Author/Editor		Ravnik, D; Otahal, S
Title		Assessment of the discomfort in locomotor system during car driving
Type		članek
Source		Prac Lek
Vol. and No.		Letnik 58, št. 2
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 62-70
Language		eng
Abstract		This study investigated discomfort caused by car driving. Discomfort estimates were achieved by self-administered questionnaire, OWAS, RULA awd CORLETT tests and goninmetry of important angles. The geographic area surveyed was Slovenia and Czech Republic. Data from n total of 200 non-professional drivers who fulfilled the cfuestionnaire was analysed. 118 subjects of them were analysed by goniometry and 30 drivers were assessed with different tests as OWAS, RULA and CORLETT. Results suggest that different levels of human discomfort are perceived in different body regions when driving cars. The aim of this paper was to assess the appearance of the discomfort and the groups of it. There are differences between the genders awd nations and awareness concerning the discomfort. On the base of our research we're able to identify "at risk" drivers and ensure urgent attention where necessary.
Descriptors		AUTOMOBILE DRIVING POSTURE FATIGUE BIOMECHANICS TIME FACTORS