The effect of SAS shoes on standing fatigue in light fabrication workers /

A field study was conducted on light fabrication workers who

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bradley, Lee Norman, 1972-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:A field study was conducted on light fabrication workers who
after the shift. Psychosocial measures (Work APGAR and WES-
and feet showing significantly less increase in discomfort
and flexibility. Participants' spinal column shortened less
and overall fit. The SAS shoe was found to be at least
athletic shoes. Future studies should investigate a variety
average on all categories except heel support and walking
comfort, where the SAS shoe was slightly below average. Ten
compared to the participant's normal working shoes. Results
determine if changes over the work shift occurred. Total, I
eight chose not to wear SAS shoes for the entire month.
I of 14 total physiological measurements indicated a
length, stature, flexibility, and heart rate. Subjective
measures included a body part discomfort survey and the SAS
of high quality shoes that individuals pick for comfort.
out of the 17 participants complained of heel discomfort, and
participants (five male, four female) were utilized for
Physiological and subjective measures were taken before and
qualities of the shoes: arch support, compression of sole,
quality shoe, such as a SAS shoe, on standing fatigue. Nine
R) were also taken. Physiological measures included: foot
SAS shoes. Significant statistical differences (p < 0.05)
shift. The SAS shoe evaluation rated seven different
shoe evaluation. First, the measures were tested to
shoes worn for one month, and the participant's own shoes
showed significant differences (p < 0.05) for spinal length
significant change over the day. Next, the SAS shoes were
statistical analysis. The study lasted two months with SAS
temperature, leg volume, foot volume, spinal area, spinal
the 12-hour shift after the completion of each test period.
the SAS shoes. Many of these non-normally wore high quality
toe room, heel support, walking comfort, standing comfort,
Twelve of the 17 participants preferred their own shoes to
were also found in body part discomfort with the lower legs
when participants wore the SAS shoes over the course of
when wearing SAS shoes and became more flexible when wearing
worked 12-hour shifts to determine the effect of a high
worn for the other month. Data were collected at the end of
Item Description:"Major subject: Safety Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 42 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.