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Observations of working postures in garages using the Ovako Working posture Analysing System (OWAS) and consequent workload reduction recommendations / I. Kant, J.H.V. Notermans and P.J.A. Borm

Sumario: The working postures of mechanics in 42 garages were observed using the Ovako Working posture Analysis System (OWAS). During observation, both working postures and work activities were recorded. A computer program was developed for the data analyses. Using this program it is possible to calculate the working posture load for each work activity and the contribution of a specific activity to the total working posture load

En: Ergonomics. - London and Washington. - Vol. 33, nº 2, February 1990 ; p. 209-220

1. Ergonomía . 2. Biomecánica . 3. Postura . 4. Lesiones musculares . 5. Talleres de reparación de automóviles . 6. OWAS . 7. Métodos de análisis . 8. Programas informáticos . I. Notermans, J.H.V. . II. Borm, Paul J.A. . III. Título. IV. Título: Ergonomics.