An ergonomics assessment of three simulated 120 m ladder ascents: A comparison of novice and experienced climbers.

This study investigated the ergonomics of three simulated 120 m vertical ladder ascents and differences between novice (NC) and experienced climbers (EC). Seven EC and 10 NC undertook three 120 m climbs; comprising of four 30 m climbs. Ascending 120 m was reported as a high physical demand, supported by high peak HRs (~173 b.

A Comparison of Training Modality and Total Genotype Scores to Enhance Sport-Specific Biomotor Abilities in Under 19 Male Soccer Players.

Suraci, BR, Quigley, C, Thelwell, RC, and Milligan, GS. A comparison of training modality and total genotype scores to enhance sport-specific biomotor abilities in under 19 male soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 35(1): 154-161, 2021-Soccer-specific training (SST) and small-sided games (SSGs) have been shown to develop physical proficiency in soccer.

The thermal demands of flood rescue and impacts on task performance.

The aim of this study was to determine the thermal demand of simulated Flood Rescue tasks and impacts on performance. Ten participants undertook two simulations: 'Cold' (4 °C) -participants stood in knee height moving water (4.8 km·h), with simulated wind and rain for 60 min.

Development of a physical employment standard for a branch of the UK military.

A Physical Employment Standard (PES) was developed for the British Royal Air Force Regiment (RAF Regt). Twenty-nine RAF Regt personnel completed eight critical tasks wearing Combat Equipment Fighting Order (31.5 kg) while being monitored for physical and perceptual effort.

Considerations for physical employment standards in the aging workforce.

Background: If current population and health trends continue, workplace demographics will look significantly different by the turn of the century. Organizations will no longer have a steady pipeline of younger workers and will likely need to rely on older workers to remain competitive in the global marketplace. The future multi-generational workforce will bring with it the challenge of maximizing contributions from each generation whilst at the same time addressing the health, safety and wellbeing needs of all workers.

A Job Task Analysis for Technicians in the Offshore Wind Industry.

Background: To establish whether an organization has a valid Physical Employment Standard (PES), it is important to determine those aspects of the job that are critical to operational success.

Objective: To determine the tasks of the Offshore Wind Industry (OWI) and whether the ability to undertake these tasks is adequately assessed.

Methods: The task analysis was completed through: observations; the research team undertaking tasks; reviewing operational manuals; and focus groups.

The physiological demand of pulling a rescue sled across the mud and the impact experience has on this task.

Background: To establish a Physical Employment Standard for tasks with high physical demands, it is important to determine the physiological requirements. One such task for the UK Coastguard is mud rescue.

Objective: To quantify the physiological demand of pulling a rescue sled across estuary mud, and determine whether rescuer experience has an impact on the physiological demand of this task.

Validity and reliability of physical employment standards.

In this paper the role of validity and reliability in the development of physical employment standards (PESs) and the consideration of these factors in determining the final pass/fail criteria for a PES and ultimately the legal defensibility of a PES is examined. Particular attention is paid to the use of subject-matter experts, the levels of evidence used in the establishment of the minimum acceptable pace/intensity for the completion of critical tasks, and the considerations needed in physical test selection.

A report on the first conference on physiological and physical employment standards, Canberra, Australia November 27 to 28, 2012.

This is a report of the First Conference on Physiological and Physical Employment Standards. This was the first conference of its kind, attended by scientists, physicians, occupational medics, high-ranking politicians and military personal from ten nations.