TITLE

Getting a Grip on Grip Force Estimates

AUTHOR(S)

Casey, Jeffrey S.; McGorry, Raymond W.; Dempsey, Patrick G.

PUB. DATE

October 2002

SOURCE

Professional Safety;Oct2002, Vol. 47 Issue 10, p18

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses guidelines in developing an ergonomics evaluation in the United States. Anthropometric data; Skill level as reported by subjects; Grip force during the screwdriver task.

ACCESSION #

7500522

 

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