Journal of Ergonomics
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Garg A

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• Research Article
  Fall Risk Factors for Commercial Truck Drivers
  Author(s): Shorti RM, Merryweather AS, Thiese MS, Kapellusch J, Garg A and Hegmann KT Shorti RM, Merryweather AS, Thiese MS, Kapellusch J, Garg A and Hegmann KT
  
  Background: Fall related injuries are common in the commercial trucking industry. Falls from three specific locations constitute 83% of reported falls: the back of truck/trailer, cargo handling and truck cab. Nearly one quarter of all injuries in truck drivers resulting in days away from work occur from mounting and dismounting a vehicle. Purpose: This study aims to identify risk factors associated with falls and near falls among a population of commercial truck drivers. Methods: Data from a large cross sectional study of 797 commercial truck drivers were analyzed. Questions about health and behavior were correlated with self-reported data regarding falls from mounting and dismounting activities. Self-reported factors believed to have contributed to a fall are also analyzed. Results:.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7556.S3-009

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