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#1 Posted : 03 March 2006 11:49:00(UTC)
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Posted By peter gotch
Hallo esteemed colleagues.

Any suggestions as to any ERGONOMIST specialising in anthropometric issues who would have experience relevant to assessment of relative risks of working at the face of tunnels of various internal diameters from 1200 to 1500, taking into account work kneeling or bent over?

Regards, Peter
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#2 Posted : 03 March 2006 12:10:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jonathan Carrick
Morning Peter - long time no "speak". Trust you are well. Have you tried anyone in the potholing game, or perhaps an outdoor activity centre?

Best wishes
Jon
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#3 Posted : 03 March 2006 12:51:00(UTC)
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Posted By peter gotch
Sorry, Jonathan but perhaps my question wasn't sufficiently clear.

The concern is about the "miners" actually removing materials at the tunnel face. Traditionally they work 10 to 12 hour shifts - in this case in clearly cramped conditions.

So concerned about Upper Limb Disorders and other strains from working in less than ideal workspace.

Regards, Peter
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#4 Posted : 03 March 2006 13:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By Dave McIness
Peter

Mines Rescue may be able to assist or point you in the right direction. See: http://www.minesrescue.com

Dave
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#5 Posted : 03 March 2006 14:01:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jonathan Carrick
Sorry about that Peter . . . I guess its Friday afternoon and I was looking at it too simply - doh!

J
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