Muscular and Vascular Issues Induced by Prolonged Standing with Different Work-Rest Cycles with Active or Passive Breaks

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• Personal Author:
  Garcia M-G ; Läubli T ; Martin, Bernard J.
• Description:
  OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-lasting motor, behavioral, physiological, and perceptual effects of prolonged standing work in three work-rest cycle conditions including passive or active rest breaks. BACKGROUND: Muscle fatigue has been evidenced after prolonged standing work through physiological and neuromotor measures. It has been postulated that muscle fatigue induced by prolonged work could be attenuated by appropriate scheduling of work and rest periods. However, investigations in this domain remain limited. METHOD: Thirty participants simulated standing work for 5 hr with work-rest cycles of short, medium, or long standing periods including passive or active breaks. Lower-leg muscle twitch force (MTF), muscle oxygenation, lower-leg volume, postural stability, force control, and discomfort perception were quantified on 2 days. RESULTS: Prolonged standing induced significant changes in all measures immediately after 5 hr of work, indicating a detrimental effect in long-lasting muscle fatigue, performance, discomfort, and vascular aspects. Differences in the measures were not significant between work cycles and/or break type. CONCLUSION: Similar physiological and motor alterations were induced by prolonged standing. The absence of difference in the effects induced by the tested work-rest cycles suggests that simply altering the work-rest cycle may not be sufficient to counteract the effects of mainly static standing work. Finally, standing for 3 hr or more shows clear detrimental effects. APPLICATION: Prolonged standing is likely to contribute to musculoskeletal and vascular symptoms. A limitation to less than 3 hr of mostly static standing in occupational activities could avoid alterations leading to these symptoms. Description provided by NIOSH
• Subjects:
  • Mining
  • Occupational Health
  • Safety
• Keywords:
  • Muscular disorders
  • Circulatory system
  • Workers
  • Work environment
  • Behavior
  • Physiology
  • Physiological effects
  • Fatigue
  • Neuromotor disorders
  • Humans
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• ISSN:
  0018-7208
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Michigan ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  60
• Issue:
  6
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20056277
• Citation:
  Hum Factors 2018 Sep; 60(6):806-821
• Contact Point Address:
  Maria-Gabriela Garcia, Industrial Engineering Department, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Diego Robles y Via Interoceanica, BS218, Quito, 170157, Ecuador
• Email:
  mggarcia@usfq.edu.ec
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2018
• Performing Organization:
  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Human Factors
• End Date:
  20280630
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/213915/cdc_213915_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 411.54 KB]
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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