against lower extremity fatigue, no similar relationship was identified for anti-fatigue mats. No adverse relationship was found between hard surfaces such as concrete and lower extremity fatigue. Given the high costs associated with work-related fatigue, future areas for potential intervention include smoking cessation, specific shoe recommendations, and enhancing psychosocial aspects of work such as supervisor support. Am. J. Ind. Med. 54:216–223, 2011. © 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc. | en_US |
dc.publisher | Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Life and Medical Sciences | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Occupational Health and Environmental Toxicology | en_US |
dc.title | Risk factors for lower extremity fatigue among assembly plant workers | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.rights.robots | IndexNoFollow | en_US |
dc.subject.hlbsecondlevel | Public Health | en_US |
dc.subject.hlbtoplevel | Health Sciences | en_US |
dc.description.peerreviewed | Peer Reviewed | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan ; Veteran Affairs Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan ; Center for Ergonomics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan ; Chief, PM&R, Ann Arbor VAMC, 2215 Fuller Rd (117), Ann Arbor, MI 48105. | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Center for Ergonomics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Center for Ergonomics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan | en_US |
dc.identifier.pmid | 21298696 | en_US |
dc.description.bitstreamurl | http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/83205/1/20918_ftp.pdf | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1002/ajim.20918 | en_US |
dc.identifier.source | American Journal of Industrial Medicine | en_US |
dc.owningcollname | Interdisciplinary and Peer-Reviewed |
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