ReviewSafety and health at work2017
Human Body Mechanics of Pushing and Pulling: Analyzing the Factors of Task-related Strain on the Musculoskeletal System.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Wearable Monitoring Devices for Biomechanical Risk Assessment at Work: Current Status and Future Challenges-A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Pooled it
- Comparison of Muscle Load, Comfort, Usability, and Time-On-Task Across 3 Wheelchair Handle Orientations and Ground Types: A Randomized Crossover Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Trial
- Ergonomics and Occupational Health: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in Botswana.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The distribution of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.Systematic reviews · 2024Article
- Investigating the Risk of Patient Manual Handling Using the Movement and Assistance of Hospital Patients Method among Hospital Nurses in Botswana.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Observational
- Biomechanical Assessments of the Upper Limb for Determining Fatigue, Strain and Effort from the Laboratory to the Industrial Working Place: A Systematic Review.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Factors Affecting Material-Cart Handling in the Roofing Industry: Evidence for Administrative Controls.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- The Sensor-Based Biomechanical Risk Assessment at the Base of the Need for Revising of Standards for Human Ergonomics.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
- The Effects of Ramp Gradients and Pushing-Pulling Techniques on Lumbar Spinal Load in Healthy Workers.Safety and health at work · 2020Article
- Design and Development of an Ergonomic Trolley-Lifter for Sheet Metal Handling Task: A Preliminary Study.Safety and health at work · 2019Article
- Pulling strength, muscular fatigue, and prediction of maximum endurance time for simulated pulling tasks.PloS one · 2018Article
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Abstract
The purpose of this review is to name and describe the important factors of musculoskeletal strain originating from pushing and pulling tasks such as cart handling that are commonly found in industrial contexts. A literature database search was performed using the research platform Web of Science. For a study to be included in this review differences in measured or calculated strain had to be investigated with regard to: (1) cart weight/ load; (2) handle position and design; (3) exerted forces; (4) handling task (push and pull); or (5) task experience. Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria and proved to be of adequate methodological quality by the standards of the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research. External load or cart weight proved to be the most influential factor of strain. The ideal handle positions ranged from hip to shoulder height and were dependent on the strain factor that was focused on as well as the handling task. Furthermore, task experience and subsequently handling technique were also key to reducing strain. Workplace settings that regularly involve pushing and pulling should be checked for potential improvements with regards to lower weight of the loaded handling device, handle design, and good practice guidelines to further reduce musculoskeletal disease prevalence.
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