Evaluation of an ergonomics intervention among Nicaraguan coffee harvesting workers

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<abstract displayLabel="Summary">This study evaluated an ergonomics intervention among Nicaraguan coffee harvesting workers, using electromyography and questionnaire survey techniques. Nicaraguan researchers were involved in the study so that they could gain hands-on experience with ergonomics research and applications, and eventually be the specialists conducting ergonomics interventions in Nicaraguan workplaces. Coffee harvesting activities were studied individually and physical hazards were identified accordingly. The results showed decreased muscle loading on the erector spinae muscle and improved comfort reporting in the back region compared to the commonly used baskets. This fulfils the design objective of a newly developed bag that was used in the intervention to reduce physical workload on the coffee harvesting workers. Workers' opinion survey results showed some issues related to the size of the new bag and the lumbarshoulder belt mechanism. This information can be used in the modification of the bag in the next design. Key players in the process have been identified.</abstract>
<note type="statement of responsibility">Stephen Bao, Barbara Silverstein, Kate Stewart</note>
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<text>04/02/2013 Volumen 56 Número 2  - febrero 2013 , p. 166-181</text>
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