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Ergonomics evaluation of exoskeletons in agriculture

Description

Presents findings of a study conducted to investigate both directly-measured exposure to risk factors and farmer-reported usability experience of a commercially-available exoskeleton during work tasks in the agricultural sector. The research aimed to understand potential facilitators for, and barriers to, farmers' adoption of exoskeletons and to better understand how the use of an exoskeleton may assist farmers during work tasks and potentially reduce back pain and related disability. Funding for the study was provided by a grant from the OHS Futures Research Funding Program.

Updated

May 31, 2020

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OHS Futures OHS Futures Research Funding Program Occupational Health and Safety Futures Research Funding Program agricultural workers exoskeleton devices lower back pain occupational health hazards

Title and publication information

Type
Report
Alternative Title

Ergonomics evaluation of exoskeletons in agriculture : report to Alberta OHS Futures

Extent

28 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Jobs, Economy and Northern Development

Contributor

Trask, Catherine

Contributor

Thamsuwan, Ornwipa

Contributor

Srinivasan, Divya

Contributor

Bath, Brenna

Subject Information

Resource Dates

Date Created

2020-05-31

Date Added

2023-06-01T15:52:57.141663

Date Modified

2020-05-31

Date Issued

2023-06-07

Identifiers

Usage / Licence

Usage Considerations

Funding for this research was provided by the OHS Futures Research Funding Program. The research was not conducted by the Government of Alberta and any statements, findings or conclusions presented are not endorsed by the GoA. Requests for further information or questions about the research should be addressed to the authors of the report directly.

Licence

No licence

Contact

Contact Name

OHS Futures Research Grant Program

Contact Email

OHSFutures@gov.ab.ca