In:
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, SAGE Publications, Vol. 38, No. 10 ( 1994-10), p. 631-635
Abstract:
Work in restrictive spaces is characteristic of many tasks, particularly in maintenance and inspection operations. The nature of the spatial restriction as well as its magnitude is likely to affect the worker's response to the space. This research measured the effects of three different spatial restrictions (vertical (V), sagittal (S) and combined (VS)) on an inspection task. The effects of the three restrictions on postural adaptation, physiological response, psychophysical reports and task performance were qualitatively different. Generally, the VS and V restrictions caused increases in operator stress and workload, with these effects being most severe under the VS restriction. Conversely, the S restriction caused no increases in operator stress and tended to improve performance. Thus, while restrictions are generally detrimental, certain mild restrictions may actually facilitate jobs.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2169-5067
,
1071-1813
DOI:
10.1177/154193129403801019
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
1994
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2415770-3
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