1st Edition
Working Posture Assessment The TACOS (Time-Based Assessment Computerized Strategy) Method
Chapter 1 Introduction and Aim
Daniela Colombini and Enrico Occhipinti
Chapter 2 Methods for Evaluating Working Postures in International Standards: ISO 11226 (2000)—Evaluation of Static Working Postures and EN 1005-4 (2005)—Evaluation of Working Postures and Movements in Relation to Machinery
Daniela Colombini and Enrico Occhipinti
Chapter 3 Working Posture Assessment Criteria and Principal Methods Reported in the Literature: A Comparison
Daniela Colombini and Enrico Occhipinti
Chapter 4 The TACOs Method: Methods, Criteria, and Applications of Single-Task Jobs
Daniela Colombini and Enrico Occhipinti
Chapter 5 Timed Score Calculation Methods in Multitask Exposure Scenarios
Daniela Colombini and Enrico Occhipinti
Chapter 6 Simple Tools for Using the TACOs Method to Assess Postures: An Example of a Multitask Job in a Daily Cycle
Daniela Colombini and Enrico Occhipinti
Chapter 7 Simple Tools for Using the TACOs Method to Assess Postures: An Example of a Multitask Job in a Weekly/Monthly Cycle
Daniela Colombini and Enrico Occhipinti
Chapter 8 Simple Tools for Using the TACOs Method to Assess Postures: An Example of a Multitask Job in an Annual Cycle
Daniela Colombini and Enrico Occhipinti
Chapter 9 The Physiotherapist: Example of an Analysis of Biomechanical Overload of the Upper Limbs and Awkward Postures of the Spine and Lower Limbs among Professionals in an Orthopedic Clinic
Marco Tasso
Chapter 10 The Construction Worker: Example of Biomechanical Overload of the Upper Limbs and Awkward Postures of the Spine and Lower Limbs in Several Typical Tasks
Marco Andriuolo
Chapter 11 Multitask Analysis among Workers at Archaeological Digs
Katia Nadalini
Chapter 12 Analysis of Back and Lower Limb Postures among Childcare Center Staff
Federico Ricci, Bruno Ricci, and Elena Pitton
Chapter 13 Biomechanical Overload and Awkward Postures among Vineyard Workers: Risk Analysis
Loretta Montomoli
Chapter 14 Conclusions
Daniela Colombini and Enrico Occhipinti
Bibliography
Biography
Daniela Colombini has a degree in Medicine with specialization in Occupational Medicine and in Health Statistics and Epidemiology; European Ergonomist. Since 1985, senior researcher at the Research Unit "Ergonomics of Posture and Movement”-Milan, where she developed methods for the analysis and evaluation of biomechanical overload. She is author of the OCRA method, (standard EN 1005- 5 and ISO 11228-3) and represents Italy in international commissions of CEN and ISO working on biomechanics. She is professor in Florence University and coordinator of sub-group of the Technical Committee on the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders of International Ergonomics Association (IEA). She is founder and President of the EPM IES (International Ergonomics School of Posture and Movement).
Enrico Occhipinti has a degree in medicine with postgraduate specialization in occupational medicine and health statistics at the University of Milano (Italy). He is a Certified European Ergonomist. He is professor at the School of Specialization in Occupational Medicine, University of Milano and Director of the Research Unit Ergonomics of Posture and Movement (EPM) at Fondazione Don Gnocchi ONLUS-Milano. He has devoted more than 30 years on ergonomic issues related to physical ergonomics and the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. He developed and coauthored the OCRA method. He has been coordinator (up to 2012) of the TC on WMSDs of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) and represents Italy in international commissions of CEN and ISO working on biomechanics.
