Phase Level Assessment of Ergonomic Intervention Effectiveness in Reducing Knee Musculoskeletal Disorder Risks During Residential Roof Shingle Installation
BO and KP can lower knee strain by minimizing extreme knee postures and thereby reducing the risk of MSDs during the installation of shingles, especially at critical periods and on steeper slopes. This study highlights the importance of applying focused ergonomic techniques in the roofing sector to improve workers' musculoskeletal health.
Authors
- Scott P. Breloff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5882-4086)
- John Z. Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7381-5732)
- Ashley L. Hawke
- Fei Dai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8868-2821)
- Christopher Warren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1789-3509)
- Robert E. Carey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4648-4464)
- Kevin J. Moore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0396-6551)
- Nazia Zerin
Institutions
- West Virginia University (US)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Industrial Medicine
- Published
- 2025-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.23701
- Primary Topic
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health