TY - JOUR
AU1 - Harris-Adamson, Carisa
AU2 - Lin, Jia-Hua
AB - Pallet jacks used in manual material handling jobs are commonly pulled behind the operator to allow full visibility, resulting in awkward shoulder extension and trunk rotation. In this laboratory study, we compared an alternative handle with a standard handle during use when traveling with the pallet jack behind the operator. Total oxygen consumption, usability, comfort, and preference were compared between the two handles. The results showed different advantages associated with each handle design, leading to the conclusion that a secondary handle, used in conjunction with a primary standard handle, may be a beneficial intervention for pallet jack use.
TI - Effect of Handle Design on Pallet Jack Operations
JF - Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications
DO - 10.1177/1064804613479122
DA - 2013-04-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/sage/effect-of-handle-design-on-pallet-jack-operations-RudaeA9VcW
SP - 15
EP - 21
VL - 21
IS - 2
DP - DeepDyve
ER -