Publications by authors named "Elizabeth A Salas"
Injury and dropout rates during rodwork training appear to reflect difficulties encountered by apprentices adapting to increased physical demands of tying on slab, one of the rodworking tasks with the highest injury risk. Because experience influences work strategies, and consequently the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), this study aimed to identify differences in work practices associated with tying rebar on slab, potentially relevant to back MSD development, in experienced and inexperienced rodworkers. Fourteen male rodworkers were recruited from either experienced (>2 years experience post apprenticeship), or inexperienced (<6 months experience) groups.
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- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of three ergonomic assessment tools (RULA, REBA, and Strain Index) in evaluating non-fixed work against four Borg 10 psychophysical scales related to lifting and discomfort.
- Fourteen experienced male rodworkers, without recent musculoskeletal injuries, participated in the study, performing various tasks while data was collected.
- The findings indicated that the Strain Index outperformed RULA and REBA in assessing work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) risks, particularly highlighting its practical use for evaluating different tasks in non-fixed work environments.