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The Study Used Brog's Scale on the Lower Extremity Supporter

주관적 작업부하를 이용한 하체 서포터 평가에 관한 연구

  • Kim, Yu-Chang (Department of Industrial Management Engineering, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Chang, Eon-June (Department of Industrial Management Engineering, Dong-Eui University)
  • 김유궁 (동의대학교 산업경영공학과) ;
  • 장은준 (동의대학교 산업경영공학과)
  • Published : 2008.10.31
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Abstract

This study focused on the decreased effect of the work load on using the lower extremity supporter in kneeling posture. Fatigue measures included subjective discomfort ratings through the use of the Borg's CR-10 scale based parameters. The resting period and work method were considered as independent variables. The break time conditions are grouped into 10 seconds after work for 1 min and not exist break time. The method of work conditions are divided into four types. There are kneeling with the lower extremity supporter, kneeling with the knee protector, just kneeling and squatting. The result of the ANOVA of the shift value of subjective discomfort showed the followings: 1) There were differences as regards to the method of the work, the break time and the part of body($p{\leq}0.05$). 2) The lower extremity supporter showed the least subjective discomfort in other part of body except the upper leg.

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