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Psyc 552 Ergonomics & Biomechanics

Psyc 552 Ergonomics & Biomechanics. Lecture 13. Work Physiology. Started in 1913 by Max Rubner in Berlin. Discipline grew in an effort to understand where humans could operate. War was the primary motivator. The cold war prompted much study. Work & Exercise Physiology.

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Psyc 552 Ergonomics & Biomechanics

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  1. Psyc 552 Ergonomics & Biomechanics Lecture 13

  2. Work Physiology • Started in 1913 by Max Rubner in Berlin. • Discipline grew in an effort to understand where humans could operate. • War was the primary motivator. The cold war prompted much study.

  3. Work & Exercise Physiology • At one time both were studied together…differences in physiological demand caused the two to disciplines to separate. • Workers rarely exceed 30 to 40% of their maximum aerobic capacity. Athletes regularly exceed these rates. • Today, more exercise physiology research.

  4. Work physiology basics • Simple, infrequent lifting produces mechanical forces -- Carrying, repetitive lifting, & walking create physiological demands. • Carrying, repetitive lifting, and walking can exceed the anaerobic energy stores.

  5. Aerobic Process • Continuous muscle contractions are supported by the aerobic process where carbohydrates and/or fat are oxidized in the presence of oxygen. • For each liter of O2, about 5 kcal of energy are generated.

  6. kilocalories • Calorie – unit of energy – the amount of energy or heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius. • 1 gallon of gasoline = 31,000,000 calories or 31,000 Calories • Food is measured in kcals or Calories not calories.

  7. Work limits • NIOSH limits aerobic work to 9.5 kcal/min • A limit of 70% of maximum aerobic capacity for arm work. • Limits of 50%, 40%, and 33% of maximum aerobic capacity for 1 hour, 1 to 2 hour, and 2 to 8 hour work.

  8. Work Levels

  9. Maximum Aerobic Capacity • Can be assessed by: • Running on a treadmill • Exercising on a cycle ergometer • Step test • Expired air is collected and measured for volume and O2 content.

  10. Maximal tests at work • Maximal tests and are not common in work environments. • Shortcomings…

  11. Submaximal tests • We can estimate maximum aerobic capacity based on the relationship between heart rate and oxygen consumption.

  12. Assumptions… • Linearity of heart rate – oxygen consumption relationship. • Similar maximum heart rates for all subjects • Constancy of mechanical efficiency.

  13. Factors Affecting Aerobic Output • Training – adaptation • Sex & Age

  14. Factors (cont) • Anthropometry… • Nutrition

  15. Factors (cont) • Psychological factors… • Type of work…

  16. Factors (cont) • Work duration… • Technique…

  17. Factors (cont) • Environment…

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