Baggage handling in an airplane cargo hold: An ergonomic intervention study

Korkmaz, Sahika Vatan; Hoyle, Jeff A.; Knapik, Greg G.; Splittstoesser, Riley E.; Yang, Gang; Trippany, David; Lahoti, Parul; Sommerich, Carolyn M.; Lavender, Steven A.; Marras, William S.

doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2005.12.001

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“…Overexertion due to lifting, pulling, and similar activities contributed to a fair amount of injuries across many occupational groups, consistent with other studies (Griffiths & Powell, 2012; Kanumuri, Zautke, & Dorevitch, 2015; Korkmaz et al, 2006). In particular, workers who often handle baggage and cargo are exposed to ergonomic hazards, including lifting heavy items and repetitive motions, resulting in muscular sprains and strains.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…These findings from Grabowski et al (2005) highlight the hazardous work of ground crew workers. Additional studies have found that ground crew personnel, particularly baggage handlers, most commonly experience injuries from slips, trips, and falls and musculoskeletal injuries from overexertion and heavy lifting (Korkmaz et al, 2006; Ribak, Cline, & Froom, 1995). …”

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Work-related nonfatal injuries in Alaska’s aviation industry, 2000–2013

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Aviation is a critical component of life in Alaska, connecting communities off the road system across the state. Crash-related fatalities in the state are well understood and many intervention efforts have been aimed at reducing aircraft crashes and resulting fatalities; however, nonfatal injuries among workers who perform aviation-related duties have not been studied in Alaska. This study aimed to characterize hospitalized nonfatal injuries among these workers using data from the Alaska Trauma Registry. During 2000–2013, 28 crash-related and 89 non-crash injuries were identified, spanning various occupational groups. Falls were a major cause of injuries, accounting for over half of non-crash injuries. Based on the study findings, aviation stakeholders should review existing policies and procedures regarding aircraft restraint systems, fall protection, and other injury prevention strategies. To supplement these findings, further study describing injuries that did not result in hospitalization is recommended.

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Work-related nonfatal injuries in Alaska’s aviation industry, 2000–2013

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“…Do mesmo modo, posicionem os carros de apoio paralelamente aos compartimentos da aeronave. Além disso, foi solicitado que as companhias aéreas fornecessem etiquetas com a indicação do peso da bagagem e da mercadoria, sendo que as de maior peso devem ser transportadas por dois trabalhadores, conforme sugerido por Korkmaz et al (2006) e Tapley e Riley (2005).…”

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Avaliação das condições de trabalho de agentes de bagagem e operadores de rampa de um Aeroporto Brasileiro

Santos

Monteiro

2017

R. Gest. Industr.

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O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as condições de trabalho dos agentes de bagagem e operadores de rampa de um aeroporto brasileiro para identificar os fatores de riscos associados às atividades desenvolvidas por esses trabalhadores e propor soluções ergonômicas passíveis de serem realizadas pela empresa. Para este fim, foram realizadas as seguintes medições: da antropometria dos trabalhadores; do aparato instrumental utilizado na atividade de trabalho; da biomecânica utilizada durante a realização das tarefas; e das variáveis ambientais dos postos de trabalho. A avaliação das condições biomecânicas de trabalho foi realizada com o uso do Programa Tridimensional de Predição de Postura e de Força Estática (3DSSPP) e da Equação de Levantamento Revisada (ELR) do National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). A avaliação das condições ambientais de trabalho foi realizada por meio da comparação entre os limites de tolerância estabelecidos pela legislação brasileira e os níveis mensurados nos postos de trabalho. Em relação às condições biomecânicas de trabalho, ficou evidente que a movimentação manual das bagagens e mercadorias com peso acima do recomendado provocou compressões potencialmente danosas à coluna lombar, principalmente dos operadores de rampa. Quanto às condições ambientais de trabalho, os resultados demonstraram que algumas variáveis ambientais estavam fora dos limites de tolerância, em especial a temperatura, iluminação e ruído. De maneira geral, espera-se que os fatores de riscos identificados neste estudo sensibilizem os gestores de forma que as proposições ergonômicas sejam realizadas sistematicamente. PALAVRAS-CHAVE:Condições de trabalho. Agente de bagagem. Operador de rampa. Aeroporto.

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“…Researchers have identified airline baggage handlers as having some of the highest rates of injuries that contribute to musculoskeletal disorders in all of private industry. 11 There are significant differences between manual lifting of inanimate, heavy objects (for example, luggage, heavy parts, and equipment) and people. Air transportation research focuses heavily on prevention or treatment of injuries related to manual lifting and movement of heavy objects.…”

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“…Manual lifting is a high-risk activity and a primary cause of injuries contributing to musculoskeletal disorders for workers in many industries -agriculture, 7 construction, 8,9 healthcare, 10 air transportation, 11,12 mining, food processing, leather tanning, and heavy and light manufacturing. 12 Musculoskeletal disorders are inflammatory and degenerative conditions that affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, peripheral nerves, and supporting blood vessels.…”

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Improving transfer task practices used with air travelers with mobility impairments: A systematic literature review

Fadul

Brown

Powell‐Cope

2013

J Public Health Pol

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Manual lifting in healthcare and air transportation is a high-risk activity and a primary cause of musculoskeletal injuries for workers who are required to provide transfer assistance to people with mobility impairments. In the healthcare industry, safe patient-handling programs and policies are accepted as effective ways to prevent worker injury and to improve patient safety. We reviewed evidence-based studies and several websites for disability groups and the airline industry. Seven studies found significant improvements in musculoskeletal comfort levels and declines in musculoskeletal injuries. One study found significant improvements in every musculoskeletal group surveyed. Our review of websites revealed that there were no published research studies or policies about safe handling practices for air travelers. It is evident that passengers with mobility impairments have different expectations for assistance, not congruent with existing services offered by the airline industry.

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Baggage handling in an airplane cargo hold: An ergonomic intervention study

Cited by 25 publications

References 18 publications

Work-related nonfatal injuries in Alaska’s aviation industry, 2000–2013

Work-related nonfatal injuries in Alaska’s aviation industry, 2000–2013

Avaliação das condições de trabalho de agentes de bagagem e operadores de rampa de um Aeroporto Brasileiro

Improving transfer task practices used with air travelers with mobility impairments: A systematic literature review

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